This is a Blended Learning course and involves an E-Learning module that will take 1-2 hours to
complete and a 3 hour online Workshop.
This course is designed for those learners who support pension age claimants.
This training gives learners an overview of the welfare benefits available for State Pension age
claimants, in particular: Pension Credit, Housing Benefit, Attendance Allowance and Carers
Allowance. It looks at how these benefits fit together and demonstrates how a successful claim for
Attendance Allowance has a positive impact on an award of Pension Credit. It will enable learners
to be able to complete a basic benefits check with older claimants to ensure people are claiming
their full likely entitlements and don't miss out