Raise the age to 18 for receiving Disability Living Allowance
Being 16 is still considered a child in the UK so how can a 16 year old take the responsibility of applying for PIP and to be knowledgeable about finances. To fill in complex forms is overwhelming for an adult let alone a 16 year old. You can’t drink alcohol until 18 so the laws should be the same.
Pat McFadden
Work & Pensions Secretary
Similar motions
Let people claim DLA past age 16 if caring for a non-Gillick Competent adult
Reduce the Age of Majority from 18 to 16
Reduce the age at which people can open Individual Savings Accounts to 16
Lower the state pension age to 65 years old
Raise Bereavement Support Payment and extend beyond 18 months
Raise the age to 18 for receiving Disability Living Allowance
Being 16 is still considered a child in the UK so how can a 16 year old take the responsibility of applying for PIP and to be knowledgeable about finances. To fill in complex forms is overwhelming for an adult let alone a 16 year old. You can’t drink alcohol until 18 so the laws should be the same.
Similar motions
Let people claim DLA past age 16 if caring for a non-Gillick Competent adult
Reduce the Age of Majority from 18 to 16
Reduce the age at which people can open Individual Savings Accounts to 16
Lower the state pension age to 65 years old
Raise Bereavement Support Payment and extend beyond 18 months