Disability Living Allowance for children (under the age of 16)
Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children under 16
You may be able to get Disability Living Allowance (DLA) if you care for a child under 16 who has a disability.
The child must meet certain rules to qualify. You can check the eligibility requirements for DLA for children on the GOV.UK site (this link will open in a new tab and take you away from our site).
You can also learn more about DLA for children on the GOV.UK website, including how to apply, how to report changes, and what happens when your child turns 16. Learn more about DLA for children on the GOV.UK website (this link will open in a new tab and take you away from our site).