DEBT AND SOCIAL WELFARE II

Who the course is for: A further day to look at other client groups and aspects of social welfare. It assumes prior attendance on Debt and Social Welfare I.

Aims:

• To examine relevant skills and techniques needed to respond to vulnerable/excluded clients
• To examine different strategies for assisting elderly clients and clients with mental illnesses

Course Content:

• Examining money advice procedures
• Listening and counselling skills
• Money advice and mental illness
• Money issues and elderly people

Course Materials:

• Course notes and handouts