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Help for children under 16 with disabilities - DLA rate, eligibility, how to apply, claim form.
Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children may help with the extra…
Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children is a tax-free benefit made…
You’ll usually be able to get Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for…
To claim DLA for a child you need to be their parent or look after them as…
You must contact the Disability Living Allowance (DLA) helpline if: your…
If your child is nearing the end of life (for example, due to a…
Your child will need to apply for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) when…
Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for adults - DLA rates, eligibility, changes because of Personal Independence Payment.
Disability Living Allowance (DLA) is being replaced by other benefits. If…
If you live in England or Wales If you were born on or before 8 April…
You can no longer apply for DLA. Check what other benefits you could apply…
Use this claim form to apply for DLA for children under 16, in England and Wales.
These easy read guides explain what Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children is, how you can apply for it and what happens when a child turns 16.
Financial help if you're disabled - benefits, housing costs, council tax, vehicle tax exemption, TV Licence, motability schemes, VAT relief
Request a letter to prove your State Pension and benefits, including Attendance Allowance, DLA, ESA, Income Support, JSA, Pension Credit and PIP.
Guidance on Defence and Security Accelerator terms and conditions for funding, contracts and intellectual property rights.
Benefits you can claim if you go abroad and countries with social security arrangements with the UK
Form COP DLA: Deprivation of liberty application form - For urgent consideration.
A disability premium is extra money if you’re under Pension Credit age and registered blind or getting certain benefits - what you get, eligibility, apply
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