Changes to the Disability Living Allowance
CHANGES are being made to the way people receive Disability Living Allowance.
If you are in receipt of Disability Living Allowance (DLA) then you may be affected by the changes.
Disability Living Allowance (DLA) is ending for people who were born after 8th April 1948 and are 16 or over.
DLA will be replaced by Personal Independence Payments (PIPs) as part of the Government's welfare reforms.
To claim PIPs, you will be required to carry out an assessment to work out the level of help you get.
Your rate will be regularly reassessed to make sure you’re getting the right support.
The rate you receive depends on how your condition affects you, not the condition itself.
You will continue to get DLA until the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) writes to you.
The letter you receieve will:
- Tell you when DLA will end
- Invite you to apply for PIP
What should you do?
If you have not yet changed over to a PIP, it is important that you let us know.
Muir’s Money Advice Team is on hand to help you through the process.
Our experienced team offer a wide range of services, including help with benefits, debts, and budgeting advice.
We are always on hand to help. If you want to have a chat about your financial matters, then get in touch by calling our Money Advisors on 0300 123 1222.
For further details and a range of Frequently Asked Questions see the videos below or visit www.gov.uk/pip/overview
How will the changes affect me?
Will the rates of DLA be the same under PIP?
Will the change to PIP affect the length of time I might receive the benefit for?
Is the criteria by which I might qualify for the benefit changing?
How can I get help filling in the form?