Easy read: Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children
These easy read guides explain what Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children is, how you can apply for it and what happens when a child turns 16.
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- Department for Work and Pensions
- Published
- 12 November 2021
- Last updated
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1317 April20232024 — See all updates
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About Disability Living Allowance for children: easy read
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How to claim Disability Living Allowance for children: easy read
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After you send us your Disability Living Allowance for children claim form: easy read
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Disability Living Allowance for children — When a child turns 16: easy read
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These easy read guides tell you:
- what Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children is
- who can get DLA for children
- how to apply for DLA for children
- what happens when a child receiving DLA for children turns 16
Easy read documents are designed to make information accessible to people with learning disabilities. If you do not need an easy read format, read the Disability Living Allowance (DLA)(DLA) for children guidance.
Last updated
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Published an updated version of 'After you send us your Disability Living Allowance for children claim form' easy read guide.
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Updated the English and Welsh versions of the 'About Disability Living Allowance for children: easy read' and 'How to claim Disability Living Allowance for children: easy read' guides. The new versions are dated 04/23.
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Updated About Disability Living Allowance for children: easy read and How to claim Disability Living Allowance for children: easy read - English and Welsh.
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Updated English and Welsh versions of the easy read guides. If your child lives in Scotland, you need to apply for Child Disability Payment instead of DLA for children.
Update history
2024-04-17 08:53
Published an updated version of ‘After you send us your Disability Living Allowance for children claim form’ easy read guide.
2023-04-13 11:09
Updated the English and Welsh versions of the ‘About Disability Living Allowance for children: easy read’ and ‘How to claim Disability Living Allowance for children: easy read’ guides. The new versions are dated 04/23.
2022-11-25 08:10
Updated About Disability Living Allowance for children: easy read and How to claim Disability Living Allowance for children: easy read – English and Welsh.