Which benefit replaced the Disability Living Allowance?

The benefit that replaced the Disability Living Allowance is the Personal Independence Payment. This change was implemented to provide support for individuals with disabilities or long-term health conditions, ensuring that financial assistance is aligned with their needs. The Personal Independence Payment serves not only to assist with daily living costs but also to provide additional support that is more tailored to the specific challenges that individuals face due to their disabilities.

The introduction of Personal Independence Payment aimed to streamline the assessment process, moving away from the previous system, and offering a more individualized approach to financial support. It can be awarded to people regardless of whether they are in work, thereby focusing more directly on the individual’s needs rather than their employment status.