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DLA Explained

A parent-led resource helping families understand and apply for Disability Living Allowance. Practical, honest, and focused on what actually works.

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Video · Contact

A clear, step-by-step guide from Contact on completing the DLA claim form, covering the care and mobility components with worked examples.

Many parents find the DLA form intimidating. Contact breaks it down calmly and practically and is often the first thing we recommend.

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