Imagine you’re ordering coffee. There’s small, medium, and large. DLA has three rates for living costs: low, medium, and high. The “medium” rate is the Goldilocks of the bunch.
To get it, a child needs “frequent” help with daily tasks. We’re talking about cooking, eating, or bathing. Not just occasional help. It has to be repeated throughout the day.
Or, the child could need help getting around outdoors. That’s the mobility part. But for the “care” side? You need that night-time or daytime fuss. It’s oddly specific.
The Fun Part: The Number
Okay, spill the cash. As of 2026/2026, the medium rate for the daily living (care) component is £71.00 per week. That’s not chump change.
It’s enough to buy roughly 70 cans of baked beans or a decent second-hand gaming console. Every week. Or, you know, fund actual care. But the beans joke is more fun.
Fun fact: The mobility component only has two rates, not three. So “medium” is a care component exclusive. It’s like being in a VIP club for specific needs.
