Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children may help with the extra costs of looking after a child who:
- is under 16
- has difficulties walking or needs more looking after than a child of the same age who doesn’t have a disability
They will need to meet all the eligibility requirements.
The DLA rate is between £24.45 and £156.90 a week and depends on the level of help the child needs.
Use the DLA claim form to apply for Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children under 16.
The form tells you where to send your application.
You can order a printed form by telephoning the Disability Living Allowance helpline.
Alternative formats
Call to ask for alternative formats, such as braille, large print or audio CD.
Who to contact
Telephone
0345 712 3456
Textphone: 0345 722 4433
Textphone: 0345 722 4433
Time / Date details
Session infomation
Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm
Local Offer
Local Offer Details
Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children may help with the extra costs of looking after a child who:
- is under 16
- has difficulties walking or needs more looking after than a child of the same age who doesn’t have a disability
This page was last updated on: 23/10/2023