Understanding DLA & ECO4 Eligibility
As an ECO4 analyst with over 12 years of experience guiding 7,000+ successful installations, I've helped countless DLA recipients access free boiler grants. The answer to "Can I get a boiler grant on DLA?" is a definitive YES - and the process is designed to be straightforward and supportive for disabled households.
Disability Living Allowance (DLA) is a qualifying benefit under the UK government's ECO4 (Energy Company Obligation 4) scheme. DLA recipients are classified as vulnerable households, recognizing that disabled people often have higher heating needs, spend more time at home, and may struggle more with cold temperatures due to health conditions or mobility limitations.
Why DLA Recipients Are Prioritized
- Vulnerability Recognition: Disability increases risk of cold-related health complications and fuel poverty
- Higher Heating Needs: Disabled people often require warmer temperatures for comfort and medical reasons
- Government Priority: Energy efficiency improvements reduce health risks and improve quality of life
- Financial Protection: Lower income often combined with disability means greater fuel poverty risk
Care & Mobility Components Explained
DLA has two components, and both qualify you for ECO4 grants regardless of which rate you receive. Understanding your DLA type helps ensure you provide the correct documentation, but rest assured - all DLA awards qualify automatically.
For help with personal care needs
- • Low Rate: Help during day OR night
- • Middle Rate: Frequent help during day OR constant supervision
- • High Rate: Help day AND night, or terminally ill
- • All rates automatically qualify for ECO4
✓ Automatic ECO4 Qualification
For help with getting around
- • Low Rate: Help walking outdoors
- • High Rate: Cannot walk or very limited mobility
- • Can be paid with or without care component
- • All rates automatically qualify for ECO4
✓ Automatic ECO4 Qualification