9-Crucial Questions

by | Aug 22, 2011 | REGULATED

The most important financial questions a parent of a child with special needs must answer YES to. Have you set up a trust and will for your child with special needs? Have you decided your child’s future living arrangements? Have you provided sufficient life cover for...
Back to School Allowance

Back to School Allowance

by | Jul 29, 2011 | SPECIAL NEEDS ENTITLEMENTS

This allowance helps parents meet the cost of uniforms and footwear for their children. It doesn’t matter whether or not you have children with special needs.  The scheme operates from June to September each year and is means tested. The main criteria are you...

Disabled Parking Card

by | Apr 11, 2011 | SPECIAL NEEDS ENTITLEMENTS

The Disabled Person’s Parking Card is for drivers or passengers with disabilities. Card holders can park in disabled parking spaces. The card is for people whose disability affects their mobility and who currently hold a Primary Medical Certificate. Generally,...

Don’t set up a standard will

by | Apr 5, 2011 | SPECIAL NEEDS LEGAL

If you have a child with special needs then you need legal advice on how best to pass on any assets to them when you are gone. Many parents make the mistake of setting out a standard will and not realising the impact this will have in the future. Instead parents need...