A bit more information here, about eligibility for DLA -
Linky (for those, like me, who didn't know much about the details before this thread raised my interest).
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You may be able to get Disability Living Allowance if you are aged under 65 and you have needed supervision or help with personal care, or had walking difficulties because of a physical or mental disability for three months, and you are likely to need this help or have these difficulties for at least another six months.
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From people I have spoken to at DWP/DCS, and support organisations, people don't get DLA because they have a disability, DLA is given depending on the impact of the disability - how much help is needed.