16/17 year old PIP LCWRA 4 March at 11:47AM edited 6 March at 1:55PM in Benefits & tax credits 3 replies 183 views

kylorobes

My child is 16. (17 in June) Currently on a short course until end of May.
He is on PIP, high rate for both elements. No physical disability.
If he chooses not to go into an apprenticeship after the course or cannot cope in work, what are his opinions?
Can he have a low capacity work assessment whilst on this course ? 
Bearing in mind his PIP was awarded as a fully paper based assessment. I am his appointee.

born_again

This would be better in benefits section.

kylorobes

It's a disability specific money query 

poppy12345

If he's a full time student then he won't be able to claim Universal Credit. Are you living in England? If so then are you aware of the rules for under 18's?

England

You can leave school on the last Friday in June if you’ll be 16 by the end of the summer holidays.

You must then do one of the following until you’re 18:

• stay in full-time education, for example at a college
• start an apprenticeship or traineeship
• spend 20 hours or more a week working or volunteering, while in part-time education or training

https://www.gov.uk/know-when-you-can-leave-school

If you're not living in England and he leaves full time education then he can claim Universal Credit in his own right. He will need to report his health condition when he claims and send a fit note within 7 days of that. He will then be referred for a work capability assessment. (usually on day 29 but can be later) If he's unable to manage his own UC claim then you can ask to become his appointee. Being his appointee for PIP will not apply to UC.

kylorobes said:

It's a disability specific money query 

Agreed but sometimes it's better to post benefits questions on the benefits section because more members post on there. Though i've seen your question now and answered it.