Free social security training offered for older Highland residents
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Age Scotland is offering free social security training workshops for older people in the Highlands and Islands.
The two-hour online workshops, funded by the Yorkshire Building Society, offer an accessible guide to social security for those over state pension age and their carers, providing understanding of the support available and how best to go about accessing it.
With upcoming dates available throughout May and June, Age Scotland is encouraging Highlands and Islands residents to sign up now.
Age Scotland’s information and project development manager, Heather Smith, said: “Too often, sources of financial support such as Council Tax Reduction and Pension Credit go vastly underclaimed when they could be making a real difference to the lives of older people on low incomes.
“It’s so important to raise awareness and encourage further uptake of this support. Our free workshops cover the most relevant social security payments for older people, as well as considering why some may feel reluctant to take steps to unlock their entitlements in the first instance and how we might be able to break down those barriers.
“We’re delighted to offer our training to older people and their carers across the Highlands & Islands and hope it will make a real difference, helping them feel better prepared when it comes to handling social security entitlements and confident that they’re not missing out on support.”
One former attendees said: “I believe very few folk actually know what they are entitled to, and it’s information that people have a right to be given. I would urge my friends to find out if and when they can attend this training session.”
To join a workshop, please visit the Age Scotland website and choose an upcoming date.
If you would like a bespoke workshop for a group of six or more people, please contact rightstraining@agescotland.org.uk
Training takes place online via Zoom. All participants require is a device with an internet connection.
