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The mobility component can be claimed if your child needshelp getting around out of doors, for example if they havesevere walking difficulties or a visual impairment.The mobilitycomponent can usually be claimed from when the child is3 years old.For more information about Disability Living Allowance or torequest a claim pack call the Benefit Enquiry Line 0800 88 22 00Carer’s AllowanceIf your child receives Disability Living Allowance, you care forthem for more than 35 hours a week, and have an income of lessthan £100 a week after certain deductions, you may be able toclaim Carer’s Allowance to supplement your income.You can’t claim Carer’s Allowance if you are in full-time educationwith over 21 hours a week of supervised study, or doing a coursewhich is described as full-time by the establishment providing it.For a Carer’s Allowance claim form, and advice on how to fill it in,contact the Benefit Enquiry Line 0800 88 22 00. Help, informationand support for Carers living in Wrexham County Borough is alsoavailable from Wrexham Carers servicewww.avow.org/welcome/carers-infomation-service 01978 318 812Student ParentsEMAStudents living in Wales who are 16, 17 or 18 years old andcontinuing to study up to 12 hours a week at school or collegemay be eligible to receive Educational Maintenance Allowance.EMA payments can be used to cover living expenses while youstudy, including childcare.