Benefits and support

This guide covers different types of financial help, including support for carers, child maintenance, Child Benefit, help for working parents, and support for people on low incomes or who are ill or disabled.

Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children

Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children can help with the costs of looking after a child who:

  • is under 16
  • has difficulties walking or needs much more looking after than a child of the same age

To qualify they need to meet the eligibility requirements.

The DLA rate is between £26.90 and £172.50 a week.

Find out more about DLA on GOV.UK.

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