Social Security changes in response to COVID-19

6th October 2020 by in
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  • 3rd December 2020
    10:00 am - 11:30 am

Who is this course for?

This 90 minute e-learning course is for staff and volunteers who have a good understanding of the benefits system, and who want an update on all the changes that have been introduced since March 2020.

Aims

This course will update staff and advisers on legislative and guidance changes, and how these changes may affect clients who are supported by delegates and their organisation.

Objectives

By the end of this course delegates will have a greater understanding of:

  • Changes to Statutory Sick Pay rules
  • Relaxation of rules on claimant commitment and sanctions
  • Increase in some payments
  • Suspension of work capability and disability assessments
  • How COVID-19 support for the employed and self-employed affects benefits
  • Brief look at how redundancy may affect benefit entitlement

A complete set of slides will be provided at the end of the course.

Event Location

Venue:  

Venue Phone: training@swru.org

Address:
United Kingdom

Description:

Joining Instructions

You will be sent a link to join the training 1-2 working days before the date of the course.

On the day you will be able to join the course 15 minutes before the start time and will go into a waiting room until the trainer admits you.

If you have any difficulty connecting on the day please email us at training@swru.org with a contact phone number and we will try to help.

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