Benefits

Disability Living Allowance

This is the main benefit for people under 65 who suffer from long term disability or health problems.

The Benefits Agency will assess your day to day needs for care and support and for any help you need when you are outdoors.

If you want to get a claim form for this benefit then contact your local benefits agency, Jobcentre Plus or Social Security office. The form is very long and it is much easier to fill it in if you have an idea about exactly why you might qualify. Telephone Welfare rights before you fill in the form to discuss your situation and what you could put on the form.

For more information visit the Department of Works and Pension web site. You can download a copy of the claims form from the site.

Helpful leaflets on Disability Living Allowance

What is Disability Living Allowance - A Guide on the rules

This guide gives information on the rules for an award of Disability Living Allowance and how to go about claiming the benefit.

Disability Living Allowance - Completing the Claims Form

This guide is designed to assist with completing the Disability Living Allowance claim form for people with mental health problems. It concentrates mainly on the actual claim form and information to support your claim.