Using Medical Evidence In Benefit Appeals Training
It considers how to deal with the traps and pitfalls appellants commonly encounter after disclosing GP notes and specialist letters. It informs advocates and advisers how to make best use of medical evidence. It examines what the tribunal is looking for, and how to ensure your client gets the maximum benefit from medical evidence obtained.
Held over two mornings online -
Tuesday 5th September 10am-12pm & Thursday 7th September 10am-12pm
It considers how to deal with the traps and pitfalls appellants commonly encounter after disclosing GP notes and specialist letters. It informs advocates and advisers how to make best use of medical evidence. It examines what the tribunal is looking for, and how to ensure your client gets the maximum benefit from medical evidence obtained.
The course covers:
- What medical evidence should be obtained
- How to obtain medical evidence (without payment)
- What the tribunal is looking for – and how to get it
- Anticipating, and helping your client deal with, difficult questions that the Tribunal are likely to ask
- Using medical evidence to show the functional limitations which are likely to lead to an award
This course is aimed at anyone who helps people to prepare welfare benefit appeals. Learning on this course will be practical, and mostly by way of case studies and exercises, involving appeal bundles and medical note simulating real appeals in which medical evidence is presented.
This is a practical course, delivered using a combination of trainer presentation, exercises, case studies and group discussion.
How to join after booking
You will receive a Zoom link by email and be provided with supporting material via the CPAG eLearning site.
When
5th September 2023 10:00 AM through 7th September 2023 12:00 PM
Contact
Email: training@disabilityrightsuk.org
Access Requirements
If you require any adjustments to enable you to participate fully in the course, please email us at training@disabilityrightsuk.org .
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