Low rate care component: £26.90 Middle rate care component: £68.10 High rate care component: £101.75 Can I get it? If you have an illness or disability that affects your daily life then it is worth finding out whether you can claim additional benefits. HOW MUCH IS DLA? DLA has two main parts called 'components'. CARE COMPONENT The care component is paid for children who need extra care and attention. It can be paid at one of three weekly rates, depending on how much extra help your child needs. It is paid at the following weekly rates: Lowest care £26.90 Middle care £68.10 Anonymous. 11/04/2011 at 12:35 pm. Hi. It is possible to be awarded High Rate Care and Low Rate mobility as the criteria for HRC is sustained night time care needs which a person who can walk well could have. From what you have written I would have thought that your son could qualify on both the SMI and walking criteria. DLA is not means tested, which means that it makes no difference how much money you or your child or your family get in income or from savings. How much benefit can I receive? Disability Living Allowance is available over 3 care rates and 2 mobility rates. Weekly rate How much support you need; Highest rate: £101.75: Constantly need help - day or night: Middle rate: £68.10: Frequently need help - day or night: Lowest rate: £26.90: Need help only some of the day or with cooking meals Highest rate £101.75; Middle rate £68.10; Lowest rate £26.90; Mobility component. This is paid at one of two different weekly rates, depending on how difficult it is for you to get around: Higher rate £71; Lower rate £26.90; If you receive DLA, you also qualify for a Christmas Bonus each year. This is usually £10. xBb0Y0.

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