DLA Waiting Times Part 6 2022

Hi everyone , I got refused back in November for my son who has a vasculitis disease (even tho this is one of the top illnesses on the disability entitlements website!) I was going to give up but as his condition has worsened since his refusal I spoke to the helpline and they’ve given me another 3 weeks to complete an MR ….does anyone know how long MR decisions are taking at the moment and any useful advice for what to include in this? TIA x

Hi all I have been reading these posts for a couple of weeks now but never commented but thought I would just incase it helps anyone who’s waiting. They received my forms 6th October so last Thursday I was on week 14 anyway I haven’t called them as there was no point because it would make them do it any faster it will just be annoying them. Anyway I still haven’t received a letter or text or anything but I woke up this morning to a nice backdated payment from the DLA so I’m guessing my little boy has been awarded! I will have to wait for the letter to find out what rate ect but just wanted to let anyone waiting know that it took them 14 weeks for me.

Hi am just done my older son am doing my other son now first son it took 20 weeks u I'll get a answer back till 20 u dnt .at this moment am only sent my paper work and there got it 28 November my paperwork will be done first work in April

@Rainbow1600 I think they’re at beginning of oct, can’t remember. There is another thread continued from this one which is part 7. You’ll get a better idea there

Is that right I sent my son's off end of October had 2 letters from them last one saying sorry still havent made a decision and the reference number at the top looked like a national insurance number I am on 11 weeks now i rang last week but still wasn't with dm x

Hi @Kelly8826 how did you get on with mr I applied after you. How long did it take

@harjinder01 Theres a part 7 chexk on there i believe the last i seen was the 26th of september but christmas and bank holidays will delay things.

Hi of any one can help me what date are there working on please let me know
Thank you

@Kay96 how did u get on with mr

@Mummytolucia @Mummyto2gorggirls @MsChatterbox @KaidensMummy0307 just to let you lovely ladies know there is a waiting times part 7 thread now where everyone else has switched to if you want to join in x

I hope mine comes soon. The post is up the wall got a letter today which was from 5th December which tells you how awful our post is at the minute. If I ring them do you think they'll send another one out. Need it for housing benefit

@MsChatterbox thats very strange it should definitely say when it’s awarded from and when it will need renewing xx

So my letter has come but it doesn't mention anywhere about how long the award is granted for just that they will contact me when its due for renewal. Does anyone else have this?

I've just got my letter today and I was paid on 16th xx

@Mummytogirls87 🤣🙈 im so glad you said that because I’ve been trying to calculate it per day and do various crazy calculations to try and figure it out 🤦🏻‍♀️🤣 I can’t imagine I’ll get a letter before Christmas at this rate but at least I’ve managed to work it out for myself now (well, with your help!) lol

@KaidensMummy0307 I only know cos they told me on the phone when my daughter was awarded 🤣 my letter took about 2 weeks to come xx

@Mummytogirls87 how stupid do I feel now HAHA!
I thought the £10 Christmas bonus was just for UC and didn’t realise it was for child DLA also. Makes sense now, thank you x

@KaidensMummy0307 did you add the £10 Christmas bonus on xx

@Mummytolucia im still waiting for my letter as well. I got my text confirming the award last Thursday and received first payment yesterday….but still no letter as yet (and I can’t figure out the rate my son has been awarded either as it doesn’t calculate perfectly no matter what I do). Hopefully the letters are on their way very soon 🤞🏼

How long did it take you all to get your award letter once awarded. I'm worried my housing benefit is gonna get suspended i need the letter to show them why my tax credits went up :( I really hate these postal strikes have barley been getting post for months.

I got paid on the 16th and haven't had any decision letter or text!

You need to report a change to ‘Children and other people who live with you’ and update the details for the child the DLA has been awarded to. They will then look at giving you the disabled child addition.

If your child has been awarded middle or higher rate care then you might be able to get a carer’s element also so you would need to report a change to ‘Caring for someone’ and enter the child’s details and what rate they’ve been awarded. Hope that helps x

sorry for spelling mistakes started new thread part 7

Hay all i syarted new thread part 7 iff ypu wpuld lile to comment on new thread as this ones full

We need a new thread this is nearly full