Welfare Benefit Training Courses

There are currently nine individual training courses available for delivery across the region.

Employment and Support Allowance

Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) comes into force on 27th October 2008. This new benefit will replace Incapacity Benefit (ICB) and Income Support (IS) for those who are unable to work because of sickness or disability.

Introduction to Benefits

This is a half day introductory level course which aims to provide participants with a better understanding of the benefit system.

Tax Credits and Family Benefits

This course is suitable for anyone working with families, wanting to increase their knowledge of the Tax Credit System and also other benefits which can be claimed by families. No previous knowledge of the topic is required.

Housing Benefit and Local Housing Allowances

This course is suitable for advisers who need to be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to advise on and explain the rules relating to Housing Benefit and Local Housing Allowances.

The above courses, or something taylor made for you, are available through the Vista Project training Programme http://www.vistaproject.org.uk/courses.php or if you have a group of learners and a venue suitable for training, any of the courses can be offered as in-house training for individual organisations.

For details of any of the above, please contact ViSTA 01458 259487