iva and dissabiltiy allowance

[ivahunter]

hi all, i just wanted to know do i let my IP know about my dissability allowance being accepted because this is for my childs dissabilty. does it count as extra income?

[Shining]

hi there, I would let your IP know as it's always good to keep them in the loop but if it's for your child then I would doubt they'll want any but hang around and another poster who does know will be along very soon.

[kallis3]

It shouldn't be a problem if it is for your child, but as Lesley says, let your IP know.

[ivahunter]

i'm scared they'll try to take it and force me to hand some over. its not that i don't want to give it but i wanted to save it for my childs therapy sessions. i feel guilty.

[kallis3]

Don't feel guilty. If it is for your child then there should be no problem with it but you do need to speak to your IP sooner rather than later.

[Shining]

You save for your childs therapy, explain it to your IP. Your child must come first

[kallis3]

That's exactly right Lesley. Family must always come first.