Welfare Benefit Update & Review

Welfare Benefit Update and Review

WHO IS THIS FOR?

This workshop is a must for anyone who supports or works with working age claimants to ensure they are ready for the changes ahead.

This half-day course uses case studies to explain the main benefit changes in April 2026, highlighting how the rules will work and who is affected, as well as why some claimants may not see the increase they are expecting.

It’s a great way to ensure front line staff are aware of what’s changing and the impact on customers so that they can give informative and accurate advice.

“Can't wait to attend this training - your courses are always so informative."

WHO IS THIS FOR?

This workshop is a must for anyone who support or works with working age claimants to ensure they are ready for the changes ahead.

It’s a great way to ensure front line staff are aware of what’s changing and the impact on customers so that they can give informative and accurate advice.

“Can't wait to attend this training - your courses are always so informative."

CONTENT:

LCWRA Element changes

- What’s happening – the new lower rate

- Who will be entitled to the higher rate

- ‘Protecting’ the higher rate

- What could go wrong?

April Uprating

- Reminder on erosion of the Transitional Element

- Why some claimants will see a drop in their UC payments

Lifting of the Two Child Limit

- Who will benefit (and who won’t)

- Becoming entitled to UC due to the change

- Interaction with Benefit Cap

- Refresh on Benefit Cap exclusions

Other 2026 changes / update

- What’s happening to DHPs

- Rising of State Pension age

- UC Childcare Costs Element

- Quiz on recent caselaw / new Regulations

LEVEL:

Intermediate / Advanced

A good knowledge of the benefits system, in particular Universal Credit will be assumed.

COST:

Just £645+vat

Assumes delivering online via Teams with no more than 20 delegates.

To BOOK:

email: training@ucnotes.co.uk

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.

Relevant

"I always find your update training so relevant - so glad I booked on.”

Informative

“Can't wait to attend this training - your courses are always so informative."