Online / Virtual
Training/Advice
Event
Benefits & Support for Older People
Law Centre NI
Cost:
£25
This Lunch and Learn session will look at the key benefits, schemes and financial support available to older people in Northern Ireland. The session will look at how you can maximise an older persons support going forward into the future. The session is aimed at people who are currently providing care to an older person or family member, community organisations who deal with older people, people who are nearing pension age and are unsure of what support is available, and to advisers who would like to increase or refresh their knowledge in a very important topic.
What we will cover
- What financial support is available to older people
- The main disability and care benefits
- Additional support schemes for older people
- Help with care costs or adapting property
- Getting older and its impact on other benefits
- Q&A
Sector:
- Advice services
Date and Time
- -
Location
West Gate House
2-4 Queen Street
Belfast
BT1 6ED
United Kingdom
Contact Details
Kristy Duff, Professional Learning and Training Officer
Benefits & Support for Older People
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