Applied for dla just before 16th birthday

shalm2023
shalm2023 Community member Posts: 3 Listener
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We applied for dla a few weeks before our daughters 16th birthday. She was diagnosed with an eating disorder hence why we applied. As I understand once they turn 16 they must apply for PIP. Does anyone know or have experience on how this may affect her dla claim. Thanks for any advice or information.

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 61,427 Championing
    Usually when there’s a DLA award in payment then you will receive a letter asking you to apply for PIP just after they reach their 16th birthday. Assuming you’re not living in Scotland. 

    If she’s now 16 I think you now need to apply for PIP. If the DLA is awarded this will continue until a decision is made on the PIP.

    Are you also aware that neither of those benefits are awarded based on a diagnosis. 

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