DLA award but close to 16

[Newtonianmechanics]

Hello

We have just been awarded DLA but my dd is 16 in two months. I haven't had the letter yet but will I have to apply for PIp right now.

She seems so young not adult yet.

For anyone recently awarded how soon before or after age 16 were you awarded?

[Headfirstintothewild]

Once DD is 16 she, or you if you become her appointee, will be invited to apply for PIP. For existing DLA claims, DWP write a few months before 16 to inform them of the change and asking if an appointee is required. They write again a couple of months beforehand to remind people of the upcoming change. If DD will require an appointee you don’t want to slip through the net, so I would contact DWP about this.

[Newtonianmechanics]

Thank you