hi there- looks like I'm right and won't qualify - I am in receipt of DLA but not the right kind! Seems it's not simply DLA but you need either Middle or High Care Component to get SDP. Thanks for explaining- is still a pain to have to fill it all in even though I know now I won't be qualifying!! Think I may ring them and explain I would only qualify for EDP and so seems like even though I have under £16k I don't qualify- would be easier than filling in form, scanning and printing statements etc. Many thanks!