Personal Independence Payment
Learn who is eligible for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) and how the assessment process works.
Course summary
This course explores who is eligible for Personal Independence Payment and the assessment and qualifying criteria.
You’ll learn to identify when someone might be entitled and help with effective applications.
Course information
Level: Introductory (Level 3)
Face to face training
- Available for: Groups
- Duration: One day
- CPD points: 6
What this course covers
This course includes:
who is affected by PIP and when
the eligibility conditions for PIP
assessment criteria
how Disability Living Allowance (DLA) claimants are affected by PIP
how PIP affects other benefits
What you'll learn
At the end of this training, you'll be able to:
advise on the assessment process from beginning to end
confidently complete the assessment form
make effective claims and tackle delays in the assessment process
initiate an appeal
Who this training is for
You'll find it helpful if you have some prior knowledge of the benefits system for this course.
You might work in an advice or support role with working age adults who have a physical, mental, learning or sensory health problem.
Continuing Professional Development
Gain points towards your professional development from the CPD Certification Service with Shelter training and events.