Information for young people

Managing money

As you get older, it is helpful to learn about managing and saving money.

These websites have helpful information:

Personal Independence Payment

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit for people with long-term health conditions or disabilities who need extra help with daily living or mobility.

Watch video's about PIP.

Personal budgets and direct payments

A personal budget is funding to meet the extra and individual support needs of children and young people. It is given out when it is clear that a child or young person's needs cannot be met fully by mainstream or targeted services without extra support being in place.

There are 3 types of personal budgets available:

  • personal health budgets
  • personal education budgets
  • social care direct payments