Disability Living Allowance (DLA) - children - How do I claim Disability Living Allowance (DLA)?

In England, Scotland or Wales

Phone the Disability Living Allowance helpline for a claim form:
Telephone 0800 121 4600
Textphone 0345 722 4433
Monday to Friday, 8am to 6pm

Or you can download a claim form from the Gov.UK website

In Northern Ireland

Phone the Disability and Carer’s Service for a claim form:
Telephone: 0800 587 0912
Textphone: 0800 012 1574

Or you can download a claim form on the NIDirect website

What documents will I need to claim Disability Living Allowance?

You should give your national insurance number. If you do not have a national insurance number, send in the claim form anyway to save delays. You may also be asked for proof of your identity such as a birth certificate, passport or driving licence.

Part of the form must be filled in by someone who knows about your child's disability. This could be a friend, relative or carer.

When will the Disability Living Allowance claim begin?

A claim for DLA cannot be backdated. The date of your claim will be the date you call and ask for a claim form as long as you complete and return it in the time given. If you download a claim it will be the date your completed claim form is received.

Change of circumstances

You must report changes in circumstance which might affect your child's entitlement to this benefit