LIFE EVENTS  

Benefit support on bereavement

GDBB0110       30 August 2010       Glasgow

Practical issues surrounding the death of someone in the family can be overwhelming. Sorting out financial security is often one of the biggest worries. This course is aimed at advisers and others who support families dealing with these issues. It looks at what happens to benefits when someone dies and the benefits that can be claimed afterwards.

This course covers:

• Informing relevant benefit authorities after a death
• Social fund funeral payments
• Bereavement benefits for people under pension age
• Inheriting state retirement pensions
• Claiming other benefits after a death

The course assumes a basic knowledge of the benefit and tax credit system.

Level Standard
Tutor Aida Shoush
Time 10am - 4pm
SNS 4.7 and 4.15
CPD 5 hours

Birth – employment rights and benefits

GDBE0109       31 March 2010       Glasgow

This course looks at the employment rights of prospective new parents, and covers benefit rights for pregnant women and families with young children, both in and out of work.

It includes:

• Employment rights of pregnant women, including health and safety protection, time off for ante-natal care, and protection from discrimination
• Right to time off around the birth or adoption
• Other employment rights for parents: right to return to work, to request family-friendly hours, to parental leave and time off for dependants
• Benefit rights and other financial help available around the birth or adoption

The course assumes a basic knowledge of the benefit and tax credit system.

Level Standard
Tutor Rachel Hawden
Time 10am - 4pm
SNS 4.14
CPD 5 hours

Birth: benefits, tax credits and other help half day

GDBE0110       30 March 2011       Glasgow

This course looks at benefit rights for pregnant women and families with young children, both in and out of work. It aims to help advisers maximise family income at this important time.

It covers:

• Benefits and tax credits available around pregnancy, birth or adoption
• Other financial help available, including sure start maternity grant and health benefits
• Tactics for maximising income

The course assumes a basic knowledge of the benefit and tax credit system.

Level Standard
Tutor Rachel Hawden
Time 1pm - 4pm
SNS 4.14
CPD 3 hours

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