🧮 Work and benefits: will I be better off?

🔄 Changes at 16

• DLA usually moves to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) shortly after 16
• PIP can be paid directly to the young person. A parent can become an appointee if the young person can't manage it
• Child Benefit can carry on to 19 or 20 if the young person stays in approved full-time education or training

💼 Starting work

Starting a job or apprenticeship can change the benefits a family receives, such as Child Benefit. The young person may be able to claim Universal Credit alongside low earnings, depending on their circumstances.

🧮 Check before you start

• Use a free benefits calculator, such as Turn2us
• Speak to a welfare rights or benefits adviser
• Ask Jobcentre Plus
• Tell the relevant offices about any changes

👍 Work usually pays

In most cases, people are better off in work. Checking first means there are no surprises.

➡️ Where next?

Find out more

• Turn2us: benefits for ill or disabled young people
• Contact: benefits at 16