Social Security Tribunal Representation

This fully interactive, case-law specific, three day accredited course in Social Security Tribunal Representation will cover:

• “Playing to win” Understanding the importance of the initial application and assessment process and form filling when a case reaches hearing.
• Understanding the crucial role of legislation, guidance, case law and decision making guides in Social Security decision making.
• Understanding and using PIP, ESA and Universal Credit case law.
• Preparing the best case, research skills, gathering effective evidence and writing submissions.
• Social Security Tribunal Procedure and best practice.
• Making the case in person - Effective Tribunal Advocacy skills.

It will be beneficial for Advisers and other colleagues wanting to develop and accredit their practising ability to effectively represent clients at tribunal.

A baseline understanding of PIP, ESA, and general benefit advice and processes is recommended for this course.

This course is accredited with OCNNI at Level 4 and worth 45 CPD hours (including self-study time). It can be used as evidence towards a range of units in our Advice and Guidance NVQ’s and Legal Advice qualifications including ‘Prepare to represent advice and guidance clients in formal proceedings’ and ‘Present cases for clients to access referral opportunities’.