Special Needs Planning: The Podcast

Rhiannon Gogh and Ali Fanshawe

Welcome to Special Needs Planning: The Podcast created by SENDA We’re on a mission - creating secure financial futures for every kind of life and every kind of family. And we’d love you to join us on that journey. We want to transform the advice market in Special Needs Planning. And that starts with you. Why? Because families with SEND dependents have very different financial and inheritance planning needs from those without. Join us as we keep learning more and in doing so, improve outcomes for some of our most vulnerable clients.

  1. May 27

    Trusts & vulnerable clients

    There's a lot of negative press around at the moment around trusts. But the use of trusts for vulnerable clients or families who have children who will be lifelong dependents can be incredibly beneficial, for many reasons. Here we talk to Heledd Wyn, SENDA Board Member and Solicitor (TEP) at Rothley Law about what to think about when discussing trusts with clients. Financial planning Special needs families Disability financial planning Special needs trusts Financial security Future planning Estate planning Wealth management Vulnerable persons trust Disabled persons trust Discretionary trust Will Wills Wills and trusts Special needs parenting Caregiver support Family budgeting Long-term care planning Sibling planning Guardianship Life care planning Caregiver financial stress Court of protection deputyship Tax strategies for special needs Government benefits Financial aid for disabilities Insurance for special needs families Disability rights and finance Inclusive financial education Transition planning (school to adult life) Advocacy and financial literacy Navigating financial systems Empowering special needs families Enabling SENDA Special needs and disabilities Disabled person Disabled Children Special Educational Needs SEND SEN Education Health & Care Plan EHCP Financial planning Personal finance Wealth management Financial literacy Money management Budgeting tips Retirement planning Investment strategies Long-term financial goals Financial independence Budgeting basics Saving strategies Investing 101 Tax planning Debt management Credit scores Emergency funds Financial goals Passive income Estate planning Life insurance Critical Illness Insurance Shareholder insurance Key Person Insurance Private Medical insurance Millennials and money Financial planning for families Gen Z investing Couples and money Money tips for parents Small business finances How to build wealth Financial freedom Smart money moves From debt to wealth Money mindset Master your money Stop living paycheck to paycheck Autism Complex Autism Special Needs Parent Special Needs parenting Autism Mum Autism Dad Specialist Schools Financial Adviser Financial Planner IFA Chartered Financial Planner

  2. Apr 22

    Financial Planning at the sharp end: PI & CoP

    Jennifer Stone is an award-winning Independent Financial Adviser with over 30 years’ experience, specialising in personal injury and clinical negligence cases. Currently with Chase de Vere, she is widely recognised for her expertise in advising both claimants and defendants, and has produced more than a thousand expert witness reports over the course of her career. Jennifer’s work sits at the intersection of finance, law, and vulnerability. She supports clients and legal teams with complex topics such as personal injury trusts, long-term financial planning, and Court of Protection matters, and is regularly appointed by Deputies to provide financial advice for protected beneficiaries. Her commitment to excellence in vulnerable client care has earned her national recognition, including Professional Adviser’s Woman of the Year – Vulnerable Client Care in both 2023 and 2025, as well as a 2025 commendation for Outstanding Contribution to the Profession. Fifteen years prior to joining Chase de Vere in 2020, Jennifer co-founded the specialist firm Nestor Financial Group, playing a key role in building it into one of the UK’s most respected names in personal injury financial advice. She is also a frequent speaker and writer within the legal sector, contributing insights that help practitioners better understand the financial needs of injured and vulnerable clients. Financial planning Special needs families Disability financial planning Special needs trusts Financial security Future planning Estate planning Wealth management Vulnerable persons trust Disabled persons trust Discretionary trust Will Wills Wills and trusts Special needs parenting Caregiver support Family budgeting Long-term care planning Sibling planning Guardianship Life care planning Caregiver financial stress Court of protection deputyship Tax strategies for special needs Government benefits Financial aid for disabilities Insurance for special needs families Disability rights and finance Inclusive financial education Transition planning (school to adult life) Advocacy and financial literacy Navigating financial systems Empowering special needs families Enabling SENDA Special needs and disabilities Disabled person Disabled Children Special Educational Needs SEND SEN Education Health & Care Plan EHCP Financial planning Personal finance Wealth management Financial literacy Money management Budgeting tips Retirement planning Investment strategies Long-term financial goals Financial independence Budgeting basics Saving strategies Investing 101 Tax planning Debt management Credit scores Emergency funds Financial goals Passive income Estate planning Life insurance Critical Illness Insurance Shareholder insurance Key Person Insurance Private Medical insurance Millennials and money Financial planning for families Gen Z investing Couples and money Money tips for parents Small business finances How to build wealth Financial freedom Smart money moves From debt to wealth Money mindset Master your money Stop living paycheck to paycheck Autism Complex Autism Special Needs Parent Special Needs parenting Autism Mum Autism Dad Specialist Schools Financial Adviser Financial Planner IFA Chartered Financial Planner Personal Injury Court of Protection

