The Concept
If you have professional reports or an EHCP, they contain evidence that supports your DLA application.
You can reference them — briefly and neutrally — to show that professionals have documented your child's needs.
What Evidence Helps
- EHCP — Documents identified special educational needs
- OT report — Documents physical and sensory needs
- SALT report — Documents communication needs
- Medical letters — Documents diagnoses and treatments
- School reports — Documents daily functioning
- CAMHS letters — Documents mental health needs
How to Reference
Keep it simple and neutral. No legal citations required.
Good examples:
- "As documented in her EHCP, Section B"
- "Confirmed in the OT report dated March 2025"
- "The paediatrician noted this in her letter of 15 April"
- "This is consistent with what the EP report describes"
Avoid:
- "Pursuant to Section F of the EHCP..." (too legalistic)
- "The EHCP proves that..." (you don't need to prove anything)
Example
"Morning routine takes approximately 45 minutes with constant prompting. Sophie's OT report (March 2025) documents her difficulties with sequencing and motor planning that contribute to this. Her EHCP Section B identifies these needs."
You're not quoting the documents word-for-word. You're showing that what you're describing is consistent with professional evidence.
If You Don't Have Evidence
You don't need professional reports to apply for DLA. Your description of daily life is evidence.
Decision-makers assess based on what you describe. Reports help, but they're not required.
What Aubis Does
Aubis DLA lets you reference uploaded documents:
- "As set out in [document name]"
- Links to relevant sections
It suggests neutral, plain-English references — no jargon required.
Aubis scribes. You decide.