Disability Living Allowance (DLA) is a benefit which helps with the additional costs of ill health or disability.

You cannot make a new claim for DLA because it is being replaced by Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

You can find more information about Personal Independence Payment here.

If you are already getting DLA, you will continue to receive your benefit until the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) contacts you about reassessment for PIP. The DWP will eventually reassess everyone aged between 16 and 64. This is a gradual process. Reassessment of people on DLA began in October 2013 and is .

This section provides information for people who are still receiving DLA.

• Disability Living Allowance (DLA) is being replaced by Personal Independence Payment (PIP) you can no longer make a new claim for DLA
• DLA is a benefit you can get if you need help with care and/or getting around.
• If your condition improves or you need more help or you go into hospital, you have to tell the Department for Work and Pensions straight away.
• If your circumstances change you may have to apply for PIP