Vulnerability, Mental Health and Debt
Course Overview To provide an overview of vulnerability in society, how it impacts upon people in debt and can act as a barrier to active participation in society.
Who should attend?
The course is suitable for anybody who has experience of working with people with disabilities.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, delegates will be able to:
- describe the broad principles of legislation and guidance relevant to money advice (including an introduction to Equality Act 2010 principles),
- explain the legislation governing access to credit and financial services for a person with a disability,
- differentiate and be able to explain the difference between a mental health and a mental capacity issue,
- advise clients on when use of the Debt and Mental Health Evidence Form is most effective and what might be gained,
- construct an effective argument to use in challenging debts on capacity to contract grounds.
Level: Specialist
CPD: 4.5
Duration: Two half days
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