Page 35 | DLA Wait Times Part 5 2022

MissRedd · 2022-10-26T16:53:15+00:00

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

Are your children’s vaccines up to date?

Mkd1322 · 28/10/2022 09:49

I no 😫 i think we've still got a good few weeks to go aswel @Cass29 x
@OKJ if you call today will you update on here please? X
@Shellbel10 no it's for change of circumstances, on monday its 20weeks from scan date, very long winded x

Kits45 · 28/10/2022 09:48

I think some of the people in that call centre don't know there arse from there elbow it seems lol. From what you have said I can't see any reason you wouldn't get awarded I'm. Keeping my fingers crossed for you hopfully it will be sorted over the weekend xx

Hayhoarematthews · 28/10/2022 09:45

@Kits45 just spoke to someone who told me something totally different of course i was told it had been looked at by the case manager the other day and today the lady i spoke to said its still with a dm and they cant tell if its been looked at as a decision would of been made apparently no way of checking if its been looked at, i had been doubtful she would get it and as its been with a dm for a while I'm thinking that's the reason why

Kits45 · 28/10/2022 09:41

Hayhoarematthews · 28/10/2022 09:40

@Kits45 hopefully but good luck with our doctors there a nightmare and her bladder nurse is on annual leave @alwaysonthegomum yay so glad you have your decision I've not had any text yet so i doubt it but will give it a go x

It's the only reason I can think of to why yours has been with the dm so long coz I would of thought you would have yours by now xx

Hayhoarematthews · 28/10/2022 09:40

@Kits45 hopefully but good luck with our doctors there a nightmare and her bladder nurse is on annual leave @alwaysonthegomum yay so glad you have your decision I've not had any text yet so i doubt it but will give it a go x

Cass29 · 28/10/2022 09:34

@Shellbel10 dont worry thats not new claims think they around 15 weeks . Im waiting on coc so takes about 20 weeks apparently been waiting since june 16th x

alwaysonthegomum · 28/10/2022 09:25

I’ve just received a text saying he qualified so rang back up and he’s been awarded hrc and lrm for 2 years I’m over noon I actually cried to the lady on the phone… @Hayhoarematthews ring up you should have a decision by now x

Kits45 · 28/10/2022 09:23

Hayhoarematthews · 28/10/2022 09:15

Mine was still with a dm had been since Monday x

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That's a pain they might be calling up your doctor and stuff to get more info sometimes they do that I read and doctors tend to take time to get back to them x

Hayhoarematthews · 28/10/2022 09:15

Kits45 · 28/10/2022 06:17

I'm still hanging around was hoping to see some of you guys from the 25th awarded but I've seen some 22nds haven't got a decision yet :( wishing you all good luck. And also thank you to you all it made the wait much easier knowing we were all in the same boat together :)

Mine was still with a dm had been since Monday x

MichelleG78 · 28/10/2022 09:15

Seasalt74 · 28/10/2022 07:55

@MichelleG78 anyone can claim child benefit however if you or your partner earn over a certain amount then it gets very heavily taxed, then you have to start filling in tax self assessments, which is alit of effort for what you are left with.

@Seasalt74 oh I see, that”s fair enough. I didn’t realise child benefit could be taxed, how annoying! Hope you get your decision soon x

Shellbel10 · 28/10/2022 09:11

Is that week 20 from scan date, is it for new claim

alwaysonthegomum · 28/10/2022 09:10

ive just called scan date 27th July and mine is with a decision maker. X

Cass29 · 28/10/2022 08:51

@OKJ @Mkd1322 another day another wait 😁 we r nearly in to week 20 now x

Seasalt74 · 28/10/2022 07:55

@MichelleG78 anyone can claim child benefit however if you or your partner earn over a certain amount then it gets very heavily taxed, then you have to start filling in tax self assessments, which is alit of effort for what you are left with.

Kits45 · 28/10/2022 06:17

I'm still hanging around was hoping to see some of you guys from the 25th awarded but I've seen some 22nds haven't got a decision yet :( wishing you all good luck. And also thank you to you all it made the wait much easier knowing we were all in the same boat together :)

MichelleG78 · 28/10/2022 00:22

@Seasalt74 from what I’ve been told no child has a national insurance number until they reach 16. If you claim child benefit for a child they are given a child benefit reference number which is then generated into a national insurance number shortly before their 16th birthday. Unsure of why you haven’t claimed child benefit for your child before now and it’s none of my business but just in case you’re unaware you can claim child benefit for any child regardless of earnings? I hope this helps x

Gemmalouise2 · 27/10/2022 21:45

Seasalt74 · 27/10/2022 21:31

They get allocated one if you claim child benefit, I never have for my DS so now need to wait

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Ahh I see, I never knew that. Just presumed it was generated just before their 16th birthday. You’d think they would’ve sorted one when they scanned your claim as surely it would’ve come up that your child didn’t have a national insurance number

Seasalt74 · 27/10/2022 21:31

Gemmalouise2 · 27/10/2022 21:26

I didn’t think any child under 16 had a national insurance number, or do they have one but we aren’t informed what it is til they reach 16?

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They get allocated one if you claim child benefit, I never have for my DS so now need to wait

Gemmalouise2 · 27/10/2022 21:26

Seasalt74 · 27/10/2022 21:23

Long time lurker, scan date 21st July and now being told I have to wait another 3 weeks as my child doesn't have a national insurance number, I'm starting to think it's going to be Christmas before I get a official decision!

I didn’t think any child under 16 had a national insurance number, or do they have one but we aren’t informed what it is til they reach 16?

Seasalt74 · 27/10/2022 21:23

Long time lurker, scan date 21st July and now being told I have to wait another 3 weeks as my child doesn't have a national insurance number, I'm starting to think it's going to be Christmas before I get a official decision!

Gemmalouise2 · 27/10/2022 21:17

Polly21x · 27/10/2022 21:07

@Gemmalouise2 my scan date is the 22nd of July mines been with dm 2 weeks tomorrow x

They did say on the phone the dm usually likes to get decisions on their desk cleared within two weeks so hopefully you’ll get a decision soon

Gemmalouise2 · 27/10/2022 21:16

alwaysonthegomum · 27/10/2022 20:45

@Gemmalouise2 ooh really I think I might call tomorrow and see then. Gives me hope u saying that x

No harm in calling for an update

Polly21x · 27/10/2022 21:07

@Gemmalouise2 my scan date is the 22nd of July mines been with dm 2 weeks tomorrow x

alwaysonthegomum · 27/10/2022 20:45

@Gemmalouise2 ooh really I think I might call tomorrow and see then. Gives me hope u saying that x

Chebs81 · 27/10/2022 20:39

@Lor39 my date is the 1st I've just sent extra evidence today, end of next week its with DM so if your quick they should receive. Its the address on your letter, you can't scan and email I was told on phone.