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.
This is a list of the money and assets that are taken into account when a claim for Universal Credit is being assessed.
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.
A quick overview of what a DWP Appointee is and when you might become one for a disabled young person. DWP stands for Department of Work and Pensions.
Discussing the difference between a Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) and a Deputyship.
This is a guide from hft who are on a mission to make lives of learning disabled people better. I regularly refer to their guide to the care act and this guide about money matters is equally good and easy to read.
If your young person was born between 1 September 2002 and 2 January 2011 you might have a Child Trust Fund (CTF) for them. This document is an overview of what is a CTF and how to access the money when your young person turns 18.