Dla to Pip and tax credits for child turning 16

AmyN
AmyN Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
edited July 2022 in PIP, DLA, ADP & AA
Hi all 👋 I'm new here. My daughter (ASD ADHD and global development delay) is due to turn 16 October and is hoping to attend college the following year. I am currently her carer, she was awarded higher rate care and lower rate mobility. We also receive severe disability element for tax credits. She has full funding currently through ECHP currently in mainstream school . I have just applied to be her appointee going forward. I'm extremely worried about all the change to benefits, DLA to PIP and tax credits to UC in 2024. I feel like I can't cope with it all by myself. Any tips or advice? Would it be good to look for a support worker for help with this or not? Feeling overwhelmed and anxious 😞

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,456 Championing
    I think first you need to concentrate on the PIP claim, when that comes.  Remember DLA and PIP are 2 completely different benefits. When you receive the forms you need to give as much detail as possible, without giving her life story.
    You should include a couple of real world incidents of exactly what happened the last time she attempted each descriptor that applies to her. Include detailed information such as where she was, what exactly happened, did anyone see it and what the consequences were. You should aim for at least half an A4 side of paper per descriptor that applies.
    Have a read of this. https://pipinfo.net/
    Make sure you put her name and NI number on everything you send and send copies only, keeping a copy for yourself.
    You should expect an assessment, which will be either by telephone, face to face or video call. As her appointee then you will be able to answer the questions on her behalf. If it's a face to face assessment, she will need to attend with you.
    Her DLA will continue until a decisions been made on the PIP, providing they receieve the forms on time.
    If she's awarded Enhanced daily living then your tax credits will remain the same. If she's awarded standard daily living then your tax credits will reduce.

  • AmyN
    AmyN Online Community Member Posts: 2 Listener
    Thank you. Just keep hearing all the horror stories regarding Pip. I have a lot of supporting evidence, she was statemented from nursery age and has attended a children's clinic at hospital. I hope that it won't be a battle. Can't believe they start this at 16 rather than waiting for their full time education to finish. With the cost of living as well as remortgage due it's going to be a tough and stressful year ahead. Finger crossed all will work out. 
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,456 Championing
    Please try not to read all the bad stories. The majority of people claim PIP successfully first time without any problems at all. It's only natural if someone's had a decision they are happy with, they have no questions to ask so we don't hear their story.
    Unfortunately, PIP replaced DLA for those aged between 16 and state pension so once a young person reaches 16 they are invited to apply for PIP.

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