by Allan Cuthbert | Jan 19, 2024 | Financial, FINANCIAL WELLBEING, SPECIAL NEEDS ARTICLES, SPECIAL NEEDS ENTITLEMENTS
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 child needs substantial care when compared...
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...
by Allan Cuthbert | Jul 6, 2023 | Children with Special Needs, FINANCIAL WELLBEING, SPECIAL NEEDS ARTICLES, SPECIAL NEEDS ENTITLEMENTS
What is Carer’s Benefit (CB)? Carer’s Benefit is a payment made to parents who stop work or reduce their working hours to 18.5 or less per week to care for a child with additional needs. It is payable for 104 weeks, but once you have used up your 104...
by Allan Cuthbert | Jul 6, 2023 | Children with Special Needs, FINANCIAL WELLBEING, SPECIAL NEEDS ARTICLES, SPECIAL NEEDS ENTITLEMENTS
What is the Household Benefits Package 2025? The Household Benefits Package (HBP) 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 for the Household Benefits Package? You are automatically...
