Disability Living Allowance
Disability Living Allowance - sometimes called 'DLA' - is a tax-free benefit for children and adults under the age of 65 who need someone to help look after them, or have walking difficulties because of a disability.
Who can get Disability Living Allowance?
You may get Disability Living Allowance if:
- you have a physical disability (including a sensory disability, such as blindness) or mental disability (including learning disabilities), or both
- your disability is severe enough for you to need help caring for yourself or someone to supervise you, for your own or someone else's safety, or you have walking difficulties, or both
- you are under 65 when you claim
Normally, you must have had these care or supervision needs or walking difficulties for at least three months and they are likely to continue for at least a further six months. However, if you are terminally ill, there are special rules for claiming the benefit.
For the most up-to-date information on Disability Living Allowance, including eligibility criteria and details of how to claim, please visit the Directgov website.
For those aged 65 or over
If you are aged 65 or over, you may be able to claim Attendance Allowance.