HRM DLA is also associated the lots of other knock on costs related to the award. For example, car tax exemption (whether on the motability scheme or not), automatically being eligible for a blue badge, in most areas automatically being eligible for a concessionary disabled bus pass, eligible for a London taxicard if in London, some with HRM will become eligible to have a disabled parking bay installed outside their house for free (some councils charge, some don’t). So there are wider knock on costs for the state, not that this is a reason to act unlawfully.
@Mywold if DS is not in school full time, is alternative provision in place to ensure DS is still receiving a suitable full-time education (or if full-time provision in any form, not just academic learning, formal learning or directed learning, is not suitable, as much as is suitable)? It should be in whatever form is suitable. The LA is ultimately responsible for this under section 19 of the Education Act 1996. If it isn’t in place and DS won’t be able to attend school full time when school restarts, email the LA requesting provision. IPSEA has a model letter you can use if you want. If the LA refuses, ignores you, delays, or offers something unsuitable, there are further steps that can be taken to enforce provision. Not only is this about education, but it can provide further evidence for DLA.