Benefits Workshops

The benefits system is complicated; it can be difficult to work out what you are entitled to, and how to claim it.

Many older people in Scotland aren't claiming the benefits that they are entitled to, despite the fact that the additional income could make a big difference to their daily lives. Our benefit workshops aim to raise awareness of the financial support that is available to older people, with advice about how and when to apply, and what to do if you are unhappy with a benefit decision.

You can take part online using the free Zoom app.  All you need is a laptop, computer, tablet or smartphone, and an internet connection. We do the rest!

Unlock your entitlements: benefits for people over State Pension age 

This workshop aims to raise awareness of the common benefits that support older people, including Pension Credit, Attendance Allowance, Carer’s Allowance, Housing Benefit and Council Tax Reduction. It covers the main rules, how to make a claim and what to do if something goes wrong.

Attendance Allowance: completing the form

This workshop aims to help anyone who intends to complete an Attendance Allowance form, for themselves or for someone else. It will give you information, strategies and tips to make the process more simple and less daunting.

Devolved benefits

Age Scotland's Devolved Benefits workshop aims to raise awareness of range of benefits available from Social Security Scotland, and explains how to apply. We will look at the eligibility criteria for the current benefits on offer and cover upcoming changes.

Benefits chat online drop-in

Do you have burning questions about anything benefit related, from applications, reviews and appeals, to changes to the Scottish benefit system? 

Our monthly Benefit chat online drop-in session, with our experienced benefit experts, can help. If we don't know the answer, we will find out for you! 

Whether you are applying for benefits yourself, on behalf of someone else, or are just curious about the benefits system, pop in for a friendly chat. We can't give tailored advice during the session, but if you need that too, we can arrange for one of our advisers to contact you. 

How to sign up

To join one of our workshops, click on your chosen date below to sign up on Eventbrite. Please note that joining instructions will be sent 24 hours before the session.

New dates will be added each month; please check back if there are currently no available or convenient sessions.