Hello Scope,
I am wheel chair bound and claim UC & PIP. I fell pregnant by accident but I love my son, unfortunately he was born disabled, genetic condition and other issues. I am on my own with my son. So far I had help from different organisations and people. But I am still finding it very tough to the point I have been in tears. Family members mean well, but have not been that helpful to be honest as they have their own life to lead and I do not bother to ask anymore.
My question is that I’m considering applying for DLA for my son, because the health visitor told me I should have done this a while back. I just found the form overwhelming and I would find it a struggle without help & I did not wish to put anyone out by taking the time to help me. I just wanted to know would It have any affect on my UC claim? If I was to claim.
Would I have deductions etc. The health visitor told me I could be listed as my child career due to the amount of effect invovled, but then I also have SDP transitional element added to my UC when I moved to UC. Would this be taken away? would I be better off or worse? Do I have to inform UC? It’s another reason I did not claim dla for my child because I find it all very confusing and over whelming. I went in to the job centre to ask advise but the lady had to keep asking another person, after she finished I did not understand any of it and she confused me even more. It does not help being partly deaf, she was getting frustrated and so was I. In end I said I had to leave because I was in pain as it took so long.
His care needs are high. I am often left struggling due to numerous costs involved presently for myself and him. I am sorry for all the questions, I know I have gone on a bit too much.
Thank u xx
