 is a benefit given to those with certain disabilities, such as those with mobility issues or who need specific care, and could be worth more than £400 a month Brits with disabilities are being reminded that they could be entitled to over £400 a month in extra benefits. Disability living allowance (DLA) is a benefit given to those with certain disabilities, such as those with mobility issues or who need certain care. DLA has been gradually replaced by other payments since 2013 including personal independence payments (PIP) and attendance allowance, but more than one million people are still estimated to be claiming DLA. Most people making a new claim need to apply for these newer benefits, but you can still apply for DLA if you care for a child under 16 and live in Wales or England. The payment has two rates and how much you get depends on the level of care that you need because of your disability. To get all the latest money-saving news straight to your inbox twice a week sign up here. DLA is made up of two components (parts), the 'care component' and the 'mobility component'. To get DLA you must be eligible for at least one of the components. How much DLA you get depends on how your disability or health condition affects you. DLA is paid every four weeks, usually on a Wednesday, reports Wales Online. According to the UK government, you could qualify for the care component of DLA if you: Here are the weekly rates for DLA care component, depending on the level of help you need: Lowest: £26.90 - Help for some of the day or with preparing cooked meals Middle: £68.10 - Frequent help or constant supervision during the day, supervision at night or someone to help you while on dialysis Highest: £101.75 - Help or supervision throughout both day and night, or a medical professional has said you might have 12 months or less to live You might get the mobility component of DLA if, when using your normal aid, you: Here are the weekly rates for D){kind=link}
Disability living allowance (DLA) is a benefit given to those with certain disabilities, such as those with mobility issues or who need specific care, and could be worth more than £400 a month
Brits with disabilities are being reminded that they could be entitled to over £400 a month in extra benefits.
Disability living allowance (DLA) is a benefit given to those with certain disabilities, such as those with mobility issues or who need certain care.
DLA has been gradually replaced by other payments since 2013 including personal independence payments (PIP) and attendance allowance, but more than one million people are still estimated to be claiming DLA.
Most people making a new claim need to apply for these newer benefits, but you can still apply for DLA if you care for a child under 16 and live in Wales or England.