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Mumsnet Discussions: Special needs : How long does it usually take DLA to process an application? (12 messages)

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By twocutedarlings on Tue 13-May-08 12:05:31

Sent our first ever application in on the 1st of april, got a letter from them about a week later to say that they recieved it, but weve heard nothing since.

Any ideas how long is usually takes?

Should i ring them and ask?

By martini82 on Tue 13-May-08 12:09:35

call them to get an update but with mine it took a while cos they had to get reports from other people.

By Sidge on Tue 13-May-08 12:16:00

I would call them.

We got our notification about a month later I think it was, but if they need lots of supportive evidence it will take longer.

By twocutedarlings on Tue 13-May-08 12:42:50

Thanks for your replys, ive just rang them and they are still waiting for a reply from DDs consultant.

By Arabica on Tue 13-May-08 19:01:31

It's really annoying that they can't just look at the reports consultants have already written. I wonder how much it costs to process each application? Probably more than the amount of money successful applicants get.
Filed our first application last Friday. Expecting to hear in July?

By caitlinnjacksmummy on Tue 13-May-08 20:28:26

Mine took 9 weeks and ds1 was awarded higher rate, also got backdated money from tax credits today, does anyone know if income support changes or anything? xx

By MetalMummy on Tue 13-May-08 21:55:17

Mine took 13 weeks for DS1,it was all backdated to the date we applied as was the tax credits.
It was the beginning of December when we sent it in though so there was a delay because of Christmas.

By ouryve on Tue 13-May-08 23:30:34

CJ'smummy: Check out hthe carer's allowance stuff on directgov. If you get IS, you'd only theoretically qualify for Carer's allowance, but it would mean you get home responsibilities protection on your state pension contributions, IIRC.

By caitlinnjacksmummy on Wed 14-May-08 09:37:58

wat does that mean ouryve? the state pension bit? blush

By ouryve on Wed 14-May-08 14:13:11

It means that contributions are made for you, so that by the time you reach retirement age you shouldn't have lost out.

Here's the link to the info about carer's allowance. There was another thread recently with info about a site that helps you work out if it's worth putting a claim in. Even if you're not entitled to the actual allowance because you earn too much or are on other benefits, some people can still get some of the non financial benefits that go with it.

By martini82 on Wed 14-May-08 18:52:18

tax credits??? is there an extra entitlement to tax credits if you get dla???

By twocutedarlings on Wed 14-May-08 19:50:51

Hi martini - Yes you get an extra tax credits if awarded DLA.

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