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Understanding sight loss

It can be difficult to understand central vision loss. It may even appear that a person can see some things when they want to. This is because parts of the macula may still be working.

Depending on your circumstances, you may be entitled to financial support from the government. Welfare benefits are available to help those living with macular disease, and their families, with extra costs.

What is the Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for adults?

Disability Living Allowance (DLA) is a benefit paid to people who have a long-term illness or disability and who are under pension age. The illness or disability should have a significant impact on the way a person can care for himself or herself or move around.

If you are of pensionable age and have a sight problem you will probably have extra expenses, such as taxis or help at home. Attendance Allowance (AA) can help you with these additional costs.

What is Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children?

DLA is to help pay for the additional costs of your child’s long term health condition or disability. The benefit is split in to two parts, care and mobility or a combination of the two and is paid for your child up to the age of 16 years old.

What is Personal Independence Payment (PIP)?

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit paid to people to help pay for the additional costs of a disability or long-term illness. PIP was introduced in 2013 to replace Disability Living Allowance (DLA). You can no longer apply for DLA over the age of 16 and anyone receiving DLA will be moved across onto PIP. For young people under the age of 16, the DLA for children is still in place.

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