This advice applies in England, Northern Ireland and Wales. Read about Child Disability Payment in Scotland.
Disability Living Allowance (DLA) is the main benefit for disabled children in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. It is not taxable, and it doesn’t count as income for other benefits.
Families describe DLA as life-changing, but our research has shown that there’s a lot of confusion about who is entitled to DLA – and as a result, many families miss out.
To help make sure you get this important benefit for your family, take a look at our three introduction to DLA advice videos available in English, العربية, Polski and Soomaalida:
- What is DLA for children?
- More about DLA: Care and Mobility
- Ten tips to help you fill in the DLA form
You can also take a look at our DLA webpage for more information about DLA.
Disability Living Allowance advice
Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
- Claiming DLA higher rate mobility
- DLA and other financial help
- Tips on completing the DLA form
- Payment of DLA for a child in hospital
- Introduction to DLA videos
