How is Disability Living Allowance paid
Disability Living Allowance (DLA) is usually paid directly into your bank, building society or Post Office card account. If you cannot open or manage an account, you can be paid by Simple Payment. The DWP will give you a Simple Payment card which you can use to collect your benefit at a PayPoint outlet displaying the Simple Payment sign.
For more information about payment of benefits, see Payment of benefits and tax credits.
DLA is paid as long as you have care or mobility needs. It may be awarded for an indefinite period or a fixed period. However, the benefit is affected if you go into hospital, and for the care component if you go into a care home or other residential accommodation that is state funded.