Maximising Entitlement for Older People
Advice NI
Older Persons Benefits and Allowances are often under claimed and this practical, two-hour session will help advisers focus on key areas of entitlement including
- Pension Credit and how to maximise claims using carers status, underlying entitlement and premiums
- Attendance Allowance
- Passport Benefits and additional allowances
Who Should Attend
This course has been designed for advisers and others working in the area of Social Security who wish to give the most effective advice and anyone working with older people.
Pre-Learning Requirements
No pre-learning requirements
Accreditation
Non-accredited
CPD
This course is worth 2 CPD points under the Northern Ireland Advice Quality Standard.
Fees
Advice NI Member Rate - £30
Voluntary/Community- £40
Private - £55
Registration Information
For our member organisations, please ensure you register with your work email address otherwise you will not receive your discounted member rate
Similarly, for Advice NI staff, please register using your work email address as your registration will not be fully complete otherwise
- Advice services
Date and Time
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Location
Advice NI Training
Forestview, Purdy’s Lane
Newtownbreda
BT8 7AR
United Kingdom
Maximising Entitlement for Older People
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