Life with a family member with PWS can often mean additional expenses for the household, and any additional financial help that can be obtained can be useful. Although a diagnosis of PWS doesn’t automatically entitle families to financial support there are some allowances that can be applied for. A family's circumstances will be considered on a case by case basis, against the set criteria in each situation. 

• Disability Living Allowance (DLA) – 3months to 15 years old – made up from 2 components, the ‘care component’ and the ‘mobility component’ and to get DLA you must be eligible for at least one component - www.gov.uk/dla-disability-living-allowance-benefit
  
  
• Personal Independence Payment (PIP) – from 16 years onwards – potential help with costs if you have a long term ill-health or disability - www.gov.uk/pip
  
  
• Carers allowance – potential payments if you care for someone at least 35 hours a week and they receive certain benefits - www.gov.uk/carers-allowance
  
  
• Universal Credit (UC) – potential payments to help with living costs if you are on a low income or out of work - www.gov.uk/universal-credit
  
  
• Council Tax reduction – potential reductions if you’re on a low income or claim benefits - www.gov.uk/apply-council-tax-reduction