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DLA for children check

For parents and carers of children under 16. See whether the care part, the mobility part, or both may apply to your child.

This check takes about 5 minutes. It asks about the extra help your child needs compared with other children of the same age.

Think about a typical week, including bad days and nights.

Private by design. Your answers stay on your phone or computer. They are never sent to us or anyone else, and we cannot see them.

About your child How old is your child?
About your child Where does your child live?
About your child Has a doctor or nurse said your child may have 12 months or less to live?

You do not have to answer this if you would rather not.

About your child How long has your child needed extra help?
Compared with other children Compared with children of the same age without a disability, how much extra help or watching over does your child need?
What this means

All young children need a lot of care. DLA is about the extra care your child needs because of their condition. For example, a 2 year old needs help to dress, but most do not need help taking medicines through the day, or someone watching them constantly because of seizures.

During the day During the day, how much extra help does your child need with personal care or staying safe?

Personal care means things like washing, dressing, eating, using the toilet, taking medicines, moving about and communicating.

During the night At night, how much extra help does your child need?
Getting around Which of these best describes your child outdoors?
Getting around On routes they do not know, does your child need someone with them outdoors, much more than other children their age?

For example because of anxiety, learning disability, autism, hearing loss or seizures.