Money
At the age of 16 you may be able to claim benefits, however if you do any benefits your parents/carers may get for you will stop. So you and your parents/carers need to look at the options.
There is a useful guide available to download from www.cafamily.org.uk This will help you make the right financial decisions.
Child Benefit
Your parents will still be able to claim child benefits if you stay in learning or training and may continue till your 19th birthday. As soon as you stop attending a learning course or training then this will stop.
Disability Allowance
Your parents may be able to claim Disability Living Allowance, how much they get will depend on how your disability affects you.
For more information phone 0800 88 22 00 or use the textphone 0800 24 33 55 or use the text relay service.
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To make sure you are getting the funding you are allowed speak to your Social Worker.
