These are notes for the basis of a discussion with parents around how their young person’s ability to make their own decisions can affect how a parent can support or manage the young person’s financial affairs.
These are notes from Sue’s experience of completing the Universal Credit (UC) migration from Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) for her daughter.
Information and suggestions that might make it easier to secure a lease in the private sector for people on benefits.
An overview guide to the PIP application and points awarded for each daily living and mobility activity. The PIP application form does not show the descriptors and points awarded for each descriptor and it can be helpful to know what these are when completing your form.
Notes from the workshop Sue attended about migration from legacy benefits to Universal Credit (UC).
This document has been written on the back of a newsletter article from the Down’s Syndrome Association about whether parents can charge their young person rent and a contribution towards other household costs if they are living at home.
These are the benefit rates and minimum income guarantee rates for 2025/2026 for the benefits that affect disabled young people – it is not a comprehensive list of all benefits and current rates.
This is a list of the money and assets that are taken into account when a claim for Universal Credit is being assessed.
This document is an overview of what the Minimum Income Guarantee (MIG) is and the amount of the relevant allowances.
Many people in receipt of an adult social care package who are on benefits will have to make a contribution towards their care package. However, you may be able to offset some or all of your disability related expenses against your contribution.
This workshop is expanding on the financial topics touched on in our All Kinds of Everything workshop. You should note that I am not a financial or legal expert and that as family circumstances are going to vary you may need to consult a solicitor or financial advisor to ensure you have the correct information for your circumstances.
A basic overview based on a Disabled young person in their 20s. I have left out information that is not relevant, or not likely to be relevant, to such a person. Therefore, these notes are not, in any way comprehensive.