DWP benefits - Disability Living Allowance
Description |
Disability Living Allowance (DLA) claimants are people who become disabled before the age of 65. |
Geographic coverage |
Great Britain |
Geographic units |
Lower Layer Super Output Area (LSOA), Datazone (DZ) (Scotland only), 2003 ward |
Time coverage (most recent) |
- |
Time coverage |
2002 to 2007 |
Update frequency |
Quarterly |
Source |
Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) |
Guidelines |
- |
Publisher |
Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) |
URL |
https://www.nomisweb.co.uk/query/construct/summary.asp?mode=construc ... |
URL notes |
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Notes |
Disability Living Allowance (DLA) is a benefit for people who become disabled before the age of 65. DLA consists of two components * the care component for people who need help with personal care. * the mobility component for people who need help with getting around. Children under 5 cannot get the mobility component. |
Data suppression |
At Lower SOA level data suppressed if fewer than 10 cases. All counts rounded to nearest five. |
Time series consistency |
- |
Reliability |
- |
Component variables |
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Type |
Dataset |
PSA floor target |
- |
LAA block |
LAA Block: Healthier Communities and Older People |
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