Benefits for the extra costs of disability
Personal Independence Payment (PIP), Disability Living Allowance (DLA) and Attendance Allowance (AA) are benefits to help you pay for the extra costs of having a disability, such as personal care and transport. However, you can choose how to spend the money.
PIP is for people aged 16-64, DLA is for people under 16, and AA is for people aged 65 or over. Some people over 16 are still getting DLA, but this is gradually being replaced by PIP for people aged 16 to 64.
You can get PIP, DLA or AA whether or not you are working, and they are not affected by any work you do. The benefits do not reduce any income-related benefits you get and may even increase the amount you can claim.
Remember that you may also be able to claim benefits because you cannot work - see under Benefits for people who cannot work, and means-tested benefits if you are on a low income. If you work, you may be able to claim Working Tax Credit.