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DLA Waiting Times Part 6 2022

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MissRedd · 15/11/2022 16:19

This is a continuation of the old thread 'DLA Waiting Times Part 5 2022' linked below. DLA Wait Times Part 5 2022

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/childcare/4663757-dla-wait-times-part-5-2022

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Smith19 · 08/12/2022 13:15

How long was everyone waiting please when it was with the decision maker?
Do you also get disability element back dated or only from the date you apply

Unicorn2022 · 08/12/2022 13:02

My scan date was 5 October and I just got a text saying "We are still looking at your DLA1 Child claim. When a decision is made we will confirm it in writing. There is no need to contact us about it." I have also had two letters telling me my claim is in progress. This is a renewal claim.

MummaOfUniqBoy · 08/12/2022 12:52

I am on week 22 now and my scan date was July 12th, change of circumstances....and still it hasn't gone to a decision maker. It's just so utterly frustrating! I doubt I shall hear before January.

Lozzaaaaa · 08/12/2022 12:50

@LucasMummy88 I wish I knew what office my form was in haha x

Wintersmummy96 · 08/12/2022 12:32

LucasMummy88 · 08/12/2022 12:07

I have just spoken with someone that said new claims are taking 13-15 weeks. Honestly, they say something different every single time, it’s so frustrating!

I’m starting to think depends what office it gets sent to I got three to Blackpool and they said 12 weeks

Lozzaaaaa · 08/12/2022 12:20

@LucasMummy88 I was told 12 on Monday lol x

LucasMummy88 · 08/12/2022 12:07

I have just spoken with someone that said new claims are taking 13-15 weeks. Honestly, they say something different every single time, it’s so frustrating!

Smyth19 · 08/12/2022 11:51

How long does it take one with DM

Fah66 · 08/12/2022 11:06

This is why i have given up ringing. My scan date is also 7 september. Told by next week. Who knows?

Jen1988mumof5 · 08/12/2022 09:55

Just got off the phone! It really does depend who you speak to. I was told Monday it was with DM so would be any day now and today get told it could be weeks still.
More waiting. Fingers crossed for everyone.
Scan date 7th September.

Lozzaaaaa · 08/12/2022 09:53

@BlueBellIris Wow 25mins!! Ahh brilliant fingers crossed for you

BlueBellIris · 08/12/2022 09:48

Only took 25 minutes on hold..

With a decision maker so hopefully should hear soon (scan date was 7th September).

Fah66 · 07/12/2022 21:13

Although i am happy people are getting awarded etc. and honestly great news guys. But all your scan dates are after mine and a few others on this forum. How does this work?? Minds boggled

Fah66 · 07/12/2022 21:12

Same as you pal x

Danielle096 · 07/12/2022 21:08

Hi I have been following this thread for a long while now my forms were scanned through the 11th September and I was told I was awarded today hrc lrm I am over yhe moon with the outcome as this is what my son deserves please everyone keep your hopes up and I hope its not much longer for you all

Wintersmummy96 · 07/12/2022 21:08

hoplittlebunnieshophophop · 07/12/2022 17:58

Hi all.

scan date is 12 September

my daughter is almost 3 with diagnosis of ASD.

called yesterday to confirm is 2 more evidence letters sent separately arrived. One sent 2 weeks ago and one sent 1week ago.
none of then arrived. One of them is really good evidence stating that my daughter is mostly at 12-18 months level developmentlaly and 6-22 months social communication wise.

Lady said it wasn’t still with the DM so I could send more evidence. I told her it would be 13 weeks on Monday so it will be with DM very soon and she said it’s not exactly 13 weeks, it probably won’t be with dm till late next week

I called again today to ask for their address that’s not the free post one so I could use special delievery. Was told today that it’s already with DM.

I asked them if they could wait for the extra evidence before making the decision.

it was upsetting asking for a decision to be delayed after 3 long months of waiting but better like this as I think the missing letter increases our chances.

although my daughter is not even 3 I am expecting at least MRC but really hope I don’t have to fight for it.

good luck everyone xx

I sent in more evidence and they told me there scanning from 2nd November on which I hope doesn’t mean mine will be too late

Lozzaaaaa · 07/12/2022 20:49

@BlueBellIris oh don’t, nearly an hour the other day! Good luck x

BlueBellIris · 07/12/2022 20:41

@Lozzaaaaa think I will. Oh the joy of 45 mins - 1 hour of holding…

Lozzaaaaa · 07/12/2022 20:32

@BlueBellIris Maybe call tomorrow?

allyj1975 · 07/12/2022 20:11

scan date 8 th september phoned monday not with dm phoned today was awarded yesterday no text but im over the moon

BlueBellIris · 07/12/2022 20:00

I’m 7th September scan date. So 13 weeks today. Heard nothing so far

hoplittlebunnieshophophop · 07/12/2022 17:58

Hi all.

scan date is 12 September

my daughter is almost 3 with diagnosis of ASD.

called yesterday to confirm is 2 more evidence letters sent separately arrived. One sent 2 weeks ago and one sent 1week ago.
none of then arrived. One of them is really good evidence stating that my daughter is mostly at 12-18 months level developmentlaly and 6-22 months social communication wise.

Lady said it wasn’t still with the DM so I could send more evidence. I told her it would be 13 weeks on Monday so it will be with DM very soon and she said it’s not exactly 13 weeks, it probably won’t be with dm till late next week

I called again today to ask for their address that’s not the free post one so I could use special delievery. Was told today that it’s already with DM.

I asked them if they could wait for the extra evidence before making the decision.

it was upsetting asking for a decision to be delayed after 3 long months of waiting but better like this as I think the missing letter increases our chances.

although my daughter is not even 3 I am expecting at least MRC but really hope I don’t have to fight for it.

good luck everyone xx

Fah66 · 07/12/2022 16:56

I same date as you. Waiting for a response on new claim and the wait is awful

Jen1988mumof5 · 07/12/2022 14:48

Been watching the thread for a while but first post. Scan date 7th September, got told today it is with the DM and will get a decision any day. Its for 15 year old daughter with eating disorder and severe mental health issues.
Her behaviours, rituals and need for control dictate almost every aspect of our family life at the moment so this is much needed. The wait is agonising. Fingers crossed for you all!!

Lozzaaaaa · 07/12/2022 14:34

Has anyone had any news today?