I realise a lot of parents are worried how the 2013 Budget will affect them. The following article will explain how the main changes announced in the Budget will impact families of Special Needs Children: Respite Care Grant All families will see a reduction in this grant from €1,700 to €1,375 per year. Domiciliary Care […]

The following audio is from my radio interview on Life FM Disability Forum Show. In this episode, I discuss Financial Tips to make Christmas more affordable. Click: Lifefm

As a founding member of ‘Connect – Linking Business & Charity’ I am delighted to announce that the Cork Lions Club Christmas Food Appeal will be the beneficiary of our next business networking event, planned for Thursday, 24th November at the Gresham Metropole Hotel, McCurtain Street, Cork.    The establishment of ‘Connect – Linking Business & […]

There is now a new application form for any parent wanting to apply for Domiciliary Care Allowance. If you currently are in receipt of Domiciliary Care Allowance then you do not have to do anything unless the Department writes out to you and request a review of your eligibility.  Send an email to allan@financialwellbeing.ie and […]

Change your child’s future quality of life by attending a workshop As a parent of a son or daughter with special needs, you must set up and fund a “Special Needs Trust.”This will ensure your child doesn’t lose their entitlements and can maintain their quality of life after you have passed away. Not something as […]

If you are a special needs parent who has yet to set up a Special Needs Trust then please read on, as this is the most important article I have ever written on special needs entitlement, financial, legal and money. Every parent who is in receipt of Domiciliary Care Allowance or Disability Allowance for their […]