Welfare benefits for older people
Learn about the main benefits available to pension age people and the qualifying criteria for these benefits.
Course summary
This course covers the definition of pension age and mixed age couples and the qualifying conditions and entitlement rules of the main available benefits.
Course information
Level: Introductory (Level 3)
Live webinar
- Available for: Individuals, groups
- Duration: Two and a half hours
- Cost: £100+VAT | £85+VAT
- CPD points: 2.5
Individual bookings
| Date | Duration and time | Delivery and location | Cost Eligibility and discounts | Book Booking guidance |
| Tuesday 18 June 2024 | Two and a half hours 9:30am – 12pm | Webinar | £100+VAT | £85+VAT | Book |
| Thursday 14 November 2024 | Two and a half hours 10am – 12:30pm | Webinar | £100+VAT | £85+VAT | Book |
Group bookings
You can book this course for groups of five or more people.
Contact us about group bookingsWhat this course covers
This course includes:
the state retirement pension
the definition of pension age and mixed age couples
state pension credit, including guarantee credit, savings credit, and the available premiums
attendance allowance
housing benefit and council tax support
eligible services charges in sheltered housing
What you'll learn
At the end of this training, you'll be able to:
understand what is meant by pension age and mixed age couples
comprehend the qualifying conditions and entitlement rules of benefits for pension age people
Who this training is for
You don't need prior knowledge of pension age benefits for this course.
You might be an advice worker or housing officer working with older people.
Continuing Professional Development
Gain points towards your professional development from the CPD Certification Service with Shelter training and events.