  3. Apr 1

    Understanding EHCPs (Education Health & Care Plans) and what it means to your clients

    Kelly Lampard is the founder of SEND Navigator, aneurodiversity-informed digital platform currently in development, designed to simplify the SEND system for families. Alongside building SEND Navigator, she leads the SEND service line at Bath Family Law, supporting families navigating the intersection of separation, education law, and additional needs. Drawing on both professional training and lived experience as a parent, Kelly is passionate about creating clearer, fairer pathways for children with SEND and the families who support them. In this episode, Kelly helps to clarify the purpose of an EHCP so that as financial and legal advisers, we can better understand the nature of our client's needs. SEND Navigator | Navigate EHCPs & School Support with ConfidenceSEND Support – Bath Family Law Financial planning Special needs families Disability financial planning Special needs trusts Financial security Future planning Estate planning Wealth management Vulnerable persons trust Disabled persons trust Discretionary trust Will Wills Wills and trusts Special needs parenting Caregiver support Family budgeting Long-term care planning Sibling planning Guardianship Life care planning Caregiver financial stress Court of protection deputyship Tax strategies for special needs Government benefits Financial aid for disabilities Insurance for special needs families Disability rights and finance Inclusive financial education Transition planning (school to adult life) Advocacy and financial literacy Navigating financial systems Empowering special needs families Enabling SENDA Special needs and disabilities Disabled person Disabled Children Special Educational Needs SEND SEN Education Health & Care Plan EHCP Financial planning Personal finance Wealth management Financial literacy Money management Budgeting tips Retirement planning Investment strategies Long-term financial goals Financial independence Budgeting basics Saving strategies Investing 101 Tax planning Debt management Credit scores Emergency funds Financial goals Passive income Estate planning Life insurance Critical Illness Insurance Shareholder insurance Key Person Insurance Private Medical insurance Millennials and money Financial planning for families Gen Z investing Couples and money Money tips for parents Small business finances How to build wealth Financial freedom Smart money moves From debt to wealth Money mindset Master your money Stop living paycheck to paycheck Autism Complex Autism Special Needs Parent Special Needs parenting Autism Mum Autism Dad Specialist Schools Financial Adviser

