Claiming The Disability Living Allowance

To determine your eligibility, you must have any of the following:

• Physical or mental disability (or both)
• Disability is severe enough that you need help caring for yourself, walking disabilities, or both
• Under the age of 65
   

If you are over the age of 65, you may qualify for the Attendance Allowance.  You may receive the Disability Living Allowance whether or you have employment.  Your savings or income does not generally affect the allowance.

There are two components to the Disability Living Allowance or Disabled Living Allowance.  The “Care Component” is for those individuals who require someone to help them care for themselves or supervision for safety.  The “Mobility Component” is for those individuals you are unable to walk or need help moving around.  Individuals may be entitled to one or both components depending on their individual circumstance.  The components are paid at different rates depending on your disability and seriousness of disability.

The Disabled Living Allowance is paid by direct deposit in to any account of your choice including your bank, building society, or other account providers.  You may also ask that someone else receive the allowance on your behalf.

 

The allowance is applied for through a claim pack.  You may contact the Benefit Enquiry Line, your local Jobcentre Plus or social security office