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Masterclass on Mixed Age Couples

 

This two half day online masterclass will look at the challenges and opportunities for Mixed Age Couples: many could be considerably worse off without the right advice! 

This course will help you investigate these rules using case studies - examining what options a Mixed Age Couple has to maximise benefit entitlement and avoid preventable loss of income.

An ideal course for those providing advice or casework to Mixed Age Couples.  

WORKSHOP PLAN:

  • When can a Mixed Age Couple stay on the pensioner benefit system?
  • Becoming a MAC - what happens to existing legacy benefits?
  • Are all MACs excluded from the Bedroom Tax?
  • Which MACs have to claim UC?
  • Managed Migration and the timing of the claim
  • Ensuring any work capability status is transferred to the UC claim - special rules when becoming a MAC
  • Can the older member of a Mixed Age Couple on UC have a work capability assessment?
  • The special rules for pension age UC claimants on PIP/ADP / AA/PADP


 
LEVEL:

Intermediate / Advanced

 

DATES:

Wednesday 17th June, 9.30am - 12.30pm
and
Thursday 18th June, 9.30am - 12.30pm

 

COST:

Just £135+vat per delegate:

 

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Led by experts, this workshop is one in our range of online workshops that explore the detail of current Universal Credit  'hot topics'.

 

Designed to be engaging, informative and interactive, the workshop enables participants to gain a deeper understanding of the topic area.

The workshop will last 3 hours, and will include a presentation, Q&A session, exercises to reinforce learning, discussion of useful tools and an action plan.

With a maximum of 16 on each workshop, participants have the opportunity to delve into some of the current issues affecting claimants so that they are able to offer appropriate help and advice.

 

IN-HOUSE OPTION:     

Book this session to be delivered in-house for up to 16 delegates for £1250+vat. 

Interested? Email us at training@ucnotes.co.uk

 


 

 

 




 

Essential Course

"Essential course! I used to panic if I was advising a mixed age couple but I feel much better now. Will keep checking the website for updates and resources - great flowchart!"

Brilliant
“Really enjoyed it. Very useful.
I now feel more confident when advising my older residents."