Looking after a disabled child aged under 16? They may be entitled to Disability Living Allowance (Child Disability Payment in Scotland). Watch our video to find out more about the financial help available, who is entitled to it and how to claim: https://www.carersuk.org/help-and-advice/guides-and-tools/ | Carers UK

One in five people who used to receive Disability Living Allowance are no longer eligible for the benefit. DLA has been replaced by Personal Independence Payments or PIP. After re-assessment almost 40% of those who were moved to PIP had their money increased. | BBC Newsline

Disability living allowance is a benefit parents can apply for in the UK for their child.They don’t need a diagnosis to claim but there is criteria you need to meet to be able to make a claim.I used to be embarrassed about talking about benefits, I also used to think it was as simple as sending some paperwork in and getting accepted… god was I wrong and it breaks your heart going through the paperwork 💔Never judge ANYONE until you have walked in their shoes. I will post some links in stories an