  4. Mar 11

    The ground-breaking review of tax & disability in the UK

    Paul is a part-time Departmental Lecturer in Taxation Law atthe University of Oxford following a career focussed on corporate financial advisory work - spending much of the last 18 years of his executive career advising defined benefit pension scheme trustees on financial aspects of therelationship between the scheme and its sponsoring employers.  He also works for a professional pension trustee company. Paul is father of a young person with special needs and in2023 completed a part-time PhD addressing the question "Is the UK tax system effective in supporting disabled people?".  The concept for the simplified savings account discussed in the Tax Law Review Committee of the IFS paper was set out in Paul's PhD, alongside a review of disability trusts - and he has been delighted to able to develop it in the Tax Law Review Committee paper, drawing on input from a number of specialist colleagues. Read the full paper here:Tax and disability in the UK: review of trusts and other savings options | Institute for Fiscal StudiesFind out more about US Able Accounts here: Home - ABLE National Resource Center Financial planning Special needs families Disability financial planning Special needs trusts Financial security Future planning Estate planning Wealth management Vulnerable persons trust Disabled persons trust Discretionary trust Will Wills Wills and trusts Special needs parenting Caregiver support Family budgeting Long-term care planning Sibling planning Guardianship Life care planning Caregiver financial stress Court of protection deputyship Tax strategies for special needs Government benefits Financial aid for disabilities Insurance for special needs families Disability rights and finance Inclusive financial education Transition planning (school to adult life) Advocacy and financial literacy Navigating financial systems Empowering special needs families Enabling SENDA Special needs and disabilities Disabled person Disabled Children Special Educational Needs SEND SEN Education Health & Care Plan EHCP Financial planning Personal finance Wealth management Financial literacy Money management Budgeting tips Retirement planning Investment strategies Long-term financial goals Financial independence Budgeting basics Saving strategies Investing 101 Tax planning Debt management Credit scores Emergency funds Financial goals Passive income Estate planning Life insurance Critical Illness Insurance Shareholder insurance Key Person Insurance Private Medical insurance Millennials and money Financial planning for families Gen Z investing Couples and money Money tips for parents Small business finances How to build wealth Financial freedom Smart money moves From debt to wealth Money mindset Master your money Stop living paycheck to paycheck Autism Complex Autism Special Needs Parent Special Needs parenting Autism Mum Autism Dad Specialist Schools Financial Adviser

  5. Feb 11

    Disability & Accessibility in Insurance & Finance

    Eddie is a passionate advocate for the insurance and financial planning profession. He is a Disability and AccessAmbassador for Insurance, a Non-Executive Director of the PFS and serves on the board of the European Financial Planning Association. Throughout his career, Eddie has been dedicated tosupporting, mentoring, and spearheading initiatives that build consumer confidence and trust. A lifelong champion of apprenticeships and professionaldevelopment, Eddie chairs the advisory board of the Finance in Society Research Institute and has been involved in the development of University courses. Beyond finance, Eddie brings the same curiosity and care toeveryday life. He’s been married to Marina for over 36 years and recently pursued his passion by qualifying as a Tea Sommelier. You can find out more about Eddie's work here: Edward Grant FPFS, MSc, EFP, FRSA | LinkedInAnd links from the podcast are here:Find Insurance Service - BIBA managing-customer-vulnerability-in-insurance-and-personal-finance-a-practical-implementation-guide.pdf Disability Confident employer scheme - GOV.UK Financial planning Special needs families Disability financial planning Special needs trusts Financial security Future planning Estate planning Wealth management Vulnerable persons trust Disabled persons trust Discretionary trust Will Wills Wills and trusts Special needs parenting Caregiver support Family budgeting Long-term care planning Sibling planning Guardianship Life care planning Caregiver financial stress Court of protection deputyship Tax strategies for special needs Government benefits Financial aid for disabilities Insurance for special needs families Disability rights and finance Inclusive financial education Transition planning (school to adult life) Advocacy and financial literacy Navigating financial systems Empowering special needs families Enabling SENDA Special needs and disabilities Disabled person Disabled Children Special Educational Needs SEND SEN Education Health & Care Plan EHCP Financial planning Personal finance Wealth management Financial literacy Money management Budgeting tips Retirement planning Investment strategies Long-term financial goals Financial independence Budgeting basics Saving strategies Investing 101 Tax planning Debt management Credit scores Emergency funds Financial goals Passive income Estate planning Life insurance Critical Illness Insurance Shareholder insurance Key Person Insurance Private Medical insurance Millennials and money Financial planning for families Gen Z investing Couples and money Money tips for parents Small business finances How to build wealth Financial freedom Smart money moves From debt to wealth Money mindset Master your money Stop living paycheck to paycheck Autism Complex Autism Special Needs Parent Special Needs parenting Autism Mum Autism Dad Specialist Schools Financial Adviser Financial Planner IFA Chartered Financial Planner

