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Disability living allowance
Disability Living Allowance
Disability Living Allowance (DLA) is a benefit for people who need help with:
You must be under 65 when you first make your claim. Once awarded, DLA can continue to be paid after you reach the age of 65.
In order to get DLA you must:
Entitlement may also be affected if you are in residential care or certain other types of special accommodation. For further information contact The Benefit Enquiry Line for People with disabilities: 0800 882 2000
DLA is tax-free and can be paid irrespective of:
DLA consists of a care component and a mobility component.
There are three rates of payment for care:
There are two rates of payment for mobility:
Department for Work and Pensions Guide to DLA (External link)
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