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Completing the WCA Questionnaire

 

WHO IS THIS FOR?

An ideal course for those who assist claimants with completing the ESA50/UC50 medical questionnaire.

 

AIMS:

This practical training focuses on completing the Work Capability Questionnaire for ESA or UC. This training aims to equip the learners with lots of tips and tactics for ESA50/UC50 form completion and enable them to describe a claimant's difficulties and needs in the most effective way to enable the most appropriate award for the claimant.

 

OBJECTIVES:

  • Gain a clear understanding of the points-based system
  • Gain an understanding  of the different activities, both physical and cognitive
  • Examine some key terminology including: safely, reliably and repeatedly
  • Gain an understanding of the descriptors needed to qualify for Support Group/LCWRA
  • Gain an understanding of how to deal with fluctuating conditions
 
 

LEVEL:

Intermediate

 

HOW IS THE COURSE DELIVERED?

This course can be delivered online, blended learning, or face to face. It is a practical course delivered using a combination of trainer presentation, exercises and cases studies, group discussion, and quizzes.

 

HOW MUCH:

We advise that this course be delivered over a minimum of approx. 6 hours either as:

  • Blended learning - one 90 min E-Learning course and one 4 hour online Workshop, or
  • Face-to-face - one full days training.

Click here for more information on pricing.

 

AFTER THE COURSE:

Learners will receive a copy of the PowerPoint slides, a certificate, and any additional resources such as relevant flowcharts and summary sheets. They will also be asked to complete an evaluation form.

 

IF BOOKING TO BE DELIVERED ONLINE:

We will be in touch to discuss and finalise the arrangements. Learners will need a good wifi connection and a suitable computer/laptop to access both the training session and a second internet-enabled device such as a tablet or smartphone for joining in any quizzes. In the week of the course, learners will receive an email with a link to the course, as well as a reminder just before the course is due to start.

 

IF BOOKING FACE TO FACE:

We will be in touch to discuss and finalise the arrangements. We will require a delegate list a week before delivery. It is assumed that you will source and provide a suitable venue taking account of any Covid restrictions in place at the time of delivery.

 

 


 

 






 

 

 




 

Case studies useful

"The case studies were useful, interesting to learn about the points and why they ask certain questions.”

 
Lots of new tips

“I really enjoyed this course, I've never had training on completing the form so was nice to see I wasn't far off - learnt lots of new tips too"