Training
Employment and support allowance
'Your training helped me have the confidence to deal
with a new benefit and know I was giving the right advice ...'
Sue Cox,
East Lindsey CAB
This course covers:
- Structure of employment and support allowance (ESA)
- Different rates and components of ESA
- The work capability assessment
- Requirements of claimants for work-focused interviews and work-related activity
- Sanctions and appeals
By the end of the course you will be able to:
- Understand how to make a claim
- Explain how ESA is calculated
- Advise clients on how ESA interacts with other benefits
- Understand the rules for transitional protection and permitted work
- Advise clients on how limited capability for work is assessed
- Work out who can qualify for the support group
- Recognise work-related activity requirements and possible pitfalls
Level: Introductory
CPD Hours: Five
