Disability Living Allowance

DLA = Disability Living Allowance

DLA is to help with Mobility and Personal Care needs for those who qualify.  DLA is not means tested and it is non taxable.  If you are in receipt of Income Support DLA can give added premiums.

You must have had the problem for at least three months and expect it to last for at least six months.

DLA claim packs can be obtained for the Job Centre, Local Benefit Agency or directly by ringing the DLA Unit on 08457 123456.

DLA for the Mobility component is paid at two rates:-

• Low Rate £17.10
• High Rate £45.00

DLA for the Care component is paid at three rates:-

• Low Rate £17.10
• Middle Rate £43.15
• High Rate £64.50

The Mobility component at low rate can start for a child at 5 years. The Mobility component at high rate can start for a child at 3 years. The Personal Care component at all rates can start for a child at birth. For all components the child must have had the problem for at least three months.

DLA must be applied for as an adult when a child becomes 16 years of age.

DLA can be claimed up to 65 years, it is then replaced by Attendance Allowance.

DLA forms are very complicated and it is best to seek help to fill them in. To get help filling in DLA forms book an appointment with a Preston DISC Advisor, or a similar organisation. Book your appointment for help filling in these forms as soon as you receive the forms as there is always a waiting list.

The DLA forms must be returned by the date on the top right hand side of the form to qualify from the date that it was sent out.