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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

  Usually, to qualify for Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children the…

• 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…

• When your child turns 16

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

Disabled Facilities Grants help towards the costs of making changes to your home so you can continue to live there

• Overview

  You could get a grant from your council if you’re disabled and need to…

• What you'll get

  How much you get usually depends on your: household income household…

• Eligibility

  To get a grant, you or someone else living in the house must: be disabled…

• How to apply

  Apply through your local council. The council may send an occupational…

Your rights and the support you can get if you have a disabled child, including childcare, car costs, house adaptations and education

• Overview

  Your local council can provide help if you have a disabled child,…

• Childcare

  Your local council’s Family Information Service can give you details about…

• Education

  Under the Equality Act 2010, it’s against the law for schools and other…

• Motability scheme

  The Motability Scheme can help you lease a car if your child is aged 3 or…

• Home adaptations

  If your home needs to be adapted to meet your child’s needs, you may be…