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Benefits and CHC

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My son turns 18 next week and his care will be fully funded but Continuing Health Care (CHC). We are trying to get him moved into a residential home full time. I'm aware when this happens his PIP would stop but is he entitled to any other benefit, maybe universal credit?? 
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