PIP - is it worth applying in my situation?
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The reason I am asking is because a family worker asked if I am receiving it.
My teenage daughter started struggling with mental health issues from Y7.
Fast forward to now, she is nearly 15 and struggling with OCD, anorexia, depression, high levels of anxiety. She has ups and downs, very low attendance to school (which have been supportive), going through a EHC assessment. She is number 4 on CAMHS waiting list for treatment but to be honest, when she joined the waiting list she was not experiencing the eating disorder she is going through now. She is refusing to see the GP.
The reason I am considering PIP is because once she starts psychological interventions I will have to take time off work to take her to the hospital - that I assume will be granted leave without pay - and also I will have to take an Uber as she struggles with public transport. I don't drive, And I am on low income - solo parent.
Any advice?
My teenage daughter started struggling with mental health issues from Y7.
Fast forward to now, she is nearly 15 and struggling with OCD, anorexia, depression, high levels of anxiety. She has ups and downs, very low attendance to school (which have been supportive), going through a EHC assessment. She is number 4 on CAMHS waiting list for treatment but to be honest, when she joined the waiting list she was not experiencing the eating disorder she is going through now. She is refusing to see the GP.
The reason I am considering PIP is because once she starts psychological interventions I will have to take time off work to take her to the hospital - that I assume will be granted leave without pay - and also I will have to take an Uber as she struggles with public transport. I don't drive, And I am on low income - solo parent.
Any advice?
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The correct benefit is DLA (Disability Living Allowance)
There is a useful guide here that you can use.
Disability Living Allowance for children - Citizens Advice
But do some research on DLA criteria first.
Start by keeping a diary, and collating examples / illustrations of the care needed by your daughter, that can then be quoted on the form.
Also, try to get evidence from school, health care professionals, other family members to show that your child needs greater attention / help / encouragement / supervision than other children of the same age.
https://contact.org.uk/help-for-families/information-advice-services/benefits-financial-help/benefits-and-tax-credits/disability-living-allowance/tips-on-completing-the-dla-form/
https://www.scope.org.uk/advice-and-support/disability-living-allowance-dla/
Your local advice agency may be able to help with the form.
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But if you or your daughter claim other benefits, check whether this may also affect those as I understand there can be a cross over for some.
if you apply for DLA, ring them and ask for the firm as any claim will be backdated to the date of the phone call, not the date you submit the completed form. Use the intervening period to get your evidence together such as what AliceHolt suggested.
Thanks everyone.