Introduction to Welfare Rights Course - October 2026

01.09.2026

Want to build your knowledge and confidence in welfare rights? 📚

We’re delighted to promote this Introduction to Welfare Rights Course, co-delivered by Ruth Knox a former valued member of the Raise team, and Kyla Evans, a Welfare Rights Advisor at Raise.

Between them, Ruth and Kyla bring valuable frontline welfare rights experience, practical knowledge and a real passion for helping people understand and access the benefits they’re entitled to. 💙

🎓 Hosted by: Liverpool University Continuing Education Department

💻 Online training
📅 Tuesday 13 October – Tuesday 1 December 2026
🗓️ 8 Tuesday evenings
⏰ 6.00pm – 8.00pm

Whether you’re new to welfare rights, work in advice or support services, or simply want to develop your knowledge of the benefits system, this course is a fantastic opportunity to learn from experienced practitioners.

👏 We’re particularly pleased to see Ruth returning to share her expertise alongside Kyla and continuing the important work of developing welfare rights knowledge and skills.

📚 Interested in finding out more? Get in touch with Liverpool University Continuing Education Department to secure your place.

For more information and to enrol, please use the following link:

‍https://www.liverpool.ac.uk/continuing-education/choose-your-course/philosophy-psychology-law-and-social-justice/introductiontowelfarerights/

For any queries please contact Ruth on: ruthknox52@btinternet.com

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