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This is money to help you live independently, even if you need a lot of support and have money of your own from a job.
It is paid at three levels – low, medium and high. How much you get depends on just how much support you need and how mobile you are.You need to be over 16 years old to get Disability Living Allowance. You can get it if:

  •  you need someone to support you with personal care, or cooking or other jobs at home,

  •  you have problems getting around or need someone to go with you when you go out.
You can get a form from the Job Centre,
OR...
phone the Helpline on: 08457 123 456.

You might need support to fill in the form – it is not easy!