Disability living allowance
Description of service
Disability Living Allowance - sometimes referred to as DLA - is a tax-free benefit for children and adults who need help with personal care or have walking difficulties because they are physically or mentally disabled.
You may get Disability Living Allowance if:
- you have a physical or mental disability, or both
- your disability is severe enough for you to need help caring for yourself or you have walking difficulties, or both
- you are under 65 when you claim
If you are aged 65 or over, you may be able to get Attendance Allowance.
There are several ways of making a claim for Disability Living Allowance: you can claim online, ask for a claim form to be sent to you or you can download a form. Please see the link to the Directgov Website - How to claim for more details.
