Information & advice

This factsheet covers Disability Living Allowance (DLA)‚ a tax-free benefit paid to people to help cover the costs of disability. DLA has two components that cover care and mobility needs.

You have to be under 65 years old to claim DLA. If you are 65 years old or over and have care needs you may be able to claim Attendance Allowance (AA). Age Concern produces a separate factsheet and information leaflet on AA.

The information in this factsheet is correct for the period April 2009 – March 2010. Benefit rates and other figures are expected to increase again in April 2010 but rules and figures sometimes change during the year. 

The information given in this factsheet is applicable in England and Wales. Different rules may apply in Northern Ireland and Scotland. Readers in these nations should contact their respective national Age Concern organisations for information specific to where they live.

Further information

Please download Factsheet 52 from the top right of this screen for detailed information.

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