Are you able to apply for pip a 2nd time after being declined it before?

Sumfo
Sumfo Online Community Member Posts: 1 Listener
I have severe cerebral palsy and at the time of the application of the process I was a minor (14) being looked after by my grandparents so the questions they had on the form were not catered to me because everything was literally done for me. I obviously can’t cook but they would cook for me, they looked after my meds etc. so Is there anyway I can make a 2nd claim as I am nearly an adult?

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  • Ema_Scope
    Ema_Scope Scope Member Posts: 74 Empowering
    @Sumfo
    to be eligible for PIP you have to be 16 years old. Scope's online information about applying for PIP might help you with the application process. Disability Living Allowance is a benefit for disabled children that can be awarded until a child is 16. Children move from DLA to PIP when they are 16. So if you are 16 you can apply for PIP again. 
  • L_Volunteer
    L_Volunteer Community Volunteer Adviser, Scope Member Posts: 7,922 Championing
    I would just like to say a warm welcome @Sumfo. Please do not hesitate to let us know if we can do anything else to help  :)