Is a list of all the money you receive and all the things you spend money on every month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Making a budget is the first step towards taking control of your finances and getting your situation back on track. Budgeting helps you to see where your money is going, so it\u2019s easier to make sure that you\u2019ve covered all of the things you need to pay for. Budgeting advice from Step Change<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n Have a look at our benefits<\/a> page with useful information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n As young disabled people turn 16, 17, 18 or 19, they become entitled to benefits and support in their own right. Their entitlement may depend on whether they are still in education, job seeking or claiming benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Parents\u2019 and carers\u2019 benefits and tax credits will depend not only on the student or employment status of the young person but also on what benefits the young person is claiming. Benefits and tax credits are complex. The following is a general guide<\/a> to help families and young people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Step change has got lots of practical debt information<\/a> and advice on money and budgeting<\/a>, plus useful tips on boosting your income, saving for a rainy day and how to keep in control of your finances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We\u2019re here to help with a range of debt calculators and tools<\/a> – all available online so you can get the support and advice you need, when you need it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you are struggling with bills or worried about debt you don\u2019t need to struggle alone. You can get advice from Citizens Advice online<\/a>, over the phone<\/a>, or by contacting your local Citizens Advice office<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dosh<\/a> is a financial advocacy service that supports people with a learning disability to be more independent and have more control over their finances. Dosh also provides some useful resources<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Money Advice Service<\/a> contains a whole range of information about if you become ill or disabled<\/a> as well as Money saving tips and discounts for disabled people<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Scope<\/a> also provide information and advice about managing money<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You might also want to look at this easy read booklet called \u2018Help looking after your money\u2019<\/a> and visit the Money Advice Service<\/a> budgeting and managing money webpages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Rethink Mental Illness provides support and information for people living with mental health conditions. Visit their website www.rethink.org<\/a> (which has a section on mental health and money issues).<\/p>\n\n\n\n MIND also provide information on money and mental health<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mencap is a national charity for people with a learning disability. Visit their website www.mencap.org.uk<\/a> (which includes information about money issues for people with a learning disability and their families) or call them on 0808 808 1111.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For help, advice and support with cost of living<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n These could include a stair lift, wide doorway, adapting bathrooms or kitchens. The work may be funded through a Disabled Facilities Grant<\/a> administered through your local district council<\/a>, or provided on the recommendation of an occupational therapist (OT).<\/p>\n\n\n\nBenefits<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
From child to adult – disability, transition and family finance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Debt support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Money management for people with disabilities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Mental health and money issues<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Money issues for people with a learning disability<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Cost of living support<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Major adaptations to your home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n