Training for professionals
Independent Age offers free training to share knowledge and upskill frontline staff who support older people in their communities.
Our training includes sessions on Pension Credit, Attendance Allowance and Council Tax.
See what training is available on our training webpage.
If you’re looking for corporate training opportunities, please visit our training for businesses page at independentage.org/training-for-businesses.
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Resources by topic
Information about Pension Credit, including our advice guide, factsheet and video.
Also of interest
Advice videos
Watch our videos to get tips about different benefits.
Who can get Housing Benefit?
This video explains when older tenants can claim Housing Benefit.
What benefits can you get when you reach State Pension age?
The State Pension, Pension Credit and disability benefits that people may be able to claim.
A guide to Carer's Allowance
Fran McSweeney, Head of National Services at Independent Age, gives a two-minute explainer on Carer's Allowance.
Applying for Pension Credit
Watch our top tips on applying for Pension Credit.
Preparing to apply for Attendance Allowance
Watch our tips on preparing to do your Attendance Allowance application.
Applying for Attendance Allowance
Watch our video for tips on how to make an Attendance Allowance application.