Hi, my name is mumof8! Can I claim DLA for my daughter?

mumof8

Can I claim dla for my daughter who has jst been diagnosed with severe irlens syndrome and severe dyslexia?

poppy123456

It's not awarded based on any diagnosis. You need to prove she needs substantially more care and attention than that of a child the same age, who doesn't have a health condition/ disability.

https://www.carersuk.org/help-and-advice/financial-support/benefits-if-you-are-disabled-ill-or-injured/disability-living-allowance/

Albus_Scope

Heya @mumof8 and welcome to the community!

I can see you're being helped already, but I just wanted to say hi and see how you were doing?  All good I hope?

If you wanted to stop in for some chats and games, we have the Coffee Lounge to help relieve some stress.  

Hannah_Alumni

Hello @mumof8

Welcome to the community! Just to let you know, I have popped your post into our PIP, DLA and AA section of the forum. In case you had any other questions or queries.