es in terms of audit, and assessing how well the young person is managing their allowance. E.6 Early planning regarding the use of the setting up home allowance will help to ensure that young people, carers and PAs can maximise its value. 102 E.7 Local authorities need to recognise that not all young people will be successful the first time they try to live independently, and that they may need this help more than once. Additionally, young people may have items damaged or lost through no fault of their own and may require assistance to replace essential items. National insurance numbers E.8 All young people should automatically receive a National Insurance Number at the age of fifteen and nine months. The National Insurance Number is sent to the address where Child Benefit is being claimed for the young person. As the majority of children looked after do not have a Child Benefit claim, National Insurance Numbers do not automatically get issued. At the age of fifteen and nine months the social worker for the young person should contact the New Registrations Section of the National Insurance Number Office, HMRC, to instigate the process of obtaining the National Insurance Number. For detailed guidance see: http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/manuals/nimmanual/NIM39310.htm Welfare benefits – eligible and relevant young people aged 16 and 17 Disabled care leavers and lone parents aged 16 & 17 Disabled young people Unlike other care leavers, those who are disabled may be entitled to receive means tested welfare benefits under the age of 18, in which case they receive Employment and Support Allowance and in certain circumstances specific premiums. This however does not apply to Housing Benefit or Local Housing Allowance. This group may also be entitled to a Disability Living Allowance whi