by Allan Cuthbert | Mar 5, 2024 | FINANCIAL WELLBEING, SPECIAL NEEDS ARTICLES, Uncategorized
Coping With Siblings Doing Exams – By Dolores As your child grows up, the dynamics in the household also change. Other siblings at different times in their life need more or less of your attention as well and it can become challenging. Let’s take my home. I...
by Allan Cuthbert | Mar 4, 2024 | Financial, FINANCIAL WELLBEING, SPECIAL NEEDS ARTICLES, SPECIAL NEEDS ENTITLEMENTS
Transition from Domiciliary Care Allowance to Disability Allowance – By Allan Our children grow up fast. I can remember my daughter being born like it was yesterday, and now she is 20 years old. I receive many calls throughout the year from my families when their...
by Allan Cuthbert | Mar 4, 2024 | Financial, FINANCIAL WELLBEING, SPECIAL NEEDS ARTICLES, SPECIAL NEEDS ENTITLEMENTS
Domiciliary Care Allowance FAQ 2024 Ireland What is Domiciliary Care Allowance? Domiciliary Care Allowance is a monthly payment to parents who have children with special needs. Parents need to apply through the Department of Social Protection and show proof that their...
by Allan Cuthbert | Mar 4, 2024 | FINANCIAL WELLBEING, SPECIAL NEEDS ARTICLES, SPECIAL NEEDS ENTITLEMENTS
Disability Allowance FAQ 2024 Ireland What is Disability Allowance? Disability Allowance is a weekly payment paid to people whose disability is severe enough to affect their ability to work. Often, parents assume that their children must finish their education before...
by Dolores Crowley | Jan 24, 2024 | SPECIAL NEEDS ARTICLES
As a 57-year-old mother of my handsome 28-year-old son, I reflect on the journey we’ve travelled together. When David, was young and faced physical challenges, I gladly lifted him wherever needed. Bending my back during dressing, bath time, all the different...
by Allan Cuthbert | Jan 15, 2024 | FINANCIAL WELLBEING, SPECIAL NEEDS ARTICLES
As one of your goals for 2024, why not take the time to update your child’s Special Needs Trust Plan? It is not as hard as you may think; all that is required is blowing the dust off your original plan, a pen and some thinking time. Why do this? Life changes and so...