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How to get Personal Independence Payment (PIP) training
This training will help you: understand what is PIP and who is it for, learn how to fill in an application, learn how to deal with assessments, understand how to challenge unfavourable decisions (reconsiderations and appeals), and learn about relevant tools and resources.
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Vulnerability letters in homelessness applications training
This workshop will help you support people with homelessness applications, particularly with effective vulnerability letters. These letters can make the difference in determining whether the person applying is entitled to suitable housing - whether in the private rented sector or social housing. The...
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Using strategic litigation for housing problems training
This workshop focuses on the use of strategic litigation for dealing with housing problems. We will look at: the definition of strategic litigation, the sorts of cases where strategic litigation can be used, the process for pursuing a case through strategic litigation, and important timelines...
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How to deal with benefits sanctions training
In this training, you will: learn what information and evidence is needed to make a claim for benefits, understand the process of appealing a benefit sanction, develop the soft skills needed to engage with the benefits system, and test your knowledge and skills in a series of exercises.
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Your rights in the private rented sector training course
This course is comprised of the following four workshops: Tenancies and other housing arrangements (2hr) Benefits and housing (2hr) Dealing with poor housing conditions (2hr) How to deal with a Section 21 eviction notice (2hr) Each workshop is two hours long and the workshops can be delivered once a...
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Dealing with poor housing conditions training
This training deals with practical legal questions around disrepair. You will learn about: the basic rights and responsibilities of landlords and tenants in relation to disrepair, possible courses of action for dealing with disrepair problems, and sources of support when dealing with disrepair...
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Benefits for housing training
This training covers key benefits and how they relate to housing. This training will help you: gain a basic overview of key benefits for people with different needs, understand how to best support people who are claiming, or about to claim, benefits for rent, including Universal Credit, find...
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Your rights when homeless or in temporary accommodation training course
The course is comprised of the following four workshops: Tenancies and other housing arrangements (2hr) Dealing with homelessness applications (2hr) Living in temporary accommodation (2hr) Applying for social housing (2hr) Each workshop is two hours long and the workshops can be delivered once a...
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Dealing with homelessness applications training
The training will help you develop skills and legal knowledge needed to deal with local authorities’ homelessness process. As a result of this training, you will: understand basic rights of people who are homeless or threatened with homelessness, understand the duties of local authorities to prevent...
