by Dolores Crowley | Jul 25, 2024 | FINANCIAL WELLBEING, SPECIAL NEEDS ARTICLES
The Importance of Letting Your Child Make Their Own Decisions As you know, parenting brings a unique set of joys and challenges. From trying to find the right school, therapy, and support, we often find it all chaotic (maybe that’s just me). One aspect of parenting...
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 | Jun 26, 2024 | FINANCIAL WELLBEING, SPECIAL NEEDS ARTICLES, SPECIAL NEEDS ENTITLEMENTS
What is Carer’s Benefit? Carer’s Benefit is a payment made to certain employed 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...
by Dolores Crowley | Jun 26, 2024 | FINANCIAL WELLBEING, SPECIAL NEEDS ARTICLES
There is really nothing like summer and sunshine! We all need it, especially here in Ireland, where sunny days are rare. A bit of sunshine can do wonders for our spirits. Planning a holiday with David takes a lot of research. Because he uses a wheelchair, I...
by Dolores Crowley | May 20, 2024 | FINANCIAL WELLBEING
Carers allowance My son, David, is one of the many children who require constant care, but I consider myself lucky—he’s healthy and not on medication. Yet, the challenges are profound, ongoing and constant. Carer’s Allowance, while appreciated, only...
by Allan Cuthbert | May 20, 2024 | FINANCIAL WELLBEING, SPECIAL NEEDS ARTICLES, SPECIAL NEEDS ENTITLEMENTS
Carer’s Support Grant FAQ 2024 How much is the Carer’s Support Grant in 2024? The annual Grant for 2024 is €1,850 and will be paid on Thursday 6th of June by the Department of Social Protection. If you are caring for more than one person, you are entitled...
