Universal Credit Basics Training (CANCELLED)
About
Essential knowledge for anyone supporting people with Universal CreditAre you working with individuals who claim Universal Credit—or who should be? Build your confidence and strengthen your skills with our Universal Credit Basics Training, designed for frontline workers, support staff, volunteers, and anyone who helps others navigate the benefits system.
What the Training Covers
✔️ What Universal Credit is — how it works and who can claim
✔️ UC eligibility rules & key claimant commitments
✔️ How payments are calculated (standard allowance, elements, deductions)
✔️ Digital claims: journals, verification, and maintaining the claim
✔️ Understanding assessments, sanctions & conditionality
✔️ Tips for supporting vulnerable claimants
✔️ Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
✔️ Useful tools, resources, and signposting options
Who Should Attend?
Housing and homelessness workers
Advice workers and support practitioners
Health & social care staff
Community groups and volunteers
Anyone new to benefits support
Why Attend?
Gain the practical knowledge you need to help claimants avoid mistakes, maximise their entitlement, and stay on track with their Universal Credit claim. Leave with clarity, confidence, and actionable tools.
Cost
£39 per person
Date
Friday 16 January 2026 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM (UTC+00)Location
Morecambe Town Hall
Marine Road East, Morecambe, LA4 5AF