Citizens Advice Highland Gathering 2024
9.00 am
Coffee and registration
10.00 am
Opening remarks and welcome - Carol Greer Chair Ross & Cromarty CAB
Derek Mitchel CEO of Citizens Advice Scotland
"O, wad some Power the giftie gie us to see oursels as ithers see us!"
10.30am
Breakout session one
Social Security Scotland
An update on devolved benefits
Delivered by Social Security Scotland
Employment and Equality Rights
Delivered by Inverness CAB Employability Project
Legal Aid
Eligibility and types of issues that may qualify
Delivered by Civil Legal Assistance Office
11.30 am
Refreshment Break - Lounge
11.50 am
Breakout session two
Energy Support
Make homes in Scotland more energy efficient, lower carbon emissions and help tackle the climate emergency.
Delivered by Changeworks
Update On Migration To Universal Credit
As ever more clients need to claim universal credit (UC) to avoid losing income following changes of circumstances, the ‘managed migration’ to UC has also finally begun in the North of Scotland. This session will provide an update on both ‘natural’ and managed migration to UC.
Delivered by CPAG
Pension Wise
Understanding what Pension Wise is and how to use it
Delivered by CAS Pension Wise Team
1.00 pm
Lunch - Also an opportunity to join an energiser session in the Pavillion at 2pm to help blow the cobwebs away and get ready for the afternoon sessions. This years energiser is chair yoga
2.30 pm
Breakout session three
Power of Attorney
What it is and why it's important
Delivered by Civil Legal Assistance Office
Matrics Team
Matricslearn
Delivered by CAS Matrics Team
Patient Advice & Support Service (PASS)
How can a PASS adviser support clients
Delivered by CAS PASS team
3.30 pm
Refreshment Break - Lounge
3.50 pm
The Last Roundup
Guest Speaker Mike Rae - What drives you to action?
Managing Director and founder of Highland Copiers
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6.30pm Pre Dinner Drinks - Lounge
7.00pm Gathering Dinner - Dining Room
9.00 am
Coffee and registration
10.00 am
Opening remarks and welcome - Carol Greer Chair Ross & Cromarty CAB
Derek Mitchel CEO of Citizens Advice Scotland
"O, wad some Power the giftie gie us to see oursels as ithers see us!"
10.30am
Breakout session one
Social Security Scotland
An update on devolved benefits
Delivered by Social Security Scotland
Employment and Equality Rights
Delivered by Inverness CAB Employability Project
Legal Aid
Eligibility and types of issues that may qualify
Delivered by Civil Legal Assistance Office
11.30 am
Refreshment Break - Lounge
11.50 am
Breakout session two
Energy Support
Make homes in Scotland more energy efficient, lower carbon emissions and help tackle the climate emergency.
Delivered by Changeworks
Update On Migration To Universal Credit
As ever more clients need to claim universal credit (UC) to avoid losing income following changes of circumstances, the ‘managed migration’ to UC has also finally begun in the North of Scotland. This session will provide an update on both ‘natural’ and managed migration to UC.
Delivered by CPAG
Pension Wise
Understanding what Pension Wise is and how to use it
Delivered by CAS Pension Wise Team
1.00 pm
Lunch - Also an opportunity to join an energiser session in the Pavillion at 2pm to help blow the cobwebs away and get ready for the afternoon sessions. This years energiser is chair yoga
2.30 pm
Breakout session three
Power of Attorney
What it is and why it's important
Delivered by Civil Legal Assistance Office
Matrics Team
Matricslearn
Delivered by CAS Matrics Team
Patient Advice & Support Service (PASS)
How can a PASS adviser support clients
Delivered by CAS PASS team
3.30 pm
Refreshment Break - Lounge
3.50 pm
The Last Roundup
Guest Speaker Mike Rae - What drives you to action?
Managing Director and founder of Highland Copiers
******************************************
6.30pm Pre Dinner Drinks - Lounge
7.00pm Gathering Dinner - Dining Room