Training

Our expert advisers can provide training to your organisation or community group on a range of topics.

Contact out Training team leader Phil McGrath if you're interested in booking some training for your team: philm@northlancashirecab.org.uk

Book your place at one of our scheduled training sessions below:

Friday 12th September 2025 - Sickness Benefits. Explore which benefits may be appropriate for people who are sick and disabled, and how to apply for them. A workshop for advisers, support workers, community workers, health professionals and those in a caring profession. Book your spot here.

Friday 26th September 2025 - Basic Benefits Navigation.

Join experts from Citizens Advice North Lancashire to find out how you can support the most vulnerable older people in your community.

Experienced CANL Advisers will talk you through the benefits that are available to those in our community and how you can check their eligibility. There will be time to network and a light buffet lunch - provided.

This training aims to:
- Facilitate access to information and advice, delivered by our Partner agencies,
- Reach the most vulnerable in our community
- Reach people where there is greatest need, especially those who are digitally, physically or financially excluded.
- Improve the efficiency of our partnerships

This training is ideal for those working in Community Settings, Warm Hubs, Faith Settings etc. and for those who want to learn more about Information and Advice work with vulnerable members of our community.

More information and book your place here.

Friday 3rd October 2025 - Benefits for Older People.

Join experts from Citizens Advice North Lancashire to find out how you can support the most vulnerable older people in your community.

Experienced CANL Advisers will talk you through the benefits that are available to those of pensionable age and how you can check their eligibility. More information and book your place here.

Friday 24th October 2025 - Winter Warmth and Energy Support.

Join experts from Citizens Advice North Lancashire to find out how you can support the most vulnerable people in your community.

Experienced CANL Advisers will talk you through the benefits that are available to support people to maximise their energy and tackle rising energy costs. More information and book your place here.

Friday 7th November 2025 - Benefits, Debt and Housing Emergencies.

What is an emergency when dealing with a client's Benefits, Debt and Housing? Join our specialist Advisers as we explore the different paths to deal with emergencies and crises.

A workshop for advisers, support workers, community workers, health professionals and those in a caring profession.More information and book your place here.

Friday 21st November 2025 - Basic Benefits Navigation. More information and book your place here.

Friday 5th December 2025 - Personal Independence Payments and Attendance Allowance.

Join our expert Advice Team as we explore the challenges and best practice when applying for PIP and Attendance Allowance. More information and book your place here.

Friday 12th December 2025 - Basic Benefits Navigation. More information and book your place here.

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