Apply for DLA
This page explains how to apply for Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for a child in England and Wales. Children are entitled to DLA if they need substantially more help than another child their own age because of a health condition, impairment, or disability. It does not matter if they do not have a diagnosis.
Information on claiming DLA for your child, how to apply and where to get further help.
Explains when children can qualify for higher rate mobility, including specific rules that allow some children with severe learning difficulties or Autistic Spectrum Disorder to qualify for higher rate mobility.
Explains how to check if you can get DLA for your child, how to claim for it if your child is terminally ill, and tips for filling in the form.
Explains eligibility and how to claim DLA for children aged under 16.
