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Disability Living Allowance (DLA)

Since the introduction of Personal Independence Payments, people of working age cannot make new claims to DLA. However, if you care for a child with a mental health condition, you may be able to claim DLA for them.

Since the introduction of Personal Independence Payments, people of working age cannot make new claims to Disability Living Allowance (DLA). However, if you care for a child with a mental health condition, you may be able to claim DLA for them.

Application

You can apply for DLA for a child by printing off and completing the DLA form found on the government website.

More information about this benefit can be found here:

GOV.UK website

Citizens Advice

Turn2Us website

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