Child with ADHD..what benefits might I get?

funnymonkey

Hello.
I am a single unemployed mother with 2 children, one who has ADHD and I have recently been informed that I might get these benefits which I have listed below (please correct me if I am wrong)
This is what I have been told by a friend of mine
tax credits for 2 children approx £115 a week
child benefit for 2 children approx £35 a week
Disability allowance because of child with ADHD £304 per month
Carers allowance £244 per month
Council tax reduction £??
Heating allowance£???

Presently getting £70 a week jsa and mortgage assistance of £70 a week but what will happen when the 2 year mortgage help ends?
Thank you very much...just after confirmation as Im just not sure at all...thank you

McKneff

I would be very doubtful to be honest.


Why not ring up DWP and find out for definite.


You should already be getting child benefit anyway.

Teahfc

What happened to your guaranteed job ?

funnymonkey wrote: »

Hello.
I am presently unemployed and considering few options..


Also would I get all other benefits but just my jsa allowance stopped or would all other benefits be stopped also, like help towards children etc.
I have a guaranteed job lined up in about 9 months time when my points come off my licence but will obviously keep looking in the meantime..
Thank you.

Indie_Kid

DLA is based on care and /or mobility needs and not the diagnosis. Your child needs to have more needs than a child their own age. You won't get DLA just because you have a child with a disability.

merlin68

No such thing as a heating allowance either.

Indie_Kid

merlin68 wrote: »

No such thing as a heating allowance either.

There is, however, the cold weather payments. But you've got to be on an out of work benefit, meet other criteria and the average temperature must be 0 celcius for 7 consecutive days.

nannytone_2

there is also the warm home discount.
this year it is £140 and is payable to people on certain benefits.
you need to look on your energy providers website to see if you meet their criteria. you have to apply before the end of january