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DLA Wait Times Part 5 2022

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MissRedd · 26/10/2022 17:53

Hi,

I created a new thread as the old one is reaching its limit.

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Kits45 · 28/10/2022 14:36

Hayhoarematthews · 28/10/2022 14:32

@alwaysonthegomum @Kits45 just had a call from the decision maker as she wanted to check a few needs for her night time, she said it is an unusual case that she only has had 1 other a few weeks back but has issued hrc and lrm for 1 year as that's all they could do it for with her needs but so relieved to finally have a answer

Ahh that's excellent probably why it took a bit longer then I'm relieved and very pleased for you least it's sorted now 👍👍 xx

Hayhoarematthews · 28/10/2022 14:32

@alwaysonthegomum @Kits45 just had a call from the decision maker as she wanted to check a few needs for her night time, she said it is an unusual case that she only has had 1 other a few weeks back but has issued hrc and lrm for 1 year as that's all they could do it for with her needs but so relieved to finally have a answer

alwaysonthegomum · 28/10/2022 14:19

@Polly21x it wasn’t with a dm Wednesday so must have gone to them yesterday and decision made this morning literally about a minute after I called to see if it was with someone yet I got a text to say he qualified and the lady I spoke to rang me to tell me as I had just that minute out the phone down to them xx

Polly21x · 28/10/2022 14:17

@Hayhoarematthews thank you seems like I’m getting nowhere! Everytime I call I get told different things x

alwaysonthegomum · 28/10/2022 14:16

@Gemmalouise2 @MissEllie2 honestly I can’t tell you how relieved I feel. I cried on the phone the woman thought I was sad I had to tell her it’s because I was so happy he finally got the support he deserves and someone finally listened to me xx

Polly21x · 28/10/2022 14:14

what are everyone’s suggestions??? I was on hold for 1 hour and 4 mins! To be answered and cut off not sure if this was a mistake probably was but I’m so annoyed all that time should I call back or not?? It just seems like I’m so far away and getting nowhere help??

Kas76 · 28/10/2022 14:12

Muy scan date is 1st August, I called Wednesday and the lady said 13 wks and wait a couple of weeks to receive a letter . The wait is so long.

Hayhoarematthews · 28/10/2022 14:05

@Polly21x good luck mine is nearly a week with them get told different things last lady said once with dm they work in date order 🤷‍♀️

Polly21x · 28/10/2022 14:00

I actually can not believe this! My claim was with dm 2 weeks today! Once I was told from a man that it would be within 2 weeks and to call after 2 weeks lady who was rude gave me no hope yesterday put me on a downer so I decided I will call today hopefully I can get some answers! I’m still on hold 59mins!!!!!! I’m going to hang on a little longer

Polly21x · 28/10/2022 13:44

I’m currently on hold 44 mins so far 🙄

Hayhoarematthews · 28/10/2022 12:35

@cnt4 did you get a award text

Cass29 · 28/10/2022 12:21

@OKJ oh so we are no further forward then 😔 i get there can be back logs but i think once they get to 19 weeks they should be pushing them through they seem to do that with new claims they tend not to go past 15 weeks .coc are meant to be up to 20 so what hope do we have at a few days off 20 weeks they havent even been looked at yet . I remember my first claim 3 yr ago was a 8 week waiting list sure i got to 12 weeks n rang them and he said it should of been done weeks ago that same day it was pushed through the money was in my account 4 days later x

OKJ · 28/10/2022 12:15

@Cass29 @Mkd1322 I phoned. Complete waste of time. They wouldn't give me any info except to say it has not been looked at yet and I just have to wait because there is a backlog.

Polly21x · 28/10/2022 12:14

@alwaysonthegomum thats great! So pleased for you how long was your woth the decision maker? Xx

Polly21x · 28/10/2022 12:11

Mines been with DM 2 weeks today thinking whether or not to call them???

cnt4 · 28/10/2022 12:04

Hi everyone just letting you all know my scan date was 25th of July i woke up to a payment this morning the wait is finally over 😩

MissEllie2 · 28/10/2022 11:40

@alwaysonthegomum congrats!! Must be such a weight lifted off your shoulders 🥰 x

Gemmalouise2 · 28/10/2022 11:21

@alwaysonthegomum so pleased for you

alwaysonthegomum · 28/10/2022 10:02

Thankyou everyone it’s such a relief and I’ll keep following thread to see if you all get good news x

Nillica · 28/10/2022 09:57

@alwaysonthegomum I’m really really pleased for you 😊 hope I hear something next week 😊 x

Kits45 · 28/10/2022 09:57

Hayhoarematthews · 28/10/2022 09:53

@Kits45 i know if i have time may try this afternoon to see if get someone who knows but i hope so it would really help her even just the low amount, i will keep you posted @Nillica mine still with a dm has been since monday so unless you made my decision and know for me 😂

Yea you have nothing to lose just keep calling till you find a competent person lol coz you keep getting loads of conflicting info each time xx

Nillica · 28/10/2022 09:55

@Hayhoarematthews so sorry I think I tagged the wrong person 🫣 I hope you hear something soon x

Hayhoarematthews · 28/10/2022 09:53

@Kits45 i know if i have time may try this afternoon to see if get someone who knows but i hope so it would really help her even just the low amount, i will keep you posted @Nillica mine still with a dm has been since monday so unless you made my decision and know for me 😂

Cass29 · 28/10/2022 09:52

@Mkd1322 i do to after what they said yesterday. We are in to November from Tuesday so when u think june to November is pretty long 😄

Nillica · 28/10/2022 09:51

@Hayhoarematthews i’m so pleased for you 😃