Supportive Communities: Introduction to Benefits & Signposting

This is a 2 hours FREE online session delivered by Citizens Advice working in partnership with Staffordshire County Council and facilitated by Support Staffordshire.

‘Supportive Communities’ is a programme of work that supports people to live independently, with support from families and communities. It’s about:

• Understanding the needs and priorities of communities.

• Increasing access, use and confidence in voluntary community assets.

• Increasing awareness and use of independent living opportunities.

The session will provide:

• A general understanding of the welfare benefits system in England

• A greater awareness of appropriate and expert organisations for signposting

• A general understanding of the different types of benefits available and eligibility criteria

Please note:

Training certificates will be provided.

The session may be recorded

For details of the other sessions in this series visit : https://www.supportstaffordshire.org.uk/events/upcoming-training