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AIBU to ask what I need after my disabled son leaves school?

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TheOpalFox · 15/06/2026 11:11

I have a disability. My son is disabled too. My son is 16 and just left school. Is there anything I need to do ? I know I need to call child benefit and let them no my son is staying in education. Is there anything else I need to do please? Sounds daft but because I have learning difficulties I get confused too . Thank u

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LathkillDale · 15/06/2026 13:59

Geneticsbunny · 15/06/2026 11:38

He will need to switch to pip from dla but you might have already done that if he has been 16 for a while.

Don’t you have to wait for the DWP to contact you, when they want to transfer DC over from DLA to PIP? Parents don’t have to do anything until then?

omghereistrouble · 15/06/2026 13:35

do you have anyone like a social worker to help you or a trusted friend? then you can be sure that you are getting what you need

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TheOpalFox · 15/06/2026 12:27

AnnaQuayRules · 15/06/2026 11:40

Hi, does your son have a social worker? If so, have a chat with him or her to see what support and opportunities there are

so he didn’t tick enough points on the assessment. Basically :(

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TheOpalFox · 15/06/2026 12:09

AnnaQuayRules · 15/06/2026 11:40

Hi, does your son have a social worker? If so, have a chat with him or her to see what support and opportunities there are

No he doesn’t: he wasn’t disabled enough apparently lol what a joke!

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AnnaQuayRules · 15/06/2026 11:40

Hi, does your son have a social worker? If so, have a chat with him or her to see what support and opportunities there are

Geneticsbunny · 15/06/2026 11:38

He will need to switch to pip from dla but you might have already done that if he has been 16 for a while.