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Who pays for child DLA?
The cost of child disability benefits, now over £5 billion annually, is funded by the taxpayer through the Department for Work and Pensions. This significant increase in spending, as highlighted by Policy Exchange, reflects the growing number of claims and the government's commitment to supporting children with long-term conditions.
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