This one day course provides a complete understanding of when a European Economic Area national is entitled to welfare benefits and tax credits.

By the end of the course participants will:

• Know who is covered by European Union law

• Understand the different residence tests for different benefits

• Know which groups have a right to reside

• Be able to advise on the main factors that are relevant in establishing habitual residence

• Understand residence rights for workers, self-employed people and people with retained worker status

• Understand who has rights as a family member or carer

• Know when someone has a permanent right of residency

• Understand the additional restrictions which affect Croatian nationals

• Be aware of recent developments in legislation and how European nationals are affected.
  
  

Methods of delivery

This is a practical course. It is delivered using a combination of trainer presentation, group work and exercises, case studies, group discussion and games.

Suitable for

Suitable for anyone working with non-British European nationals. Participants should have a working knowledge of the benefits system. Please note this coures does not cover the EU co-ordination rules in detail.

Price

Sitra/Homeless Link Member - £105 per person

Non-member - £150 per person

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