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ESA, Cares, Pip and circumstance change

Hello,
I know its a long title but it's a complicated question!!!!!
We are a couple on ESA (income based), He is main claimant , She claims carers allowance.
He gets Pip, Full daily, lower mobility. She has now developed health problems and wishes to now claim Pip.
We also have a child about to turn 18 (circumstances change?). Do we have to inform DWP??
Should she give caring responsibility to 18 Yr old so a pip claim can be made?
Thank you in advance, hope its clear what I am trying to ask.
Thank you. D
I know its a long title but it's a complicated question!!!!!
We are a couple on ESA (income based), He is main claimant , She claims carers allowance.
He gets Pip, Full daily, lower mobility. She has now developed health problems and wishes to now claim Pip.
We also have a child about to turn 18 (circumstances change?). Do we have to inform DWP??
Should she give caring responsibility to 18 Yr old so a pip claim can be made?
Thank you in advance, hope its clear what I am trying to ask.
Thank you. D
Replies
It's perfectly possible for both partners to claim PIP .
Sorry to answer a question with questions.
Its looking like Fibromyalgia Tbh, she was supposed to go and see Rhumatoligist last year but because of "covid19" it never materialised (we are still waiting). So her physical and mental health have deteriorated.
I have to stress that she is still performing her caring duties, but it can be hard on her.
The child won't be leaving home just yet. We think they intend to stay in education but that's not 100%.
Child benefits as they are not 18 yet. But they may want to collect job seeker's (if college does not work out).
So could the child "technically" be a young carer, if no college?
Thank you for your time and help. D
If it becomes too much for her then she will definitely give up CA.
Should we inform DWP of child turning 18?? Before their birthday??
Thank you for your time and help. D
Are you still getting Child Benefit or Child Tax Credits for child because they are in education?