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Supporting a friend or family at an appeal about their work capability?
If someone has asked you to go with them to the ESA or Universal Credit appeal hearing to give them support, there are several things that you could do that would be very useful. This information applies to the UK.
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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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Sign up for our Housing Rights for Refugees: Homelessness and Temporary Accommodation course
About the course The course aims to give you the basic knowledge and skills needed to deal with key issues for people experiencing homelessness and living in temporary accommodation. The course will be delivered online. You will be required to watch short introductory videos before each interactive...
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The work capability assessment appeal process
Understand the process for challenging a fit for work decision. Our 8-step timeline guides you through the appeal process for ESA and UC - from mandatory reconsiderations to the tribunal hearing. This information applies in England, Wales, and Scotland. It will also be helpful for claimants in Northern Ireland.
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How to write effective evidence for a work capability assessment (WCA)
A guide for doctors, medical staff, social workers, and other professionals. It explains how to write effective evidence for ESA or Universal Credit’s health element so that your patient gets the right support. This information applies in England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
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Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) points system and rules
Understand how the work capability assessment activities works, how many points you need to be in the support group, and how to qualify under the 'substantial risk' rule. Full list of activities, descriptors and points. Helpful if you are applying or deciding if you should challenge a decision that found you fit to work. This information applies to England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
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Supporting people through suitability assessments in temporary accommodation
This workshop is designed to help advisers, support workers, and community organisations assist people living in unsuitable temporary accommodation, particularly by guiding them through the process of requesting a suitability assessment. Providing clear, well‑structured evidence can make a...
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Child arrangements - what worked for us
We asked parents who had sorted out arrangements for their children what worked for them and what advice they would give to other people in the same situation.
