Disability Living Allowance (DLA) is money for people who have extra care needs or mobility needs (difficulty getting around) as a result of a disability. There are two parts called components: the care component and the mobility component. You may qualify for one or both of these. You can no longer make a new claim for DLA if you are 16 or over. Disability Living Allowance mobility component Rates 2021 to 2022 (£) Rates 2022 to 2023 (£) Higher: 62.55: 64.50: Lower: 23.70: 24.45 This is because PIP looks at your care and mobility needs, so you may receive more money from PIP than you would with Attendance Allowance. A benefits adviser will be able to help you decide which benefit you should claim. How much is Attendance Allowance? There are two different rates for Attendance Allowance: 2022-2023: Lower rate = £61.85 a The Disability Living Allowance ( DLA) is a tax-free benefit for disabled people who need help with mobility or care costs. Disability Living Allowance (except for those born before 9 April 1948 You can get between £26.90 and £172.75 a week in Disability Living Allowance (DLA) to help look after a child who has a disability or health condition. DLA isn't means tested, so how much you earn doesn't impact how much you can get. The money can be spent on anything. How much you'll get It was introduced as part of the government's Welfare Reform Act in 2012 to replace Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for people aged between 16-64. Daily living and mobility. PIP is divided into two components: a daily living component and a mobility component. DLA awards are based on a child's NEEDS, not their diagnosis. Not all children with autism are awarded higher rate mobility, some have few mobility issues, some have many. Every child with autism presents differently. Fill in the forms and TELL THE TRUTH ABOUT YOUR OWN CHILD. Both Cerebra and CAB do a guide to help fill in the forms, by all RATES 2024/25 108.55 72.65 25323.00 16967.00 22020.00 14753.00 2110.25 1413.92 1835.00 1229.42 486.98 326.29 423.46 283.71 148.40 2500.00 Higher rate (lump sum) Higher rate monthly payments 3500.00 How much help with Mobility you need will depend on the rate that you are paid. Disability Living Allowance Rates. Disability Living Allowance Rates for a Child 2022/2023 UK. Lower - £24.45 a week - Guidance or supervision outdoors. Higher - £64.50 a week - Severe walking difficulty. Standard rate. There are 2 ways to get the standard rate of payment. You'll get $109.30 a fortnight by doing one or more of the following. You must do these for at least 32 hours every 4 weeks on a continuing basis: paid work. volunteer. self-employment. vocational training. independent living. wG5nrL.