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Disability Living Allowance: Children

Asked by Laura Kyrke-SmithLabourDepartment for Work and PensionsTabled Answered 14 October 2024UIN 7366

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, if she will make an assessment of the potential merits of launching a digital version of the Disability Living Allowance for Children claim form that can be submitted online.

Answered by Andrew Western

DLA Child is currently undergoing transformation as part of DWP’s Service Modernisation Programme. Work is underway to explore options including how to apply, with the aim of providing a sustainable, simplified and accessible service and the ability for customers to self-serve.

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