by Dolores Crowley | Feb 26, 2025 | Children with Special Needs, FINANCIAL WELLBEING, Special Needs, SPECIAL NEEDS ARTICLES
How did I hear about home help? I didn’t know this service was available to me. I hadn’t even given it a second thought, and if I did, I assumed it was for the elderly. Let me tell you how I came about it. I was tired, well, exhausted. I had lots of back procedures...
by David Crowley | Feb 5, 2025 | Children with Special Needs, FINANCIAL WELLBEING, SPECIAL NEEDS ARTICLES, SPECIAL NEEDS ENTITLEMENTS
LOVE IS IN THE AIR I love St Valentines Day. Love is always good on this day. Allan always tells me it’s all about the money but that is not true. Every year I get cards and presents from my mum. When my nana was alive she always had a special present for me on this...
by Dolores Crowley | Feb 3, 2025 | Children with Special Needs, FINANCIAL WELLBEING, Special Needs, SPECIAL NEEDS ARTICLES
As Carers, we often find ourselves in situations where money is tight; we seem to be busy all the time and have very little time or money for ourselves. We never know what tomorrow brings and the demands on us. Some of us live week to week on our Carer’s...
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 | May 20, 2024 | Children with Special Needs, FINANCIAL WELLBEING, SPECIAL NEEDS ARTICLES, SPECIAL NEEDS ENTITLEMENTS
Carer’s Support Grant FAQ 2025 How much is the Carer’s Support Grant in 2025? The annual Grant for 2025 is €2,000 and will be paid on Thursday 5th of June by the Department of Social Protection. If you are caring for more than one person, you are entitled...
