Overview
You’ll usually be able to get Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children if all of the following apply. The child must:
- be under 16 - anyone over 16 must apply for Personal Independence Payment (PIP)
- need extra looking after or have walking difficulties
- be living in England or Wales when you claim (unless you’re eligible to claim from abroad)
Contact
Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for childrenhttps://www.gov.uk/disability-living-allowance-children/eligibility
Local Offer
Contact: help with filling in DLA forms
The organisation Contact has information and guidance on completing the DLA claim form.
The DLA form is long and requires lots of information. So to help, Contact’s benefits expert Derek has recorded three videos taking you through the process. Keep an eye out for more videos soon, or read their other tips on completing the DLA form.
Contact’s Frequently Asked Questions tool can help you find answers to some of the most common questions about DLA and other benefits.