Looking after a disabled child aged under 16? They may be entitled to Disability Living Allowance (Child Disability Payment in Scotland). Watch our video to find out more about the financial help available, who is entitled to it and how to claim: https://www.carersuk.org/help-and-advice/guides-and-tools/ | Carers UK

Most parents don’t realise high rate mobility opens the door to extra benefits and discounts 👉 Motability Scheme Swap mobility allowance for a new car, wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV), or scooter. Insurance, servicing & breakdown cover included. . 👉 Blue Badge Priority parking close to schools, hospitals, shops. Essential if your child has no danger awareness or fatigue. . 👉 Vehicle Tax Exemption Free road tax (or 50% discount if on lower mobility rates). . 👉 Freedom Pass / Disabled Pers

One in five people who used to receive Disability Living Allowance are no longer eligible for the benefit. DLA has been replaced by Personal Independence Payments or PIP. After re-assessment almost 40% of those who were moved to PIP had their money increased. | BBC Newsline

Disability Living Allowance is sometimes called DLA. It is the main government assistance or benefit you can get if you care for a disabled child under the age of 16. It’s paid directly into your bank account and can help you with the extra costs of caring for your disabled child. For more information on DLA, visit our website: https://s.mtrbio.com/mliyttadnd Watch our video and find out more: | Contact - For families with disabled children

Disability living allowance is a benefit parents can apply for in the UK for their child.They don’t need a diagnosis to claim but there is criteria you need to meet to be able to make a claim.I used to be embarrassed about talking about benefits, I also used to think it was as simple as sending some paperwork in and getting accepted… god was I wrong and it breaks your heart going through the paperwork 💔Never judge ANYONE until you have walked in their shoes. I will post some links in stories an