Free 1 hour online training sessions - Introduction to Pension Credit and Attendance Allowance
Frontline workers and volunteers in Greater Manchester are encouraged to sign up for a free one-hour 15 minutes online training session to learn how to talk to older people about two key income top ups that can be life changing for those over state pension age – Pension Credit and Attendance Allowance.
Around £70 million goes unclaimed each year just in Pension Credit across Greater Manchester with around 36,000 eligible households missing out on additional regular income.
Provided by national charity Independent Age, the session will also demonstrate how to use the online benefits calculator Entitled to Benefit. This course is aimed those who don’t work in welfare benefit advice roles. 14 training sessions are currently on offer with 35 places on each course.
By the end of the session you should be able to:
- Explain what Pension Credit is, who may be eligible and how to claim
- Know when to ask for or signpost to specialist advice Explain what Attendance Allowance is, who may be eligible and how to claim
- Use the online benefits calculator to help someone see if they may be missing out on benefits
- Have some strategies for starting the conversation about claiming benefits with people that you work with
Sessions are currently available from 7 September – 31 October.
