Eligibility

An individual receiving renal dialysis is entitled to the middle rate of the care component of Scottish Adult DLA if they receive renal dialysis at least twice a week. (Scottish Adult DLA Regs, Reg. 21(2)(a)).

An individual is entitled to the middle rate of the care component if:

their type of dialysis makes it necessary for another person to be present or to supervise1 during the dialysis period (Scottish Adult DLA Regs, Reg. 21(2)(b)(i))

they need another person to be present during dialysis to help with their bodily functions or to supervise the individual in order to avoid substantial danger to them (Scottish Adult DLA Regs Reg. 21(2)(b)(ii))

However, an individual is not eligible under the rules for renal dialysis if they satisfy all of the following criteria:

• Their treatment is provided by the NHS; and is delivered in a hospital or similar institution; and
• Is out-patient treatment; and
• Takes place with the assistance or supervision of staff or the hospital or similar institution.

See the Scottish Adult DLA Definitions chapter for definitions of the following terms:

• supervision
• bodily functions
• substantial danger.

There are special rules for individuals who are terminally ill. These are set out in the Special Rules for Terminal Illness chapter.