What are the advantages of claiming Attendance Allowance or Disability Living Allowance (DLA)?
If you receive any rate of Disability Living Allowance (DLA) you will be entitled to a disability premium as part of your Income Support, Housing Benefit and Council Tax rebate. If you get the higher or middle care component of DLA or either rate of Attendance Allowance you may also qualify for a Severe Disability Premium in your Income Support, Pension Credit, Housing Benefit and Council tax rebate. A carer may be able to claim Carers Allowance for looking after you, but you should get advice before letting them make a claim as it could affect your entitlement to a Severe Disability Premium.
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