Disability Living Allowance (DLA)

This is a benefit that is paid to disabled people. It is to help with the extra costs of being disabled, so you have the same chances to take part in life as other people.

You can get Disability Living Allowance (DLA) if:

• You have a physical impairment or a learning difficulty or mental health support needs
• You need someone to support you, or you have difficulty walking and getting about because of your impairment
• You have needed this support for at least three months and it is likely to continue for at least another six months

Disability Living Allowance (DLA) has two parts called 'components':

• Care component - if you need help looking after yourself or support to keep you safe
• Mobility component - if you can't walk or find it very hard to walk, or you need help getting around

You can get Disability Living Allowance (DLA) whether you work or not. The amount you get is to do with your support needs and impairment you have; it is not to do with how much money you have coming in. To find out how much this benefit may be worth or to apply for this benefit visit the government website.