Who Qualifies For Disability Living Allowance?
The rules for Disability Living Allowance can seem complex as entitlement to the allowance may involve the consideration of the amount and frequency of help required, the risks faced which might require supervision, and the degree of difficulty or help required when walking outside. The following lists may help though by giving examples of the kinds of needs or difficulties which could count towards qualifying for the allowance: Personal Care Needs If you: • need help with, for example, washing yourself, dressing, getting to or using the toilet, getting into or out of bed, moving about indoors, help with medical treatment, help at mealtimes or something similar, • need someone there to keep an eye on you, do you have fits, dizzy spells, blackouts, have falls or stumbles, or have problems communicating, • need someone with you when you go out during the day and / or evening, • have difficulty concentrating, need someone to remind or motivate you to do things, feel panicky or anxious if
