Dla

jmummy123
jmummy123 Online Community Member Posts: 19 Connected
edited May 2025 in Families and carers

hi my son has anxiety and has sleeping problems has suffered with them from a young age he was on melatonin and has now been prescribed adult medication due to melatonin not working he has at least 1 hour a sleep a night he pulls his eye lashes out due to anxiety he is struggling in school n his attendance is very low due to this I have been told he shud be entitled to dla is this true

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  • Trevor_PIP
    Trevor_PIP Online Community Member Posts: 1,224 Championing

    If he is under 16 it is DLA. From what you have said, it is possible he is entitled. He will need to need a lot more help than a child with no disability and obviously he struggling to go to school. You can apply and go from there.

  • jmummy123
    jmummy123 Online Community Member Posts: 19 Connected

    aww thankyou ye I been told by a lot of people he will be entitled to it

  • Mary_Scope
    Mary_Scope Posts: 4,256 Scope Online Community Children and Family Specialists

    Hi @jmummy123

    From what you have described it does sound like your son would be entitled to DLA and depending on your situation, you may be also be able to claim carer's allowance.

    Here is Tips and Guidance for Applying for DLA and some general DLA Information for Parents and Carers that I hope will be helpful☺️

    Please reach back out if you would like further support or have additional questions!

  • jmummy123
    jmummy123 Online Community Member Posts: 19 Connected

    brilliant I have spoken to him about this as the money will go towards him to help do some activities maybe this might help thankyou

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