Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a disability benefit for people who first claim when they are of working age. This course looks at who is eligible to claim PIP and how to make effective applications including how to fill out the PIP2 claim form.
This is a two-part course on two consecutive mornings. To attend the whole course, please select 2-part ticket for £145 + VAT (you do not need to book separately onto Part 2).
PERSONAL INDEPENDENCE PAYMENT, Part 1:
Aims
This part of the course teaches the disability criteria in Personal Independence Payment (PIP). It enables participants to identify what is relevant to the claim and how to fill out the PIP2 form effectively.
Objectives
By the end of the course participants will:
PERSONAL INDEPENDENCE PAYMENT, Part 2:
Aims
This part of the course teaches the main eligibility rules for PIP. It enables participants to understand who should claim PIP and who should be getting Attendance Allowance or Disability Living Allowance instead. This part of the course also enables participants to advise a PIP claimant of their options when they receive an entitlement decision and how to write an effective MR letter.
Objectives
By the end of the course participants will:
Methods of delivery
This course is delivered online live with a BTC trainer. It is a practical course delivered using a combination of trainer presentation, exercises and case studies, group discussion and games. Participants will be provided with e-learning supporting material including PowerPoint slide handouts, a comprehensive training pack pdf and additional resources.
Intended audience
This course is for participants working with working age people who are affected by a health condition or a disability. No previous experience is required although a working knowledge of the wider benefits system is helpful. This course is suitable for participants working in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. It is not suitable for those working in Scotland.
Certificates & post course support
Named participants completing the whole course (Parts 1 & 2) will receive an e-certificate and regular benefits news updates and guarantees access our free 12 months post-course advice service.
Level: Standard
This online course is run over Zoom. In the week before the course, you will receive an email with Zoom link(s) and access to the supporting materials. You will need to download (or print) the pack (and slides, if you wish) before each part of the course, unless you have selected a printed pack when booking.
You will need a good wifi connection and a suitable computer/laptop to access both the Zoom session and the pack throughout. You may wish to use a separate device for the pack (or split your screen) if you cannot or do not wish to print.
We recommend participants log in a few minutes beforehand. You may also wish to have a pen and paper handy to make notes.
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2 part ticket (booking for both Parts 1 & 2) with downloadable materials
This ticket covers both Part 1 and Part 2 (the following day).
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£145.00 + VAT | |
2 part ticket (booking for both Parts 1 & 2) with printed pack
This ticket includes the cost of printing and delivery a printed pack to your given address in advance. It is only available to those who book AT LEAST one week before the first training date.
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£170.00 + VAT |