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What is DLA for children?
Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for children helps with extra costs if a child has a long-term health condition or disability. It's not just for physical disabilities; mental health conditions like ADHD and anxiety can also qualify, reflecting the story's focus on mental health claims doubling since 2019-20.
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