Additional Needs Payment

They didn’t approve it because ( technically) the fact that you’d already paid for the things meant that your “need had been met”. So, you no longer had a “need”, disqualifying you from the ANP scheme.

Absolutely. I’m loathe to quote Margaret Thatcher but she hit the nail on the head when she said “there’s no such thing as “public” money, there’s only taxpayers money”.

Of course you are Cherry. That’s not the point I’m making at all. Sorry if I offended you.

I wasn't aware you could apply for this on line 🤔 I was told its by post only & to a specific address in Newbridge dealing with these application. Mine processed & paid with in a week but application by post

So is it the case with ANP that if you have money in bank no payment? Say 500 euro in bank and needed washing machine that no ANP would be paid

Did you say on the form family members paid and it's to refund them

Unfortunately the ANP is for emergency needs , for specific emergencies . Any one putting in an application must prove there is an immediate need for example a Household appliance , Car repair etc . Supports with Utility bills are handled by MABs I believe. They will not award anything for something already paid ,even if someone borrowed to pay.

Obviously a claimants Bank Balance might have a baring on a decision but they'll assess income also.

I can only go on my experience which was to cover the cost of House hold appliances & Travel expenses for medical appointments. I submitted Quotations for the Equipment & a guess of €20 for a train ticket . I was awarded the amount on the Quotation + €20 for travel.

You will be disqualified as far as I’m concerned. Please let us know what the response is.

Ah sorry Dempo. I didn’t read the whole thread. The ANP application is full of landmines.

Hi all, looking for some advice for my next door Neighbour, unfortunately she has suffered a left side stroke a month ago, and has a long and huge road ahead of her, she's 60 and has been on disability this past 8 years.

She doesn't have a whole pile to her name, she ls renting her house with some help from HAP. So what I'm wondering when I see this ANP. Would she qualify for anything? maybe a laptop or WiFi data dongle or anything like that, it's to get her on to Netflix while she is in hospital. There is no WiFi available and her phone provider coverage is cat.

Anything else that might be recommended that she apply for? She usually just lives week to week.

Thanks in advance.

Hi, there, unfortunately the ANP is only for Emergency Needs such as replacement Fridge, Cooker, Car Repairs, One off emergency costs etc. I do sympathise with your Neighbour but the criteria is very strict & means tested. Also worth pointing out, as I've advised before, a, person claiming can't have already paid for an item or borrowed to pay, looking for ANP to help repay.

I went through the application & was successful but Submitted Quotes, Bank Statements & detailed explanation of my then needs.

There maybe other Services that help those on Disability & indeed Charitable organisations.