Child DLA Claim Guide

What this guide is for

This 19-page fillable PDF helps parents and carers in England and Wales prepare a Disability Living Allowance (DLA) claim for a child under 16. It explains how care and mobility needs are looked at and helps you describe what your child needs in clear detail.

Territory coverage: Written for England and Wales. Scotland uses Child Disability Payment and Northern Ireland has its own service.

Information last checked October 2026.

General information only, not legal or benefits advice.

This is a standalone digital PDF guide from the Disability & Benefits Guides collection. It is also listed in Children & SEND Support.

About this collection

Fillable PDF guides for preparing PIP and Child DLA claims in England and Wales, and a Universal Credit claim in England, Wales and Scotland. General information, not benefits advice.

What's inside

• An eligibility checklist and the claim process step by step
• Plain-English guide to the care and mobility components
• Claim form guidance with weak and stronger example answers
• Fillable daytime and night-time worksheets, each with a second copy, plus a mobility planner and evidence tracker
• What happens after you apply, understanding the decision, mandatory reconsideration and appeals
• What happens when your child turns 16 and moves towards PIP

Format and access

• File format: 19-page fillable PDF
• Territory coverage: England and Wales. Scotland uses Child Disability Payment and Northern Ireland has its own service.
• Information last checked October 2026.
• Download link is emailed after purchase.
• Price: £9.00 (GBP)

Frequently asked questions

Still have questions? Contact us or email support@shieladgt.uk.