Understand your disability benefits clearly
A calm, educational guide to Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Disability Living Allowance (DLA), and Attendance Allowance. Written in plain English, for disabled people, carers, and families.
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Personal Independence Payment
For adults aged 16–64. Understand daily living, mobility, assessments, and rates.
Disability Living Allowance
For children under 16. Care and mobility explained for parents and guardians.
Attendance Allowance
For people over State Pension age. Daily living support explained clearly.
Evidence & Documents
What counts as evidence, how to describe your difficulties, building your case.
Assessments
What to expect, how to prepare, understanding your decision letter.
FAQ
Questions about eligibility, assessments, appeals, and more.
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Last reviewed: June 2026. We review this website regularly. Benefit rules and amounts can change — for current forms, deadlines and rates, always check GOV.UK. See how we keep this up to date.