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How do I claim Disability Living Allowance for a child?

In England, Wales and Northern Ireland, a child under 16 claims Disability Living Allowance, not PIP. Care and mobility are separate. The claim is on GOV.UK. In Scotland, a new claim for a child goes to Child Disability Payment instead.

• PIP starts from 16. Attendance Allowance starts at State Pension age.
• This check does not score a child’s care or mobility needs, so it cannot name a rate.

GOV.UK, Disability Living Allowance for children

Indicative only. Not advice. Confirm it on the official page before you rely on it.

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