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Benefits for Older People

Full Day

This soon to be CPD-accredited full-day course provides a comprehensive introduction to the UK welfare system as it relates to older people. The course explains the eligibility, application process and rates of current welfare benefits that apply to older people including the state pension, Pension Credit, Winter Fuel Payment or Attendance Allowance (as well as many others). The course also covers in detail the extra support available to those who receive Pension Credit (or other benefits) as well as how changes in circumstances like going into hospital or residential care can impact on a person’s benefit entitlement.

Confidently support older people to access the benefits they deserve

What will you learn?

  1. What benefits are available to support older people
  2. What does the application process look like for these benefits?
  3. How can we effectively support older people to make applications for relevant benefits?
  4. What extra support is available when a person is receiving those benefits?
  5. How can changes in circumstances affect a person’s benefit entitlement?

Course contents highlights:

  • An overview of the benefits available to older persons (both means-tested and non means-tested)
  • The application process for those benefits and how to claim
  • Rates of applicable benefits and extra support available
  • How changes in circumstances will impact on benefit entitlement
  • Real-life case studies and interactive quizzes

This course is ideal for:

  • Welfare advisors
  • Housing officers
  • Health and social care professionals
  • Financial inclusion officers
  • Anyone supporting older persons with benefits and income maximisation

After this course, you will:

  • Build a strong foundation in welfare benefits and entitlement as relating to older people
  • Understand what extra support may be available to a person upon receiving those benefits
  • Learn how to navigate benefit rules and eligibility criteria
  • Understand how we can effectively support people in making those benefit applications
  • Gain practical knowledge to effectively support people
  • Stay informed on current and upcoming changes in relation to these benefits

CPD Accreditation is coming soon.

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£139.00 + VAT

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£899.00 + VAT

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