Disability Living Allowance
This non-means tested benefit is to help the person you care for get around or buy assistance with personal care.He or she must be under 65 years old with long-term health problems or disabilities. There is a separate application form for people under the age of 16.
You can get more information from:
Click here for the Carers UK websitewww.dwp.gov.uk/lifeevent/benefits/disability_liv_allowance.asp - Dept for Work and Pensions information on the disability living allowance