DLA Wait Times Part 5 2022

@Mkd1322 did you give in and call them? 😆 x

I’m new to this I’ve only just noticed you can @ some one for reply lol sorry if I splattered random reply’s everywhere 😂

I hope so @alwaysonthegomum I really don’t think I will from the sound of the lady this morning on the phone I don’t know how much more I can take! Of the waiting and not even knowing how long it stays with a dm! And the wait just to talk to someone is ridiculous and it’s always the same

Exactly! Tbh it’s stressing anyway to think a stranger has to make that decision I no we all send as much evidence as possible but they can’t see how hard it can be! And then to call just to see at what point your claims at they get irritable that your calling tbh it’s not nice at all and at least all say the same thing! X

@Polly21x you should definitely have a decision by end of week as their moving on to different dates next week. Try again tomorrow.
my scan date is 27th so I’m just going to leave mine while Monday, I can’t take another hour long wait to be told it be with someone in next week x

And I also get that it must be annoying but it’s Their job they they should give the correct information out instead of each saying different things! Im not sure really to believe them now as the ones I’d say was really helpful like the man the other day told me I should receive a decision the end of this week like he gave me a bit of relief then today that lady just put a downer on it lol

@Polly21x i genuinely don’t get how much more patient they want us all to be, while sat waiting for a complete stranger to decide wether our child’s needs qualify for support. X

That was my point this morning I had to say it lol sarcastic sorry if I’ve wasted your time but I had to call as online says 8weeks and I’ve been currently waiting nearly double! Lol she replied with yeh unfortunately it’s just about be patient 😂

@Polly21x yes that’s what that woman was like with me, very patronising. I get it’s probably annoying the amount of calls their getting, but it’s also their job and should expect people calling multiple times when they’ve waited in excess of 13 weeks when it tells you online takes 8 weeks.
of course people are going to be calling more x

I was thinking the same lol she seemed so dull made me feel bit silly for calling tbh like she said quiet a few times it’s a matter of waiting shouldn’t be to long now And even I asked how will I hear by post or text she was like I’m not sure it’s a case of waiting! 😡

That’s great so happy for you the wait is over for you🥳 my scan date is the 22nd July and I’ve had no phone calls or anything like that hope I hear soon

@WhatArentWeGoingToDo that’s brilliant news.
@Polly21x that was like the lady I spoke with on Tuesday very rude and couldn’t wait to get off the phone, luckily you only get off one that’s like that most are really helpful. X

I have been told up ton2 weeks depending on the case evidence ect, If that was me I would be ringing up this afternoon and hoping for a nicer person 🤣🤣

I had a scan date of 21st July. Someone from the dept called me on Tuesday to ask a couple of questions. Convinced myself my daughter wasn't going to get awarded, so called today... She was awarded 2 days ago - HRC & LRM until 2026. I'm so happy & relieved that somebody has listened and she can get the help she needs.

I'm the 25th and mine has been with a dm since Tuesday so hopefully yours is the same

Also has anyone been told how long each case stays with Dm? As I’ve heard apparently once with dm it’s 2 weeks I asked the lady this morning she said it’s not true it’s however long it takes all though she was rude and didn’t seem like she had much effort to talk lol 😂

I agree it’s so stressful I phoned Last week and a man was super helpful he told me it was with the dm and I should get a decision by the end of this week I no I still have a few days but I could not help but to call this morning and wish I had not! All hope I had on decision being soon she has made me feel as if I’m way off x

Hello, first time posting but been following for a while, scan date 25th of July, not heard anything as yet.

I think it's luck of the draw when you ring I have had a few rude people and who have all been ladies unless been thr same one 🤣 but there has been a few helpfull ones who have given alot of information my claim is with dm and has been for a few days so the anxiety is building as each day passes

Mine was scanned on the 22nd of July I’ve got no decision yet 🤦‍♀️

@Polly21x they are the same thing as far as I’m aware. There are some really rude ones, I get their busy but I don’t think they can comprehend just how much anxiety the wait is for people on the other end of the phone. X

Glad I found this post! I’m also waiting for a decision from new claim for dla my scan date was 22nd of July and I’ve still not got a decision!! And I’ve called there not very helpful at all! Everyone says different things mine was supposed to be with a dim last week and I was told I’d hear this week and yep nothing! I called this morning and a rudely spoken lady basically said just wait! It was with a case manager but did not answer when I asked was a case manager and dm same so yeh currently super stressed

@Hayhoarematthews there’s light at the end of the tunnel and your nearly there. I’d be very surprised if you got refused.. x

I know a few people have said that and she's also on 4 lots of meds a day to help her it's just the waiting in limbo even if she gets the low amount it will help just with her day to day care and a much needed waterproof mattress aswell

@Hayhoarematthews i very much doubt you will be refused, decision goes on care needs and it seems your daughter needs much more care than a child of her age.
i can’t understand why it’s taking so long to decide but at least you know at the most the next few days and your wait will be over x