This course looks at the universal credit (UC) rules that particularly affect ill or disabled people. It will equip you to advise clients who are claiming or need to claim UC, including the importance of the work capability assessment.

The course covers:

• The latest rules on when ill and disabled people may need to claim UC, and the consequences of claiming
• An overview of transitional rules for those previously on legacy benefits
• How to deal with delays and challenge decisions on limited capability for work
• The consequences of work capability assessment outcomes in UC
• The interaction of disability benefits and the UC calculation
• How work affects the UC award for disabled claimants
• This course is aimed at advisers in Scotland with an understanding of the UC calculation and knowledge of the work capability assessment.