Introductory overview of Pension Credit and Attendance Allowance

This one-hour 30 minutes, online course (via Teams) aims to give Social Prescribers an introductory overview of Pension Credit and Attendance Allowance, two key income top ups that can be life changing for people over state pension age. We’ll also be demonstrating how to use the online benefits calculator Entitled to Benefit.

This course is aimed at non welfare benefit advice roles.

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