Take part in Counting the Costs 2024

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Wednesday 28 August 2024

Tags: universal credit, housing, energy costs, carer's allowance, benefits & tax credits, cost of living


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It’s back – Contact’s Counting the Costs survey. It’s a chance for families across the UK to have your voice heard about the financial impact of having disabled children.

The survey looks at everything from extra costs to a parent carer’s capacity to take part in paid work.

What does the survey cover?

The survey includes questions on your energy costs, the impact of unsuitable housing and your experience of getting adaptations.

There are questions on the costs of assessments, equipment and therapies. There are also questions on the extra costs of having a child out of school due to their additional needs.

We are also interested in your experience of claiming disability benefits, Universal Credit and Carer’s Allowance (Carer Support Payment in Scotland).

How taking part makes a difference?

We have listened to your financial concerns, through our helpline and in our private Facebook group, as well as during workshops and focus groups, and updated our survey with the latest issues.

Your responses will help us campaign for stronger financial support from UK governments and energy companies.  The findings will also help us fundraise so we can provide more advice.

In the past we have successfully campaigned for better financial support, including:

  • Cost of living payments and help towards energy bill.
  • Ending the DLA takeaway in hospital.
  • Extra childcare payment for disabled children.

How to respond

The survey takes 20 minutes to complete and will be available to fill in until Monday 30 September at 10am.

And by taking part, you’ll have a chance to win one of 10 vouchers worth £50 each!

Take part now.

If you need advice on family finances, please visit our money and benefits online information hub.