​Solicitors Regulation Authority

The Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) has authorised us to award Continuing Professional Development (CPD) points for solicitors attending our one day courses. Our allocated CPD reference is FKY/REDS for an equivalent of 5.5 hours CPD.

Scottish National Standards

Organisations using the Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice Providers need to make sure staff have the knowledge to meet the needs of service users. Our training courses help you do this by following the knowledge requirements as set out by the Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice Providers.

Suggested introductory courses for agencies seeking accreditation to National Standard Type 1:

  • Introduction to Welfare Benefits
  • Debt Advice & Benefits

Suggested standard level courses for agencies seeking accreditation to National Standard Type 2:

  • Universal Credit Overview
  • The Work Capability Assessment
  • Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
  • Disability Living Allowance
  • Universal Credit Calculations
  • Benefits for Older People
  • Benefits for Young People
  • Housing Benefit
  • Universal Credit – the Housing Costs Element
  • Universal Credit for Students

Suggested advanced level courses for agencies seeking accreditation to National Standard Type 3:

  • Preparing for an Appeal Tribunal
  • Universal Credit: Managed Migration
  • Mixed Age Couples
  • Benefits for European Migrants
  • Benefits Update Webinar + Advice
  • Webinar: The Minimum Income Floor
  • Webinar: Benefits for European Migrants – Case law update
  • Webinar: Understanding the DWP ‘complex needs’
  • Webinar: Reporting changes of circumstances and understanding arrears payments in UC
  • Webinar: Getting LCW/LCWRA status for people who are in work