Disability Living Allowance

Have you been disabled or ill for more than 3 months? Do you have mobility problems? Do you need personal care?

Higher Rate

You are unable or virtually unable to walk

The exertion required to walk would be a danger to your health

You have no legs or feet (from birth or through amputation)

You are both blind and deaf

The lower rate mobility can be granted to people with learning difficulties

Care Component

The Higher rate care component: You need frequent attention both night and day in connection with your bodily functions and that you need continued supervision both night and day.

The Middle rate component care: Means that you still need care that is spread throughout the day or the night but not both night and day.

The Lower rate component care: If you require in connection with your bodily functions attention from another person for a significant portion of the day or you cannot prepare a cooked meal for yourself even if the ingredients are prepared for you.

This is just a very loose look at the rules for disability living allowance, if you need more information or want to apply we can help you.

Attendance Allowance

This is a benefit for those 65 and over. Attendance allowance has two rates;

Higher Rate: Is for people who need help both day and night. They must need substantial attention in connection with their bodily needs both day and night. Must need supervision both night and day to avoid substantial danger to themselves or others.

Lower Rate: Is for people who's needs meet one of the day conditions or one of the night conditions.

Carer's Allowance

A benefit for carers who regularly spend at least 35 hours a week caring for a disabled person who is in receipt of either DLA mid rate care or above or who is in receipt of Attendance Allowance Higher Rate. The carer does not have to be a relative or be living with the disabled person.