Anyone caring for an LO on DLA you should respond to the Government consultation on benefits. P.21 sounds like they want to base DLA on your earnings. Not good for families like mine, where I work and DH has to stay home to look after DS1. We depend on DLA and will be writing to point this out!
"Consultation www.dwp.gov.uk/consultations/2010/21st-century-welfare/ here"