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Society Matters

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Take part in our free Society Matters training webinars, covering essential topics like welfare rights, financial wellbeing, housing, mental health and community support and build the skills needed to make a meaningful difference.

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Beyond Section 21: What Landlords and Renters Need to Know About Section 8
Tuesday at 14:00 GMT
Free
“We Can’t Help You”: Challenging Homelessness Gatekeeping
Tue, Apr 14, 2:00 PM GMT+1
Free
PIP and Mental Health: 5 Things Everyone Supporting Claimants Needs to Know
Wed, May 13, 2:00 PM GMT+1
Free
Hidden Carers, Hidden Benefits: Supporting Older People to Access Benefits
Wed, Jun 17, 2:00 PM GMT+1
Free

How April’s Universal Credit Changes Impact Health & Disability
Wed, Feb 11, 2:00 PM GMT
Free

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Society Matters

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Specialist social welfare solutions for everyone.Society Matters CIC is a social enterprise which mobilises knowledge, delivering tangible social value to achieve a fair society for all, with lives well lived.As the trading subsidiary of independent charity, Citizens Advice Gateshead, Society Matters CIC specialises in social welfare training, social action projects, and tailor-made solutions through a team of in-house experts.

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An Introduction to Access to Work

3 upcoming events

This CPD-accredited course provides a comprehensive introduction to the UK Government’s Access to Work scheme, which helps people with disabilities and long-term health conditions to start or stay in employment.

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An Introduction to Debt

1 upcoming event

This interactive course covers best practices for supporting people with debt. Explore budgeting, debt types, enforcement, breathing space, and all debt solutions, including DROs and DMPs. Gain practical tools to help clients manage and resolve debt.

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An Introduction to Personal Independence Payment

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Boost PIP success: Learn to guide applications, decode descriptors & challenge decisions with confidence. CPD accredited.

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Carers and Caring Matters

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This CPD-accredited course explores the challenges faced by unpaid caregivers and the support available to them. Learn about carer benefits, assessments, home adaptations, and how to help carers access vital services and improve their wellbeing.

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Challenging Welfare Decisions (Advanced)

1 upcoming event

This CPD-accredited course equips you to support clients in challenging DWP welfare decisions. Learn about eligibility, timeframes, appeals, mandatory reconsiderations, and practical strategies to improve outcomes for those facing benefit sanctions.

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Disability Living Allowance for Children

2 upcoming events

Build your team’s confidence in supporting families through the Disability Living Allowance (DLA) process for children. These CPD-accredited sessions cover eligibility, application guidance, appeals, and how DLA can unlock wider family benefits.

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Housing and Homelessness

2 upcoming events

This CPD-accredited course covers tenancy rights, landlord obligations, eviction processes, and homelessness support. Learn to resolve housing issues, challenge decisions, and provide effective support to those facing housing insecurity.

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Immigration and Benefits (Advanced)

2 upcoming events

This CPD-accredited course demystifies UK immigration statuses and their impact on welfare benefits. Gain practical knowledge to support clients, understand eligibility, and overcome barriers to accessing financial and housing support.

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Prisoners and Welfare Benefits

2 upcoming events

This CPD-accredited course explores how sentencing affects welfare benefits and housing. Learn how to support prisoners and their families with applications, homelessness prevention, and access to resources through real-life case studies and guidance.

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An Introduction to Access to Work

3 upcoming events

This CPD-accredited course provides a comprehensive introduction to the UK Government’s Access to Work scheme, which helps people with disabilities and long-term health conditions to start or stay in employment.

Collection image for An Introduction to Debt

An Introduction to Debt

1 upcoming event

This interactive course covers best practices for supporting people with debt. Explore budgeting, debt types, enforcement, breathing space, and all debt solutions, including DROs and DMPs. Gain practical tools to help clients manage and resolve debt.

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An Introduction to Personal Independence Payment

2 upcoming events

Boost PIP success: Learn to guide applications, decode descriptors & challenge decisions with confidence. CPD accredited.

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Carers and Caring Matters

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This CPD-accredited course explores the challenges faced by unpaid caregivers and the support available to them. Learn about carer benefits, assessments, home adaptations, and how to help carers access vital services and improve their wellbeing.

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Challenging Welfare Decisions (Advanced)

1 upcoming event

This CPD-accredited course equips you to support clients in challenging DWP welfare decisions. Learn about eligibility, timeframes, appeals, mandatory reconsiderations, and practical strategies to improve outcomes for those facing benefit sanctions.

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Disability Living Allowance for Children

2 upcoming events

Build your team’s confidence in supporting families through the Disability Living Allowance (DLA) process for children. These CPD-accredited sessions cover eligibility, application guidance, appeals, and how DLA can unlock wider family benefits.

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Housing and Homelessness

2 upcoming events

This CPD-accredited course covers tenancy rights, landlord obligations, eviction processes, and homelessness support. Learn to resolve housing issues, challenge decisions, and provide effective support to those facing housing insecurity.

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Immigration and Benefits (Advanced)

2 upcoming events

This CPD-accredited course demystifies UK immigration statuses and their impact on welfare benefits. Gain practical knowledge to support clients, understand eligibility, and overcome barriers to accessing financial and housing support.

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Prisoners and Welfare Benefits

2 upcoming events

This CPD-accredited course explores how sentencing affects welfare benefits and housing. Learn how to support prisoners and their families with applications, homelessness prevention, and access to resources through real-life case studies and guidance.

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