Surrey Welfare Rights Unit
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Benefits for Carers
12th April 2017 by Ray Savage in
- 8th September 2017
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Who is this course for?
If you work with Carers and provide advice on entitlements then this course is for you. Delegates must have a basic understanding of the benefits system.
Aims
The course will bring together all the elements of the welfare system that are relevant for Carers. The course will equip delegates with legal, practical and pitfall information in order for them to holistically advise Carers of their full entitlement.
Objectives
At the end of the course delegates will have a good understanding of:
- Rules of entitlement for Carers Allowance
- Means-tested benefits and Carers
- Carers who do paid work
- Carers right to a State Retirement Pension
- Other entitlements eg: Council Tax Support and reductions
- Future changes relevant to Carers
Event Location
Venue: Masonic Hall, Godalming
Venue Phone: 01483 423859
Address: Description:
The Hall is situated on the south side of Godalming in Ockford Road, Godalming opposite the Inn on the Lake and is accessed off the roundabout at the junction of the B3100 and Shackstead Lane. Ample parking on site.
Godalming Train Station (Station Approach) – 8 minute walk to the hall and 2 minutes by car
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