disability living allowance
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This was introduced in 1992 and combines the benefits previously covered by the Attendance allowance and the Mobility allowance. It has two components:
- care component - paid at level depending on the level of care required (whether the disabled person receives that care or not)
- high level - constant attention/help required night and day
- medium level - attention/help required either night OR day
- low level - small amount of care required e.g. at the beginning of the day
- mobility component - paid if disabled person has mobility difficulties (not restricted to persons with physical disablities). Payment is made at one of two levels.
Last reviewed 01/2018
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