What is Disability Living Allowance (DLA)?
It helps you with the extra costs you might have because of a disability. It isn’t means tested or affected by earnings, other income or savings.
It’s for disabled people aged between 16 and State Pension age.
If you have a letter inviting you for a Personal Independence Payment (PIP) reassessment, you cannot order a vehicle until you’ve had your PIP confirmed.
You can only make a new claim for DLA if you're claiming for a child under 16.
How much can I receive?
The higher rate mobility part of DLA is currently £75.75 per week. You can apply for the Motability Scheme if you have at least 12 months left on your allowance.
| You need this to apply for the Scheme | How much each week |
| Higher rate | £75.75 |
| Other parts you might receive | How much each week |
| Lower rate | £28.70 |
What if my allowance changes?
Whether your allowance is being reassessed, changes or ends, we'll support you.
The Government is replacing DLA with Personal Independence Payment (PIP) for disabled people aged between 16 and State Pension age, even if they have an 'indefinite' or 'lifetime' award.
DLA will stay the same for children until they reach the age of 16, except in Scotland where they’ll continue to receive DLA until they're transferred to Child Disability Payment.
If your DLA is reassessed and you’re awarded the higher rate mobility part of PIP, you’ll continue to be eligible for the Scheme.
Waiting to move to PIP?Who to contact
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Here’s who to contact if you want to find out more or claim for this allowance
If you live in the UK
If you were born after 8 April 1948
Phone | 0800 121 4600
Or if you’re hard of hearing and you want to use a Text Relay Service(opens in a new window), on 18001 then 0800 121 4600
If you were born before 8 April 1948
Phone | 0800 731 0122
Or if you’re hard of hearing and you want to use a Text Relay Service(opens in a new window), on 18001 then 0800 731 0122
Website | gov.uk(opens in a new window)
If you live in Northern Ireland
Phone | 0800 587 0912
Website | nidirect.gov.uk(opens in a new window)
Not sure if you’re eligible for the Scheme?
You can check right now. Just answer a few questions.
Related FAQs
What happens if I do not get the higher rate mobility part of PIP?
You will not be able to stay on the Motability Scheme. Your lease will end and you must give your vehicle back.
What happens if I'm appealing an unsuccessful PIP reassessment?
What happens if my allowance stops?
