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 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 1, 2024 | FINANCIAL WELLBEING, SPECIAL NEEDS ARTICLES, SPECIAL NEEDS ENTITLEMENTS
The Christmas Bonus is an extra payment for people getting a long-term (over 12 months) social welfare payment such as Carer’s Allowance, Carer’s Benefit, Disability Allowance and Domiciliary Care Allowance. Your payment will come in automatically with your qualifying...
by Allan Cuthbert | Jul 25, 2024 | FINANCIAL WELLBEING, SPECIAL NEEDS ARTICLES, SPECIAL NEEDS ENTITLEMENTS
What is a Medical Card? A Medical card is issued by the HSE and allows the cardholder certain health benefits for free. To be awarded, a parent needs to pass a means-tested assessment. However, if your child receives Domiciliary Care Allowance or Disability Allowance,...
by Allan Cuthbert | Jul 22, 2024 | Financial, SPECIAL NEEDS ARTICLES, SPECIAL NEEDS ENTITLEMENTS
What is the Household Benefits Package? The Household Benefits Package is made up of €35 per month off your electricity or gas bills and a free TV Licence from your next renewal date. Who can apply? If you receive a Carer’s Allowance, you are automatically...
