Transition to adulthood

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ethel1 · 03/02/2011 21:14

Hi are there any mums with 17yr olds going through transition,have you managed to keep your,respite,direct payments,etc?

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springlamb · 03/02/2011 21:20

I have a 16 yr old ds who is moving on to post-16 provision which is boarding up to 4 nights a week.
I've been told that if he stays more than 2 weeks he will lose DLA but I'm in the midst of gathering information on mobility/carers allowance.
I don't get respite or direct payments so can't help there specifically, sorry.

springlamb · 03/02/2011 21:20

Sorry again, I mean 2 nights per week.

donkeyderby · 03/02/2011 21:22

DS is 14 but I'm interested in transition stuff on here so hope I can evesdrop!

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ethel1 · 03/02/2011 21:26

If he s 16 he may be entitled to employment support allowance,but it can effect tax credits.

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WetAugust · 03/02/2011 21:29

ESA also means the parents loses child benefit

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ethel1 · 03/02/2011 21:32

Yes that is correct, but you can get free school meals and transport, so you have to add it all up to see whats best .

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springlamb · 03/02/2011 21:40

It is all very confusing, and I am putting aside an entire morning to get the situation straight. But TBH he's going there even if I have to sell the DH.

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