by Allan Cuthbert | Apr 14, 2025 | Children with Special Needs, FINANCIAL WELLBEING, Special Needs, SPECIAL NEEDS ARTICLES, SPECIAL NEEDS ENTITLEMENTS
Most parents are aware of the National Childcare Sponsorship Scheme (NCS), which helps them meet childcare costs. There are two types of childcare subsidy for children: a universal subsidy that is not means-tested and an income-assessed subsidy that is means-tested. I...
by Allan Cuthbert | Feb 26, 2025 | Children with Special Needs, FINANCIAL WELLBEING, Special Needs, SPECIAL NEEDS ARTICLES
No, I am not recruiting parents to work in MI6 as the next James Bond; I am referring to becoming an Agent for your child when dealing with the Department of Social Protection. When your child applies for Disability Allowance, appointing a parent as an Agent is an...
by Allan Cuthbert | Jan 27, 2025 | Children with Special Needs, FINANCIAL WELLBEING, SPECIAL NEEDS ARTICLES, SPECIAL NEEDS ENTITLEMENTS
Long-Term Illness Scheme What is the Long-Term Illness Scheme? If your child has specific illnesses or conditions as listed on the HSE Long-Term Illness Scheme, your child may be allowed to obtain treatment, medicines, and equipment directly related to their illness...
by Allan Cuthbert | Jan 22, 2025 | Children with Special Needs, FINANCIAL WELLBEING, SPECIAL NEEDS ARTICLES, SPECIAL NEEDS ENTITLEMENTS
Incapacitated Child Tax Credit Updated 2025 What is Incapacitated Child Tax Credit? Incapacitated Child Tax Credit is a tax credit for parents of children with special needs who are paying tax as an employee or self-employed. The Revenue wants to acknowledge the...
by Allan Cuthbert | Dec 20, 2024 | FINANCIAL WELLBEING, SPECIAL NEEDS ARTICLES
Having a child with special needs significantly impacts parents’ personal finances and money. Maybe one parent has to reduce their working hours or stop altogether to become a full-time Caregiver. This has an immediate impact as a lower salary enters the family...
