PIP appointee and problems

Ikonik

My son is 19. His Universal credit (including LCWRA) goes into his own bank account and he spends it all in 2 days on cannabis and lending money to friends. His PIP goes to my bank account and is kept in a separate account. That's used for when he needs a taxi, phone bill, clothes, vapes, daily expenses etc. He's got very angry, wanting the whole amount. He is reckless and would buy more cannabis and be subjected to the "friends" asking for more money.. Should I pass the PIP appointee status to social services ? Or would they just hand over all the PIP to him each month? He says he would buy a pit bike. He cannot take a bike test or ride a bike because he's under the influence of cannabis every day. There is no where to store a motorbike and he's no interest in getting insurance etc (his own words !) I believe he would be a risk to road users and to himself

SheffieldMan1976

Yes, you need to pass him to the social for his own safety.

Rachel_Scope

Hi @Ikonik. I'm not very familiar with social services being appointees and wouldn't want to give inaccurate information. I'd first suggest speaking to the DWP and explain your situation and they can hopefully advise the best course of action to take and how the money would be given to your son. Does he have a social worker?

I've also sent you a private message.