Daughter with depression - what can we claim?

Paigemma

I have a 16 Yr old girl with severe depression and a daughter with Adhd  what can I claim for 

JennysDad

Hello @Paigemma and a warm welcome to the community. Glad to have you with us.
I don't know the answers to your specific questions but I am sure there are people here who will be able to assist you.
You might like to try the online benefits calculator here and, in the meanwhile bear with us. We will get back to you as soon as possible.

Warmest best wishes to you
Richard

Paigemma

Thank you for accepting me.

Geoark

Hi @Paigemma welcome you to the community.

If your other daughter is under 18 have you applied for Disability Living Allowance for them?

poppy123456

Geoark said:

Hi @Paigemma welcome you to the community.

If your other daughter is under 18 have you applied for Disability Living Allowance for them?

That's incorrect advice, sorry. DLA can only be claimed if a person is under 16. If they are over 16 then it's PIP now and not DLA. PIP has replaced DLA.

Paigemma

Thankyou I have got the Dla form for my youngest