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 Allan Cuthbert | Oct 11, 2023 | FINANCIAL WELLBEING, SPECIAL NEEDS ARTICLES, SPECIAL NEEDS ENTITLEMENTS
Budget 2024 was announced on the tenth of October 2023. The Budget sets out an overall multi-billion package of spending increases, once-off payments and tax cuts. With all the billions, how much of this will trickle down to parents of children with special needs? The...
by Allan Cuthbert | Jul 17, 2023 | SPECIAL NEEDS ENTITLEMENTS
Have you previously worked at least 3 consecutive years in the UK and paid National Insurance? If so, you might be entitled to a UK state pension if you make voluntary contributions. To get a proportion of the UK pension, you need at least 10 years of National...
by Allan Cuthbert | Jul 10, 2023 | 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 the Medical Card, a parent needs to pass a means-tested assessment. However, if your child receives Domiciliary Care Allowance or...