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Benefits made simple

Welfare benefits law is complex and ever‑changing.

Our high quality, learner-centred courses will simplify the social security system allowing you to guide your clients, colleagues and service users through the information maze.

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In this month’s
Benefitscast

David, Will and Pamela discuss: Requirement to accept the UC claimant commitment (Yitty Friedman v SSWP); Overpayment of Carers Allowance (Stephen Mark Parkinson v SSWP); Tribunals and ‘inadequate reasons’ for awarding nil points across all PIP activities (TM v SSWP) ; UC childcare costs element (Yitzchok Feiner v SSWP); DWP case reviews to start on Pension Credit award; PIP and making inferences based on a claimant’s work (Judith Mansell v SSWP )

This Benefitscast was recorded 26 September 2026. We apologise for some technical problems which led to a loss of video during the recording.

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Who we are

The Benefits Training Co. delivers more than 200 courses to the advice sector every year. All our trainers are recognised as experts in their field. Together they design and deliver welfare benefits courses and provide consultancy to national charities, local and national government, housing associations, law firms and others.

What we do

We deliver training on all areas of the social security system, online and face-to-face, to organisations, employees and volunteers who work with benefits claimants across the UK. We provide an advice service to all our course participants for at least 12 months after their course.

Why choose us

  • We offer 12 months inclusive post-course access to expert benefits advice and support
  • Our team of trainers is specialist in both benefits and training
  • Our courses are accessible, inclusive and fun.
  • Our courses are CPD accredited.

Coming up

Advice Support (12 months)
Thursday, 30 July '26

Universal Credit Overview
Tuesday, 08 September '26

Preparing for an Appeal Tribunal
Thursday, 10 September '26

Introduction to Welfare Benefits
Monday, 14 September '26

Benefits Update Webinar x 4
Wednesday, 16 September '26

Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
Monday, 21 September '26

Keep in touch

Welfare benefits law changes at an extraordinary pace. Stay up to date with the latest changes by subscribing to our free monthly Benefitscast and other updates.

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Some of our partners:

  • UK Parliament
  • citizens advice
  • Shelter
  • migrant help
  • Unite the Union
  • Disability Rights UK
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Disability Rights UK highly recommends Benefits Training Co. courses and we actively promote them to our members. The material is always kept relevant, accessible and up-to-date. Experienced trainers, skilful design and excellent course organisation combine to make BTC the very best in the field.

Tony Stevens, Head of Development, Disability Rights UK

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