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Maximising Income Through Disability Benefits

 

WHO IS THIS FOR?

An essential course for all those working with claimants with disabilities/health issues.

 

AIMS:

This practical training looks at all the different extras that someone who has a disabled person within their household may be entitled to. Learners will look at all those 'extras' that may come with a successful claim for disability benefits. Many claimants are unaware or miss out. Learners will examine the different premiums/elements, how to maximise benefit entitlement and the schemes linked to disability benefits that can reduce certain outgoings.

 

OBJECTIVES:

  • Gain a detailed understanding of the elements and premiums associated with disability benefits
  • Gain an understanding of other potential entitlements/extras
  • Gain an understanding of reductions of outgoings/schemes that households may be eligible for
  • Gain the confidence to successfully maximise the income of a household with a disability benefit entitlement

 

LEVEL:

Intermediate

 

HOW IS THE COURSE DELIVERED?

This course can be delivered online, or face to face. It is a practical course delivered using a combination of trainer presentation, exercises and cases studies, group discussion, and quizzes.

 

HOW MUCH?

We advise that this course be delivered over a minimum of 6 hours either as:

  • Online - two 3 hour on-line Workshops, or
  • Face-to-face - one full days training.

Click here for more information on pricing.

  

AFTER THE COURSE:

Learners will receive a copy of the PowerPoint slides, a certificate, and any additional resources such as relevant flowcharts and summary sheets. They will also be asked to complete an evaluation form.

 

IF BOOKING TO BE DELIVERED ONLINE:

We will be in touch to discuss and finalise the arrangements. Learners will need a good wifi connection and a suitable computer/laptop to access both the training session and a second internet-enabled device such as a tablet or smartphone for joining in any quizzes. In the week of the course, learners will receive an email with a link to the course, as well as a reminder just before the course is due to start.

 

IF BOOKING FACE TO FACE:

We will be in touch to discuss and finalise the arrangements. We will require a delegate list a week before delivery. It is assumed that you will source and provide a suitable venue taking account of any Covid restrictions in place at the time of delivery.

 

 


 

 





 




 

Really Interesting

“Will check some of my clients to make sure they aren't missing any premiums - really interesting stuff "