This event is open to carers residing in or caring for a person in Edinburgh and Midlothian.  

When: Thursday 31 October, 10:45am to 12pm.

About the event:  

This workshop aims to raise awareness of the common benefits that support older people, including:

• Pensions Credit
• Attendance Allowance
• Carer’s Allowance
• Housing Benefit
• Council Tax Reduction

It covers the eligibility criteria, how to make a claim and what to do if something goes wrong.

Delivered by:  

Heather Pentler, Benefits Trainer at Age Scotland.

Instructions for attending:  

This event will be delivered ONLINE. Details of how to join the event will be sent to you via email once you have registered. Please note, if you do not get an email with Zoom details for the event you have registered for please contact VOCAL on the details below.    

Please note that some events require a minimum number for them to run or may be cancelled near the time of the event, we will contact you if this is the case.  

Booking info:  

If this event is showing as full, please email carertraining@vocal.org.uk or call 0808 196 6666 and we will add you to our waiting list and contact you if a space becomes available.  

Online bookings end 24 hours prior to the event. If you wish to attend and book within this time, please call 0808 196 6666 or email carertraining@vocal.org.uk.