DLA - PIP/ DLA434 Rising 16's Question

Richard

I am sorry that we missed your post earlier in the week, thanks to CM for bringing it to our attention.

The DLA Regulations for Mobility are different for the under 16s than they are for the over 16s.

If nothing has changed in regard to son's Care requirements then I would avail yourself of the DWP's offer not to complete part of the form and just fill-in the remaining portion, however, I would include a copy of their letter stating that you can do this with the form when you return it.

Please have a look at the latest DLA claim guides

www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/dla/#dlaclaims

and reply to this post if you have any questions.

Gordon

KJ

The first thing to say is that if your son is receiving DLA Higher Rate Care and Mobility then there is no advantage to switching to PIP, the rates are exactly the same as DLA. Claimants who have problems going out alone and have a restricted ability to walk may be more likely to be awarded the Mobility component and more likely to be awarded the Enhanced Rate, as they will be able to score from both the Mobility categories rather than only one, but apart from this the criteria are very different.

The major difference is that below 16, claimants are compared against the capabilities of children of a similar age, above 16, there is no comparison and the test is an "absolute" one where you need to show specific needs for help with their care and mobility.

I am afraid I have not had sight of a Rising 16 form, so cannot comment on any differences from the adult forms.

Please refer to our DLA Claim guides for more details.

www.benefitsandwork.co.uk/help-for-claimants/dla/#dlaclaims

Gordon