WHAT IS DISABILITY LIVING ALLOWANCE(DLA)?
Disability Living Allowance (DLA) is a benefit for people who need help because of a mental or physical disability. You can claim DLA if you are under 65. If you are over 65 you may be able to claim Attendance Allowance instead of DLA.

You can claim DLA whatever your income or savings.
You do not have to have paid National Insurance contributions.
It can be claimed whether you are working or not.
It can be paid on top of any other benefit and does not reduce the amount you get in other benefits. It is tax-free.

WHAT IS ATTENDANCE ALLOWANCE (AA)?
Attendance Allowance (AA) is a tax free benefit for people aged 65 or over who need help because of mental or physical illness or disability. If you are under 65 you should claim Disability Living Allowance instead.

You can claim AA whatever your income, savings or National Insurance contributions.
It can be claimed whether you are working or not working.
It can be paid on top of any other benefit.
You can get AA if you live alone or with other people.

We can also assist with Disability Living Allowance and Attendance Allowance claims.

Please contact JOE McCALLION
Tel. 01707 324581