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Understanding and applying the rules on means assessment and providing the right evidence can be difficult given the many various circumstances that must be accounted for with each client. This course will discuss the key aspects of the LAA’s Means Assessment guidance, with discussions on topics such as whose resources should be considered; rules on income, deductions, and capital; evidence requirements - and common errors that are made; rules on allowances (e.g. subject matter of dispute; and how to find and interpret guidance for less common circumstances (e.g. self-employed clients). Means Assessment Guidance is often the same for controlled work and licensed work, but there are some subtle differences on occasion, and the course will highlight some of the main differences in rules. Target Audience This course is aimed at anyone involved in making civil legal aid applications or assessing civil legal help work for financial eligibility. Resources Course notes will be provided to all delegates which may be useful for ongoing reference or cascade training. Please note a recording of the course will not be made available. Speaker Steve Keeling, Consultant, DG Legal Steve joined DG Legal after leaving the Legal Aid Agency in August 2016. In his 17 years at the LAA, he worked in the audit team as both auditor and manager and was a Contract Manager for several years. Steve is also a certified SQM auditor and undertakes audits on behalf of Recognising Excellence as well as running training sessions for the SQM Audit Team periodically.

CPD Accredited, Interactive Short Course 1½ hr session Would you know how to save someone's life if they were to go into anaphylactic shock? Learn how to do so from the comfort of your own home or workplace Course Contents: What is anaphylaxis The causes of anaphylaxis The immune system How to recognise someone in anaphylactic shock How to treat someone in anaphylactic shock Benefits of this Short Course: Allergy is the most common chronic disease in Europe The UK has some of the highest prevalence rates of allergic conditions in the world, with over 20% of the population affected by one or more allergic disorder A staggering 44% of British adults now suffer from at least one allergy and the number of sufferers is on the rise Up to 20% of patients with allergies struggle daily with the fear of a possible asthma attack, anaphylactic shock, or even death from an allergic reaction Almost a third of allergy sufferers have had to chance their lifestyles to reduce their allergic reactions In 2014, 19.2% of emergency admissions were for anaphylactic reactions and 19.2% were for ‘Other’ allergic reactions With the knowledge you'll pick up from this course, you could potentially save someone's life! Your browser does not support HTML5 video.

Learners will be introduced to EAS as part of the fire safety solution for tall residential properties. This CPD course provides learners with an understanding of the requirements of BS 5839-1 in relation to, design, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of EAS.

The New to the Role of Designated Safeguarding Lead Course is an expert-led course for those new to the role of school / college DSLs and or Deputy DSL.

The Designated Safeguarding Lead Advanced Course is an expert-led update and refresher course for school and college DSLs and their Deputies. It is an extensive, authoritative and highly rated, full-day training course that ensures DSL/DDSLs have the most comprehensive, effective and up-to-date knowledge and strategies in place to lead the safeguarding provision in their setting.

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Quick Summary Fire safety needs to be taken seriously at all times This course is great for an annual refresher of pre-existing training This short course will give you the skills and knowledge to protect your home and work environment from general fire safety hazards Duration: 2 hrs Run via Virtual Classroom Please bear with us while we update this webpage. If you would like more information, please contact us!

Registration starts at 7:30 AM. The training will begin promptly at 8:00 AM. Please plan your arrival accordingly to ensure you don't miss any important information. Reduce Emissions, Save Costs, Earn a CPC Hours, and Ensure Full Compliance Topics Covered: FORS Lo-CITY Driver Training (3.5 hours): • Relationship between driving style, fuel consumption, and environmental impact • Benefits of regular vehicle maintenance and checks • Fuel-efficient driving techniques • Utilising in-vehicle technology for fuel economy • Benefits of journey planning • Alternative fuels for commercial vehicles Highway Code Training Content: Course introduction, objectives, and expectations. Introduction to the Highway Code and its relevance. Types of road users and training for various groups. Respecting and understanding the risks to different road user categories. Confirmation of knowledge quizzes covering all aspects of the Highway Code and traffic regulations. Course Details: Format: Remote Session (7 hours) CPC Hours: Yes Cost: £89.50 - Includes course fee, Driver CPC Upload fee, VAT This award-winning program (awarded the prestigious Education in Transport award at the 2017 National Courier Awards) is perfect for any fleet operator looking to: Meet FORS Gold accreditation requirements. Improve driver performance and fuel efficiency. Reduce their environmental footprint. Enhance corporate social responsibility. Please note that this course is delivered online and provides 7 hours of Driver CPC training. Ready to get started? Book online or feel free to contact our training department at training@totalcompliance.co.uk or call 0345 9001312 to register for this valuable course. Please review our Terms and Conditions for more information.

• Learn how to spot the 14 allergens, understand allergic reactions, and apply good food hygiene to keep everyone safe.

The professional working world has changed more rapidly than could have been envisaged at the time of the introduction of GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018. With more people working from home post-Covid and the ever increasing risk of cyber-attacks, this short course is aimed at taking stock of current practice and risk, as well as considering ICO enforcement action and the implications of hybrid working. It is also a great recap on the rules as they stand and what you need to know to comply. The course will cover: UK GDPR - A timely reminder of the rules ICO enforcement action and what we can learn Data Protection Impact Assessments - when and how to do them Hybrid working and UK GDPR Managing cyber attacks from a UK GDPR perspective Target Audience The online course is suitable for staff of all levels, from support staff to senior partners. Resources Course notes will be provided to all delegates which may be useful for ongoing reference or cascade training. Please note a recording of the course will not be made available. Speaker Matthew Howgate, Consultant, DG Legal Matt is a non-practising solicitor who has considerable experience in regulatory issues and advising on complex issues of compliance and ethics. He is also an expert in data protection, UK GDPR and on the civil legal aid scheme. Matthew is a lead trainer on and co-developed the LAPG Certificate in Practice Management (a training programme for legal managers and law firm owners) as well as regularly providing training on legal aid Supervision, costs maximisation, data protection and security and on general SRA compliance.