DLA : changing from child to adult

Hi Wilchampion

Welcome to the forum.

You might want to have a look at the following FAQ which explains where everything is; www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/guides-for-claimants/faq/forum

In regards to your question about appointee; www.gov.uk/become-appointee-for-someone-claiming-benefits, As an appointee you’re responsible for making and maintaining any benefit claims. There is nothing stopping you from setting up a direct debit from your bank account to your son's account.

Just to give you the heads up about DLA and PIP.

One of the first things is to understand the difference between DLA and PIP.

DLA looks at generic care needs in regard to bodily functions, PIP looks at the claimants specific ability to carry out an activity such as eating. DLA was awarded because the claimant needed an amount of care (in time) during the day, the night or both, to help them with that bodily function.

PIP looks at the claimant's ability to complete specific tasks within the activity and is points-based, these are clearly defined and it is easy not to score points because the claimant has not shown that they meet those specific criteria.

DLA treated the use of aids as a reason to reduce the amount of care needed, PIP treats aids as an indication of disability and in general they score extra points.

DLA's care need was reasonably generic, PIP treats prompting, assistance and supervision as different activities and as a result, they can score different points.

DLA required that the care was required for the majority of the time, for PIP it is the majority of days.

For PIP activities must be completed reliably, this means

• Safely – in a fashion that is unlikely to cause harm to themselves or to another person.
• To a necessary and appropriate standard – given the nature of the activity.
• Repeatedly – as often as is reasonably required.
• In a timely manner – in a reasonable time period.

Although DLA considers these terms, they are poorly defined as they are implemented through Case Law rather than being defined in the legislation as they are for PIP.

Do check out our guides when you get the PIP form; benefitsandwork.co.uk/guides-for-claimants/pip

Gary

Hi Wilchampion

What splendid news! Many congratulations on all your hard work and getting your son the support he needs. I am so glad it was all done with you, and he wasn't forced to speak. You clearly did a great job!

BIS

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