However, the benefit was phased-out for the majority of claimants between 2013 and 2015 and replaced by a new Personal Independence Payment.
DLA can still be claimed by children under sixteen and can still be received by existing claimants who were aged sixty five or over on 8 April 2013.
People who are terminally ill typically qualify for the highest rate of Care component of DLA under what is termed "special rules".
DLA care component is paid at one of three rates: lowest, middle and highest.
From April 2021 the rates are: Individuals are entitled to the lower rate mobility component if, due to a mental or physical disability, they cannot walk outdoors on an unfamiliar route without guidance or supervision from another person most of the time.