Scotland - Apply for Disability Living Allowance

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Procedure

Apply In Person

1. To Apply for Disability Living Allowance, the applicant has to approach the Department for Work & Pensions link
2. The applicant can request an application form by calling the DLA helpline on 0800 121 4600.
3. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer
4. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
5. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
6. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
7. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned officer.
8. Also, the applicant has to attend a medical assessment.
9. There is no fee for Disability Living Allowance.
10. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
11. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
12. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
13. If the claim is successful, the applicant will receive regular payments to help with the extra costs associated with the disability or health condition.
14. This entire process can be completed within 12 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• Evidence of the condition
• ID proof (Birth Certificate, national Identity card, etc)
• Address proof – (Driving license, passbook, utility bill, etc)
• Any other documents (if required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Department for Work & Pensions
Disability Living Allowance
Warbreck House
Warbreck Hill Road
Blackpool
FY2 0YE
Telephone: 0800 731 0122
Textphone: 0800 731 0317
Contact link

Eligibility

To be eligible:

• Have a health condition or disability that has caused difficulties with daily living or mobility for at least 3 months, and is expected to continue for at least another 9 months.
• Be aged between 16 and State Pension age.
• Meet the residence and presence criteria, which means you must usually be living in Scotland, England, Wales or Northern Ireland when you apply, and have spent at least 2 of the last 3 years in the UK.
• Pass a qualifying period, which means you must have been experiencing difficulties with daily living or mobility for at least 3 months before you can claim PIP.
• Score enough points in the PIP assessment, which assesses your ability to carry out various activities related to daily living and mobility.

Fees

• There is no fee for Disability Living Allowance.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 12 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Address
• Contact details
• Age
• Gender
• Qualification details
• Fax
• Email
• Medical details
• Planning details
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• The Disability Living Allowance (DLA) is a UK-wide benefit available to people with extra care or mobility needs due to a disability or health condition.
• However, as of 2019, the DLA is being phased out for new claimants and is being replaced by the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) in Scotland and the rest of the UK.

Information which might help

• For more information link

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

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Others

• Various government and non-government organizations offer support to families with disabled children, and it's important to seek advice and guidance on what is available and how to access it.