Disability Living Allowance (DLA) is a tax-free, non-means-tested benefit to help with extra care or mobility costs for disabled children up to the age of 16 years. Under 16s: Parents/caregivers can claim for a disabled child under 16 if the child requires significantly more looking after than a child of the same age or has walking difficulties. DLA is broken down into two components (Care and Mobility). Your child may qualify for one or both depending on your assessed needs. Care Component Highest rate: £114.85 Middle rate: £72.65 Lowest rate: £30.30 Mobility Component Higher rate: £80.00 Lower rate: £30.30