DLA awards are based on a child's NEEDS, not their diagnosis. Not all children with autism are awarded higher rate mobility, some have few mobility issues, some have many. Every child with autism presents differently. Fill in the forms and TELL THE TRUTH ABOUT YOUR OWN CHILD. Both Cerebra and CAB do a guide to help fill in the forms, by all The rates set by the government via the DLA, soon to be PIP, are in two categories - higher rate and lower rate. These are daily rates and will usually be paid monthly. The lower rate is £23.70 and the higher rate is £62.55. You can check the government guidance for the latest details on rates. Here is how much the Universal Credit standard allowance - which is the basic amount you get before any additional payments or deductions are accounted for - should rise by: DLA mobility This amount is based on the weekly allowance rate of £71.00 (as of 10 April 2023) and will increase if the DWP makes its annual allowance increase. Prices for cars which state 'Total Mobility Allowance' mean that all of your weekly higher rate mobility allowance, including any increases, is paid to Motability Operations Limited. To qualify, you must either be getting certain benefits, such as DLA, PIP or Attendance Allowance, or have been unable to work for the last year due to a disability. There are three disability premiums and their rates (per week) for 2023/24 are: Disability premium. • For a single person: £39.85. • For a couple: £56.80. Lease a car with your Disability Living Allowance (DLA) If you've been awarded the higher rate mobility part of DLA and you have at least 12 months left on your allowance, you can apply to join the Motability Scheme. It's simple and affordable - you'll have lots of cars to choose from and you'll get a full, worry-free package. How much PIP you could get depends on how difficult it is for you to do certain things - such as preparing food and drink, dressing and undressing, or getting around. Mobility component: Weekly rate: Standard: £26.90: Enhanced: £71.00: PIP is gradually replacing Disability Living Allowance (DLA). However, if you were born before 8 April Disability Living Allowance for Deaf People 9 4.1 What is your DLA care component used for? Appendix 1 is a record of all the original qualitative information gathered about the DLA Care Component. Appendix 2 is a record of all the information given about the DLA Mobility Component. The Disability Living Allowance (DLA) is being replaced by Personal Independence Payment (PIP) for disabled people. The mobility element is £27.30 a week on the lower rate, or £62.55 for the The standard allowance for single claimants over 25 will rise to £393.45 - an increase of £24.71 a month. To get the latest money stories straight to your inbox twice a week sign up to our FfBLk.