Making Sense of Universal Credit

What is the event?

Introductory workshop on Universal Credit for parents and carers of children and young people with SEND in West Sussex.

During this informative workshop we will look at all the basic details about Universal Credit, the criteria and how to apply, covering the following:- * Issues around moving to Universal Credit from other benefits * How it is structured, allowances and elements * How income affects this benefit * Information for a young adult applying in their own right

There will be time at the end of the session for attendees to ask their questions, and information resources will also be provided after the workshop.

Please note this course is funded by Reaching Families for parents and carers of children with additional needs in West Sussex. It is not suitable for professionals.

To book your free place, please go to: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/making-sense-of-universal-credit-tickets-722156338047?aff=oddtdtcreator

After booking - Once you have booked a place you will receive an email confirmation from Eventbrite. Prior to the workshop you will receive a Zoom link to access the session. You will need to download Zoom in advance but you don’t need to set up an account if you don’t wish to. Zoom can be used on PC’s/Laptops and mobile devices such as iPad, phones and tablets. If you have any questions, please get in touch and we will happily talk you through setting this up if required.

If workshop is full - places can become available and we are very proactive at ensuring all places are taken on our workshops. In order to join the waitlist, please open Eventbrite via an internet browser, rather than using the Eventbrite app, in order to book yourself onto the waitlist.

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