Event details
Date
Time
10:00am to 1:00pm
Location
Online, via Zoom
This course is an entry level introduction to the housing element of Universal Credit and Housing Benefit. It will highlight the differences between the two.
What we will cover
- Updates on the progress of ‘Move to Universal Credit’ in Northern Ireland
- how Universal Credit differs from Housing Benefit
- how to assist people with applying for Universal Credit
- how housing costs will be dealt with under Universal Credit
- What types of accommodation are currently ineligible for UC applications
Who should attend?
- housing advisers (new or looking refresher)
- support workers (new or looking refresher)
- welfare officers (new or looking refresher)
- Constituency office staff
