DLA...what else?

ally91

i currently recieve the middle rate for care DLA on behalf of my 22month old daughter, who has an un-diagnosed breathing condition.

i get carers allowence too and claim child tax credits and child benefit. are there any other benefits/ things we could apply for, or benefit from? im aware that i may be abe to get a railcard but thats it x

[Deleted User]

do you have a working partner?

BigAunty

are you in rental accommodation? have you looked into housing benefit?

have you looked into council tax benefit?

the above 2 will depend on household income so that's why we need to know if your partner is working and how much they earn.

marleyboy

Hi, we too have a Son with special needs and I highly recommend you contact http://www.portage.org.uk/ for further assistance and support.

They are a good step for getting additional support, allowances and advice.

http://www.familyfund.org.uk/ Offer grants and support for families with disabled children

ManicMum

Hello.

Have you looked into Motability, if you are a driver? I know someone whose child has a physical disability and they get their car tax paid.

nannytone_2

ManicMum wrote: »

Hello.

Have you looked into Motability, if you are a driver? I know someone whose child has a physical disability and they get their car tax paid.

high rate mobility is needed for this

ally91

hi guys just to reply to all of your questions, i currently live with my my mum in a council house. i am a single parent. we are due to move next week to a private rented property because we arecurrently overcrowded in our current house. we havent yet applied for housing/tax benefit as the house is in my mums name and we are unsure if she will qualfy x

kingfisherblue

There is quite a lot of information on this thread:

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4012773

As others have said, a lot will depend on household income. You haven't said that you receive income support, so I'm taking the chance and assuming that you have a partner. If this is the case, depending on his wages, you might get working tax credit, housing benefit or LHA (if you rent) or council tax benefit.

The mobility component of DLA is payable at the age of 3 if your daughter qualifies for the higher rate, or age 5 if she qualifies for the lower rate.

If you need to take bulky medical equipment out with you, such as oxygen cylinders, you might be able to get a blue badge. You apply for this at your local council.

There are various charities that will fund equipment, holidays, etc, depending on what you need and what your household income is. Marleyboy mentioned the Family Fund - you may receive a visit before they help for the first time, but if you are successful, you can apply each year providing you still meet the criteria.

Children under three are often admitted to events, theme parks, etc free, but many places offer a free place to the carer. This might mean paying for your daughter, but it would be cheaper to pay the child's price for her and have you, as her carer, admitted free. There is a long thread on the Disability and Dosh board with details of places that allow this.

ally91

kingfisherblue wrote: »

There is quite a lot of information on this thread:


As others have said, a lot will depend on household income. You haven't said that you receive income support, so I'm taking the chance and assuming that you have a partner. If this is the case, depending on his wages, you might get working tax credit, housing benefit or LHA (if you rent) or council tax benefit.

The mobility component of DLA is payable at the age of 3 if your daughter qualifies for the higher rate, or age 5 if she qualifies for the lower rate.

If you need to take bulky medical equipment out with you, such as oxygen cylinders, you might be able to get a blue badge. You apply for this at your local council.

There are various charities that will fund equipment, holidays, etc, depending on what you need and what your household income is. Marleyboy mentioned the Family Fund - you may receive a visit before they help for the first time, but if you are successful, you can apply each year providing you still meet the criteria.

Children under three are often admitted to events, theme parks, etc free, but many places offer a free place to the carer. This might mean paying for your daughter, but it would be cheaper to pay the child's price for her and have you, as her carer, admitted free. There is a long thread on the Disability and Dosh board with details of places that allow this.

hey no i dont no have a partner buti havent yet applied for income support i currently live with my mum and after tax shecomes home with little over 1,000 a month. we do have to carry oxygen cyliders around and a saturation monitor however, after looking into it we cannot get a blue badge as its all about mobility x

kingfisherblue

There is another poster on here who has a blue badge for her daughter, born prematurely and using oxygen. Apologies to that poster, as I can't remember her name

The rules for blue badges have changed and you can get a BB if you need to take heavy or bulky medical equipment with you. I will try to find a link.

ETA:

Have a look on page 3 of this link. It specifically refers to medical equipment for children under 2:

http://www.bluebadgenetwork.org.uk/The%20Blue%20Badge%20Scheme%20-%20website%20details.pdf

Onearmedbandit_2

Hi my godsons mum got a blue badge when he was 18 months as he relays on oxygen 24hrs a day in the form of a big cylinder . So mobility isn't the only factor. She got a mobility car on his 3rd birthday. Hope this helps. He's 4 in October.