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Suzy

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 Im new to forums and have joined to see if anyone else has the same dilemma as me. I'm  mum to 19 year old Joshua who  has autism. Joshua  is relatively high functioning, is being supported by mencap in unpaid employment with a local charitable organisation, he is unlikely to be able to work without some kind of support,  it's a fantastic placement. I hadn't arranged for Joshua to claim any benefits until recently, his ESA and DLA has now  come through and he receives more money than I expected. I planned for Joshua  to save this money for his future, but note that ESA will be stopped if he has savings over a certain amount. This money willl mount up quickly so  I dont know what to do. Anyone had similar dilemma?

Suzy

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  • Hi, as has already been mentioned, if he lives with you then he shd pay some rent, his  share of all the bills (gas, elec, council tax, food etc.)  He needs to be able to purchase things for himself, such a a new bed, phone, clothes, tv etc etc.  So that shd keep his savings down to some degree.  Also he needs money for holidays if he likes going on them + money to spend on any interests he may have.  Smile

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  • Hi, as has already been mentioned, if he lives with you then he shd pay some rent, his  share of all the bills (gas, elec, council tax, food etc.)  He needs to be able to purchase things for himself, such a a new bed, phone, clothes, tv etc etc.  So that shd keep his savings down to some degree.  Also he needs money for holidays if he likes going on them + money to spend on any interests he may have.  Smile

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