DLA Wait Times Part 5 2022

@hoplittlebunnieshophophop I feel the same way as you. My son is 2 & a half, I have sent quite a lot of evidence in, although he hasn’t received an autism diagnosis as we are still awaiting an assessment from the Paediatricians. I have read how difficult it is to get a claim approved for under 5’s so I’m not holding my breath. My scan date is 15th September. Good luck x

Is it just me or the closer i get the more anxious I am starting to 2nd guess my self with the evidence and filling out the form correctly really hoping my boy get what he deserves

Scan date 9th aug, received first payment today. Wondering when I will receive a letter does anyone know? I didn’t get a text or letter just payment. Thank you

Is anyone else still waiting from a 1st August scan date? 🥺

Thanks for your reply!
looking forward to hearing your result. With your EHCP as well I am sure you’ll be ok.
do let us know!

you actually remind me I will be getting soon the confirmation if my daughter will be accepted for a statutory need assessment for EHCP. I mean, it’s not as strong as an EHCP or even a draft, but I will add that too just to show that she is on the path of getting the EHCP.

we have also applied for a blue badge as we really struggle with keeping her safe in car parks and we’ve had way too many near misses, so if we get that soon I’ll add too

@hoplittlebunnieshophophop
my son sounds exactly the same as your daughter he has just turnt 3 though. My scan date is august 19th so should hear very soon might give you a guide to go off then. I also have the same evidence plus EHCP

@Wonermamma222 hey congrats! I’ve got the same scan date as you - just wondering when you got a call what were they asking you? Not specifically of course but generally was it asking questions about your child’s needs to clarify from the form or related to the evidence you gave/reports etc.? I haven’t received any calls/texts or anything so just nervous!

Thank you

sou

Hi everyone, I am new here!

my scan date is 12/09 do it still should take over 4 weeks for me.

So I am reading that it’s quite difficult to get dla for under 5s?

I was confident I had good chances as I seem to have more evidence as some people here that were awarded. But now I’m not as confident!

I guess I am looking for some personal experience or from someone you know.

my daughter will be 3 next month

this is the evidence I’ve sent:

• autism diagnosis (not great, talks about social struggles, communication etc, but not specific to how we actually struggle with
• speech and language reports (4 different reports from a total of 3 therapists) a little better than the diagnosis report, talks more about my child’s struggles (no awareness of danger, non verbal, poor understanding, difficulties with attention an listening etc etc. It also says a lot “not as expected for a child her age”
• early intervention team ( also a good report that points out sensory needs, cannot feed or dress herself, that she needs adult facilitation in all aspects of her daily living to support her, that she is at 12-18 months level for self help, cognition and gross motor and at a 6-12 months level for social development , language and imagination.

OT report has not arrived yet so not sure how good it is plus my daughter was having and amazing day and was particularly cooperative during OT visit, so not sure what report will say.🙈

my question is, am I right to think I should be able to get a MRC without appealing?
or because my daughter is not 3 yet things may be more difficult?

any experience/ opinions very welcome

Also back pay is 3-5 workings days usually x

They will backdate it to the day you called for it, or if you printed it out yourself they will backdate it to the scan date! So for me I called on the 2nd of august but they received it on the 22nd but they will still backdate it to the 2nd of August x

When do they backdate from?

I received a text today! Not long I hope you get a positive outcome! Does anyone know how long to receive back pay from being accepted? Xx

Mine was the 11th of August aswell, did you call or recieve a text. Soooo anxious of the outcome xx

Mines the 11th august xx

Hiya, was wondering what was your scan date. Please xx

Thank you! Haven't managed to get through to anyone tonight so il ring tomorrow then I can call tax credits and is there anything I'm missing ? Xx

@Momto3smalls Congrats hun ❤️

Hi my son was diagnosed with adhd and I received the lower rate in July but had a review appt today and they now say they don't think it's adhd but high asd. How do I get them to relook at this information?

Scan date is 11th august I'm over the moon, still trying to speak to someone though

Oh and the best number to call if they don’t need the reference to chase up my application? Thanks

Does anyone know if they will accept your call without your reference number?

Your were right @Momto3smalls great news. When was your scan date