The Sickness and Disability Element of Universal Credit UK Explained
Host: Gareth Newman, Social Welfare and Multiply Trainer, Society Matters CIC
In this series of sessions, Social Welfare Trainers from Society Matters CIC explain different aspects of the Welfare Benefits System.
In this sixth session in the series, Gareth Newman discusses the Sickness and Disability Element of Universal Credit.
The session covers:
- Universal Credit for people who are sick or disabled
- The Limited Capability for Work-Related Activity Element
- How to apply
- What supporting evidence is needed
- Rates and what is expected of the applicant
- Where to get support
Gareth initially worked for the parent charity, Citizens Advice Gateshead, first as an advisor on the Help through Hardship line. He then went on to become a social welfare advisor, and now delivers online and face to face courses, bringing with him a wealth of up-to-date knowledge of social welfare issues.
Video time
30 minutes
- Optional: Pen and paper for notes
