The latest statistics show that over 850,000 eligible pensioners are missing out on Pension Credit. It is a valuable benefit worth an average of £2,677 a year to each eligible pensioner. It also passports pensioners onto other benefits such as Housing Benefit and the Winter Fuel Payment.
This workshop takes learners through a comprehensive overview of Pension Credit and the main passporting benefits available to pension age applicants.
Participants will gain the information they need to spot mistakes, maximise awards and provide effective advice to pension age claimants.
This course will give learners an understanding of the key rules of Pension Credit and help them identify those entitled / those who could be entitled to more.
An ideal overview or refresher for those working with pension age claimants
WORKSHOP PLAN:
- A overview of Pension Credit, including some myth busting around who can claim Pension Credit
- Who can claim Pension Credit and how to claim
- A clear understanding of how Pension Credit is maximised and what counts as income and capital
- A review of the passporting benefits a Pension Credit claimant can receive.
Led by experts, this online workshop provides a great overview / refresher on pension age benefits. It can be booked on its own or alongside our Maximising Pension Credit workshop.
Introductory / Intermediate
DATE:
Wednesday 4th June 9.30am - 12.30pm
COST:
Just £85+vat per delegate
Book this and Maximising Pension Credit as well for £135+vat
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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 UC 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 £645+vat.
Interested? Email us at training@ucnotes.co.uk