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nathan.ames

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My son, aged 11, has type 1. he lives with his mum as we are divorced. she recieves various benefits....including disabilty living allowance (DLA) for him. i have regular contact with him. i have him about 145 night/days a year (approx 40%). i was wondering if anyone knows if im entitled to some of his DLA so i can put it to good use while he's with me, as its meant to be for him.
 
nathan.ames said:
My son, aged 11, has type 1. he lives with his mum as we are divorced. she recieves various benefits....including disabilty living allowance (DLA) for him. i have regular contact with him. i have him about 145 night/days a year (approx 40%). i was wondering if anyone knows if im entitled to some of his DLA so i can put it to good use while he's with me, as its meant to be for him.
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I doubt that DLA will be "split " between parents somehow but if you are caring for your son for 40% of the time and have written proof of that fact, I would contact the DLA directly.

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Dl1/Directories/DG_10011169

Bear in mind it is HIS entitlement, not yours and it is to cover any extra costs occured because of his disability.
 
Has he got other health problems? I did not think you could get DLA just for Diabetes?


Lorna
 
I'd be very surprised but I am basing that on personal experience where child benefit is concerned. Despite both being parents most agencies normally require one parent to be stated as the "main carer" and they are entitled to the benefits. Normally that's the mother. I would definitely contact the DLA direct.

And whilst it is HIS benefit it clearly you and your ex who need it and who control it. In a fair and just world you should get a proportion of it relative to the time you have him. It's not, however, a fair and just world.
 
ljwilson said:
Has he got other health problems? I did not think you could get DLA just for Diabetes?


Lorna
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Children up to the age of 16 can claim DLA or their parents can for them, plus carers allowance.
Adults can have DLA if they have complications and they fit the critera for DLA.
 
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