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Twiglet1010
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Hi my sons dla doesnt end until 2022, im confused about pip, my son turns 16 in Feb, do I have to apply for pip when his original claim for dla ends, or when he turns 16
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HI,DWP will contact you, which is usually around the time of their 16th birthday. Providing you apply for the PIP by the date stated in the lettter then his DLA will continue until a decision's been made on the PIP.
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Thank you
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When did they send you forms twiglet1010 please for your child
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I'm afraid the OP hasn't been back on scope since Dec.last year, anything we can help with @Fiona198445 ?Fiona198445 said:When did they send you forms twiglet1010 please for your childBe extra nice to new members. -
Does this help?Fiona198445 said:When did they send you forms twiglet1010 please for your child
https://www.gov.uk/disability-living-allowance-children/when-your-child-turns-16
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