  6. Jan 28

    The changing face of consumer duty

    Today we're delighted to be joined by Keith Richards to talk about Consumer Duty. Keith Richards is the founding director and CEO of theConsumer Duty Alliance (CDA), an independent, not-for-profit professional body created by and for the sector promoting consumer-focused good practice, and championing the value of professional advice. A recognised leader in financial services, Keith has over 40years’ executive experience. He previously served as CEO of the Personal Finance Society for eight years, Chief Membership Officer at the Chartered Insurance Institute, and held senior roles at Tenet Group and Royal London Group. He is also founding Chair of the Financial Vulnerability Taskforce. For more info on the Consumer Duty Alliance and to join up for free membership visit their website: Welcome to the Consumer Duty Alliance Financial planning Special needs families Disability financial planning Special needs trusts Financial security Future planning Estate planning Wealth management Vulnerable persons trust Disabled persons trust Discretionary trust Will Wills Wills and trusts Special needs parenting Caregiver support Family budgeting Long-term care planning Sibling planning Guardianship Life care planning Caregiver financial stress Court of protection deputyship Tax strategies for special needs Government benefits Financial aid for disabilities Insurance for special needs families Disability rights and finance Inclusive financial education Transition planning (school to adult life) Advocacy and financial literacy Navigating financial systems Empowering special needs families Enabling SENDA Special needs and disabilities Disabled person Disabled Children Special Educational Needs SEND SEN Education Health & Care Plan EHCP Financial planning Personal finance Wealth management Financial literacy Money management Budgeting tips Retirement planning Investment strategies Long-term financial goals Financial independence Budgeting basics Saving strategies Investing 101 Tax planning Debt management Credit scores Emergency funds Financial goals Passive income Estate planning Life insurance Critical Illness Insurance Shareholder insurance Key Person Insurance Private Medical insurance Millennials and money Financial planning for families Gen Z investing Couples and money Money tips for parents Small business finances How to build wealth Financial freedom Smart money moves From debt to wealth Money mindset Master your money Stop living paycheck to paycheck Autism Complex Autism Special Needs Parent Special Needs parenting Autism Mum Autism Dad Specialist Schools Financial Adviser Financial Planner IFA Chartered Financial Planner

