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• Change of circumstances while you’re getting DLA

  You need to tell the DWP as soon as possible if your child’s condition changes - this can affect how much DLA you get

• How to claim DLA for your child

  You can claim DLA to help with the extra costs you have if you have a disabled child or a child with a health condition. The money can be spent on anything

• Getting Universal Credit if you’re sick or disabled

  Check if you can apply for support if you can't work because you're sick or disabled. Universal Credit is available for people with sickness or disabilities.

• What is Universal Credit?

  What is Universal Credit and how it works - including how it's different from other benefits and what other benefits you can claim at the same time

• Problems with benefits

  Overview and content list for problems with benefits. Visit our website for help and advice on problems with benefits

• Challenging a benefit decision - mandatory reconsideration

  Check what you can do if you disagree with a benefit decision made by the DWP or HMRC

• Help with filling in the DLA form for your child

  Filling in the DLA form can be difficult for a parent - read our advice on how to fill in the DLA claim form

• Check how to fill in your claim form

  Detailed information on how to fill in your ‘How your disability affects you’ form, including advice for each question and tick box.