Disability Living Allowance (DLA) is a tax-free benefit for children and adults who need help with personal care or have walking difficulties because they have a physical or mental disability.

You may get Disability Living Allowance if:
• you have a physical or mental disability, or both
• your disability is severe enough for you to need help caring for yourself or you have walking difficulties, or both
• you are under 65 when you claim

If you are aged 65 or over, you may be able to get Attendance Allowance.
You can get Disability Living Allowance whether or not you work. Your income and savings do not affect if you can get Disability Living Allowance.

Disability Living Allowance has two parts called ‘components’, you can claim for either or both of these components:
• a care component – if you need help looking after yourself or supervision to keep you safe
• a mobility component – if you can’t walk or need help getting around
The care component and mobility component are paid at different rates depending on how your disability affects you.

• Care component
  Highest rate £67 a week
  Middle rate £44.85
  Lowest £17.75

• Mobility component
  Higher rate £46.75
  Lower rate £17.75

To claim Disability Livng Allowance, call the Benefits Enquiry Line on 0800 88 22 00 (textphone: 0800 24 33 55) or claim online at direct.gov.uk/disability