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Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for adults - DLA rates, eligibility, changes because of Personal Independence Payment.

• Overview

  Disability Living Allowance (DLA) is being replaced by other benefits. If…

• If you already get DLA

  If you live in England or Wales If you were born on or before 8 April…

• DLA rates

  You can no longer apply for DLA. Check what other benefits you could apply…

Financial help if you're disabled - benefits, housing costs, council tax, vehicle tax exemption, TV Licence, motability schemes, VAT relief

• Overview

  There is a wide range of disability-related financial support, including…

• Disability and sickness benefits

  Disability Living Allowance for children Disability Living Allowance for…

• Vehicles and transport

  You’ll need to meet the legal obligations for drivers before you can…

• Home and housing

  Direct Payments - arranging your own care and services If you’ve been…

• On a low income

  Universal Credit You may be able to get Universal Credit if you’re on a…

• Television licence discount

  You can get 50% off the cost of your TV licence if either: you’re…

• VAT relief for disabled people

  If you’re disabled or have a long-term illness, you will not be charged…

• Work-related injuries or illness

  Industrial Injuries Disablement Benefit You may be entitled to get…

• Armed forces compensation

  You can claim for compensation if while serving in the armed forces: you…

Help for children under 16 with disabilities - DLA rate, eligibility, how to apply, claim form.

• Overview

  Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children may help with the extra…

• DLA rates for children

  Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children is a tax-free benefit made…

• Eligibility

  You’ll usually be able to get Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for…

• How to claim

  To claim DLA for a child you need to be their parent or look after them as…

• Changes you need to report

  You must contact the Disability Living Allowance (DLA) helpline if: your…

• If your child is nearing the end of life

  If your child is nearing the end of life (for example, due to a…

• When your child turns 16

  Your child will need to apply for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) when…

Use this claim form to apply for DLA for children under 16, in England and Wales.

Attendance Allowance helps with extra costs if you're State Pension age and disabled: rates, eligibility, claim form AA1, claiming due to a terminal illness.

Contact information for queries about claims that have been made for Disability Living Allowance, Personal Independence Payment and Attendance Allowance

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) - how and when to claim, rates, eligibility, change of circumstances, claiming due to a terminal illness.

• Updated: 18 April 2016

Ad hoc statistical analysis of customers receiving fixed and indefinite awards of DLA, number of awards and adjustments: DWP, 2011, quarter 1.

• Updated: 29 October 2013

• Updated: 27 January 2020