Training/Advice
Event
Universal Credit and Housing
Housing Rights
Cost:
From £72-£165
Universal Credit is gradually being introduced in Northern Ireland and has brought a new set of challenges for housing providers, tenants, homeowners and those who advise them.
This training course will provide a complete introduction to the housing element of Universal Credit and the likely impacts of this new system on tenants and homeowners.
This course will cover:
- 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 type of accommodation will remain under the Housing Benefit system
- Who is eligible to receive help with housing costs and what restrictions may apply
- What assistance is available to help Universal Credit claimants who have to pay rates
- How to estimate how much someone will receive under Universal Credit
- About sources of financial support there are to help people who are struggling with the new system
- The eligibility criteria, application process and repayment procedures associated with the new system of loan support for mortgage costs
- How other elements of Welfare Reform, including the bedroom tax, benefit cap and welfare supplementary payments, interact with Universal Credit
Email [email protected] to book your place
Sector:
- Advice services
- Housing and homelessness
Date and Time
- -
Location
Skainos Centre, 239 Newtownards Road
Belfast
BT4 1AF
United Kingdom
Universal Credit and Housing
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