Petition · past parliament · Department for Work and Pensions

Allow children to receive DLA up to the age of 18 years old

Closed 1,361 signatures

What the petition asks

Current rules mean that children can only receive Disability Living Allowance (DLA) up to the age of 16, and then must apply for Personal Independence Payment (PIP). We believe children should be able to receive DLA until the age of 18.

Timeline

6 Feb 2023 Petition opened for signatures
6 Aug 2023 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 1,361
Status Closed
Department Department for Work and Pensions
Opened 6 Feb 2023
Closed 6 Aug 2023

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.