  7. Jan 14

    Building neurodiverse practices into your business

    In this episode we talk about how building neurodiverse practices into your advice business can lead to better outcomes for your ND clients. In this brilliant episode, hear from Kate, a neurodiversity expert, talk about how simple changes to your business approach and language internally can significantly improve how you work with all your clients. Find out more about Kate's work here: Kate Faxen | LinkedInNeuroextraordinary | Celebrating minds that think differently Meet Kate Faxen, Neurodiversity Expert, Author, ACC Coach, and Inclusion Strategist: "I’m Kate Faxen, a late-diagnosed ADHDer and mum to neuroextraordinary twins. With decades of experience shaping inclusive cultures, I advocate for neurodivergent talent and the families navigating complex, often inequitable systems. My first book, How to Hack the System: 66 Shortcuts to Becoming Your Neurodivergent Child’s Fiercest Advocate, is due for release in 2026. And I've just launched an online community for neurodivergent people as well as parents and carers of neurodivergent kids! My purpose is simple: to help as many neuroextraordinary people as possible thrive." Financial planning Special needs families Disability financial planning Special needs trusts Financial security Future planning Estate planning Wealth management Vulnerable persons trust Disabled persons trust Discretionary trust Will Wills Wills and trusts Special needs parenting Caregiver support Family budgeting Long-term care planning Sibling planning Guardianship Life care planning Caregiver financial stress Court of protection deputyship Tax strategies for special needs Government benefits Financial aid for disabilities Insurance for special needs families Disability rights and finance Inclusive financial education Transition planning (school to adult life) Advocacy and financial literacy Navigating financial systems Empowering special needs families Enabling SENDA Special needs and disabilities Disabled person Disabled Children Special Educational Needs SEND SEN Education Health & Care Plan EHCP Financial planning Personal finance Wealth management Financial literacy Money management Budgeting tips Retirement planning Investment strategies Long-term financial goals Financial independence Budgeting basics Saving strategies Investing 101 Tax planning Debt management Credit scores Emergency funds Financial goals Passive income Estate planning Life insurance Critical Illness Insurance Shareholder insurance Key Person Insurance Private Medical insurance Millennials and money Financial planning for families Gen Z investing Couples and money Money tips for parents Small business finances How to build wealth Financial freedom Smart money moves From debt to wealth Money mindset Master your money Stop living paycheck to paycheck Autism Complex Autism Special Needs Parent Special Needs parenting Autism Mum Autism Dad Specialist Schools Financial Adviser Financial Planner IFA Chartered Financial Planner

  8. 12/03/2025

    Becoming a Special Needs Financial Planner

    Becoming a Special Needs Planner 🙌 In this week's podcast, we hear from Rhiannon Gogh about how she became a Special Needs Financial Planning expert and her top tips on how to transform your practice when working with families with special needs and disabilities. We had lots of requests for this during our SENDA Foundation Training courses last month, so we hope you enjoy listening to Rhiannon and rest of us can figure out how to catch up with her! This will be the last podcast for 2025 - it's been a blast and we've spoken to some incredible guests. If you'd like to contribute or know someone else who could add value discussing special needs planning, we'd love to hear from you! Financial planning Special needs families Disability financial planning Special needs trusts Financial security Future planning Estate planning Wealth management Vulnerable persons trust Disabled persons trust Discretionary trust Will Wills Wills and trusts Special needs parenting Caregiver support Family budgeting Long-term care planning Sibling planning Guardianship Life care planning Caregiver financial stress Court of protection deputyship Tax strategies for special needs Government benefits Financial aid for disabilities Insurance for special needs families Disability rights and finance Inclusive financial education Transition planning (school to adult life) Advocacy and financial literacy Navigating financial systems Empowering special needs families Enabling SENDA Special needs and disabilities Disabled person Disabled Children Special Educational Needs SEND SEN Education Health & Care Plan EHCP Financial planning Personal finance Wealth management Financial literacy Money management Budgeting tips Retirement planning Investment strategies Long-term financial goals Financial independence Budgeting basics Saving strategies Investing 101 Tax planning Debt management Credit scores Emergency funds Financial goals Passive income Estate planning Life insurance Critical Illness Insurance Shareholder insurance Key Person Insurance Private Medical insurance Millennials and money Financial planning for families Gen Z investing Couples and money Money tips for parents Small business finances How to build wealth Financial freedom Smart money moves From debt to wealth Money mindset Master your money Stop living paycheck to paycheck Autism Complex Autism Special Needs Parent Special Needs parenting Autism Mum Autism Dad Specialist Schools Financial Adviser Financial Planner IFA Chartered Financial Planner

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Welcome to Special Needs Planning: The Podcast created by SENDA We’re on a mission - creating secure financial futures for every kind of life and every kind of family. And we’d love you to join us on that journey. We want to transform the advice market in Special Needs Planning. And that starts with you. Why? Because families with SEND dependents have very different financial and inheritance planning needs from those without. Join us as we keep learning more and in doing so, improve outcomes for some of our most vulnerable clients.

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