As 2025 begins, the UK Government has shared updated Disability Living Allowance (DLA) rates, giving important support to kids and people with disabilities. With payments now as high as £184.30 per week, thousands who qualify can benefit. If you or your child is eligible, this could help a lot with daily care or mobility needs.
Let’s look at what’s new, who can claim, and how much money is available.
What Is Disability Living Allowance (DLA)?
Disability Living Allowance is a benefit to help people with physical or mental disabilities. It’s mainly for kids under 16 in the UK, as adults usually switch to Personal Independence Payment (PIP). The benefit helps cover extra costs from long-term illness or disability, like care or mobility challenges.
DLA has two parts:
- Care Component
- Mobility Component
Each part has different payment levels based on how severe the condition is.
New Weekly DLA Rates for 2025
To keep up with rising costs, the government raised DLA rates for all parts. Here’s a quick look at the new amounts:
| Component Type | Weekly Rate (2025) |
|---|---|
| Care – Highest | £108.55 |
| Care – Middle | £72.65 |
| Care – Lowest | £28.70 |
| Mobility – Higher | £75.75 |
| Mobility – Lower | £28.70 |
If someone qualifies for the highest rate in both care and mobility, they could get up to £184.30 per week, a big increase from past years.
Who Can Apply for DLA?
DLA is for:
- Kids under 16 who need more care or supervision than others their age without a disability
- Kids who struggle to walk or move around due to a physical or mental condition
To qualify:
- The condition must have lasted, or be expected to last, at least three months.
- The child must live in England, Wales, or Scotland.
- The child must normally live in the UK.
You don’t need an official diagnosis to claim DLA—what matters is how much care or supervision is needed.
How to Apply and Get Payments
You can apply for DLA through the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP). Get a form by phone or download it from the GOV.UK website. Fill in details about the child’s condition, how it affects their life, and include any medical proof if you have it.
Payments come every four weeks into a bank account and are tax-free. Getting DLA might also let parents or guardians claim other benefits, like Carer’s Allowance.
Final Thoughts
The higher DLA rates for 2025 are a great step to ease money worries for families with disabled kids. With up to £184.30 a week, this benefit can help cover costs for care, therapy, equipment, and mobility.
If you think you or your child might qualify, check eligibility and apply now. A little paperwork could bring life-changing support soon.
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