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UC for a 16yr old?

Momomo
Momomo Community member Posts: 1 Listener
in Universal Credit (UC)
Hi, my severely autistic son is about to turn 16 and I'm wondering what benefits he would be entitled to. He is currently getting higher rate DLA for care and mobility. He is on a school roll but hasn't attended in about 4 years. They have arranged an in-school 1hr session once a week which is basically him on his own with a teacher doing garden stuff.


Could I claim UC for him on his behalf? 
What benefits would he lose he went to UC? 

Thanks 

Momo

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  • Albus_Scope
    Albus_Scope Posts: 1,481 Scope online community team
    Hiya @Momomo and welcome to the community! How are you on this crisp day? 

    I'm not 100% on all the answers to your questions, but you can claim UC as well as DLA.  I'm sure one of our excellent regulars will be able to give you a full answer shortly. :)

    You can claim on their behalf if they lack the mental capacity to manage their own affairs. If this is the case, you may be able to receive and manage benefits for them, acting as their appointee.  There's a fair bit of information here about it. 
    Albus (he/him)

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 49,593 Disability Gamechanger
    Is he still classed as a full time student? If so then unfortunately, he will not be able to claim UC in his own right.
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
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