DLA Wait Times Part 5 2022

My gut feeling was correct I've just had a text to say my son qualifies and I'm calling to find out rates! So so happy!

Does anyone know if they do more checks with school and doctors etc before it goes to dm or if they do that ? What's the average it stays with the dm?

I can’t work this out either everything else is done online why not this, the process would be so much quicker, hopefully my wait will be over soon fingers crossed

@Gemma96x my son was awarded friday the 4th of november . However the decision maker had checks on them .( They are random as with large amounts of money being processed all of the time sometimes they will need to be checked.) They told me to call Friday just gone and it still hadn't been actioned. So called yesterday and was told it had been actioned Friday and money should be with me by tomorrow. It may be that yours was one to be checked too xx

My scan date was 17th August called today no decision made yet. So not sure if that means it's with the dm and they haven't decided yet or not with the dm at all yet? I'm new to all this so didn't think to ask.

Great news. Did they call off a number or was it with held

Scan date 12th August had a phonecall this morning asking questions then 20 min later a text to say he qualified. Goodluck all xxx

What I don't understand is why the system is still so archaic. Here's my idea:

Take the majority of it online (with alternatives for people who need them). Create some kind of online portal where we can make the application itself, upload additional info (or post if necessary). And then make it so that we can log in to that same online portal and see the status of the application. It could show that it has been recieved, if it's waiting, if it's with a DM, when it's awarded and what the award is.

Allowing us to see that information would free up a bunch of telephone operators, who could then potentially be redirected to Decision Making, thus speeding up the whole process. Surely more efficient all round, no?

Oh, and also a government that actually funds public services might help too.

I just phoned and no updates yet for me, asked for it to be put on system to text me and notify me if awarded. Probably will still call daily. Had such a strong feeling today I would have an answer

Oh maybe call them and chase it up xx

Should have had back payment in bank today from 6th July and nothing in bank

Congratulations! Xx

Thank you @MissEllie2 i hope for news asap for you too!!

@Sevenwolf congratulations!!! Very happy for you 🥰

Just woke up to a back payment in the bank new claim scan 5th no letter and no text going to ring to find out the rates! So happy

Money in bank 10th November * scan date 5th Aug.... Letter confirming 14th November

My scan date was 5th Aug... Money in bank 10th...letter confirming today x

How long was it before you got a scan date and how did they let you know? I sent it tracked and signed for the royal mail has said its delivered and signed for zero confirmation its arrived from dla its a renewal for January so I'm anxious enough as it is

The wait is much longer than normal due to backlog... .. Usually 8weeks and then decision.... From my recent experience time is now 13 weeks wait then with decision maker by 14th week...payment was received before any letter confirming successful application.... Contacting mps etc only delays the people who have been waiting having to wait even longer even though their in the same position as others! ....

Still waiting for him to go to sleep it's killing me off

Wow! If I don't get an answer this week il deffo contact them !! It's been so long... I just hope that it's worth the wait and not a long battle ! My son doesn't sleep... no joke even with melatonin he's still up at 3-4am manages on 1 hour sleep if that! I didn't know how to put that across on my form so put he needs assistance 10x + and can take from 30-60 minutes + each time to settle but that's not exactly accurate as he's already tonight been down 100 times 😂 I only put him to bed 20 mins ago 🤦‍♀️

@Momto3smalls i contacted my mp, I stated that I’m finding it hard to fund her travel to and from appointments etc. and with the cost of living crisis everything is so exasperated. I also mentioned that i appreciate they have back logs etc but this is affecting our most vulnerable. My mp responded the same day 11 days ago, asking for daughters details and confirmation that you are happy for them to look into it for you on your behalf. My scan date was 13th sept late renewal by a few days they classed as new claim 😞 so I asked him to look into it he said he would and contact me when they had an answer for me. And I’ve got a payment due tomorrow x

What do I say to the mp? Xx

@Momto3smalls We all need a medal. We’ve been so upbeat when this entire process has been tumultuous. If I do not get a response by Wednesday then it's every morning until then. Pls contact your M.P also 💜

Same thing is not everyone has been texted when they have been awarded so I feel like I need to keep ringing haha xx