DLA Waiting Times Part 6 2022

I’ve seen someone with scan date 1st September and they’ve had a decision x

@bagheera92 @Helen122 Im due to get my boys renewal pack soon, what does the form look like? Is it the same as the original form I would have done when he was awarded?

Had a txt this morning saying my daughter qualifies scan date 6th September xx

Just to give you an idea for those who’ve recently sent it off (for a first claim, not renewal). I posted it 15/11, I rang today to check the scan date which was 23/11 and advised it’s currently taking ‘at least’ 13 weeks to even get to a decision maker. The woman on the phone said not to expect anything before mid March.

Looking at the timings i think I still have another week or so to wait, my scan date was the 5th Sept and I can’t see that they have started on September yet. I’m hoping I’ve sent enough evidence. The wait is awful, kicking myself for it sending the form sooner. Hope everyone who hears today gets the answer they want x

Checked bank this morning and had a lump sum. I’ve worked out it’s MRC LRM for my daughter. Scan date 24.08 award 28.11 payment 1.12
good luck to everyone waiting and all the best

Good luck for today :)

Hello @bagheera92 i sent my form back in september, scan date was 8th.

When did you send your renewal back ?
I sent mine back and it was scanned October 21st. My claim is due to end January 28th. I called last week and was told they aren't looking at renewals until 1/2 weeks before they are due to end

Hello,
Anyone heard about their renewal claims? And does anyobe know how long it takes for an answer for renewals? I sent my renewal but didnt add any evidence as i sent some on my previous claim now im worried because i didn't send anything, my daugter was diagnosed with Autism but academically is very good however socially she finds it hard schools say shes absolutely fine because shes doing well in tests they say shes one of the cleverest in the year but they dont seem bothered that she doesnt have friends or enjoy classes such as PE because she doesnt like using her hands or fingers her handwriting is sometimes unreadable, shes 14 years and we still give her a bath and brush her teeth. Im worried because her care needs are more at home and not at school, we dont go out with ger because she refuses and cries where there is alot of people. I have now asked for CAMS and occupational health referral to both school and GP, anyone here able to give advise or in similar situation. Im worried because i didnt send evidence this time and i didnt get a professional to complete a section of the dla form they will refuse, i wrote anout how she isnt able to clean herself, brush her teeth she cant cross the road because if a car comes she runs away from the noise, iv dealt wirh caring and looking after her by myself never needed help from school so now im worried, i see alot of prople here sent alot of evidence, i did send alot on my first claim but nothing this time,does anyone know if it will matter that i didnt send evidence?

Congratulations feels like closer we get the lonnngggger it feels 5th Sept scan date

@xxAmy I forgot to ask!! I thought most new claims are two years?

How do we know when to make a new thread and does anyone know how x

@EandPMama that’s brilliant news! X

I've been watching this thread for weeks..
My claim for my daughter was scanned on 30/08 they called me today to say I'd missed a question and confirm some details. I had a text within the hour to say she qualified and we would receive a letter soon confirming rates ect. I'd lost so much hope thinking I'd messed it up butu Our wait is finally over! The relief!

My scan day plus the 8th of September new claim still waiting hopefully not long to go fingers crossed good luck to all

Thankyou I rang yesterday they said be week 12 they would look at it so 19th December onwards so I’m gunna ring then see where I’m at as scan date 26th September but I thought her last bit of evidence in and hope it scans on in time I was hoping to hear back and receive before Christmas but just a waiting game and fingers crossed for you x

@Wintersmummy96 I sent my sons EHCP draft a few weeks ago. Unfortunately you don’t hear from them whether it was received or not. I sent mine by recorded delivery so it had to be signed for. Maybe give them a call in a few days if you want to check they’ve received it? It’s all stressful isn’t it and the wait certainly doesn’t help. I feel like I’ve sent enough evidence off but not written down enough myself as my head felt like it was going to explain. I’ve seen people have sent off added written support with the forms stating their child’s needs but I didn’t I only used the paper that was on the forms so Im worried it’ll be refused because I’ve not supplied enough from my own view. I suppose we now just have to play the waiting game. I think what you’ve sent should be enough. I’m sure I’ve seen people have sent less and been awarded. Fingers crossed for you x

Has anyone sent more evidence and how long it took to scan on my claim is up for looking at middle December I sent it off today my daughter is 4 in 2 weeks and on the pathway for ASD sent in SEN plan, letter from child development practitioner about referrals been made for her and today I sent a letter from the hospital from the appointment she attended and I wrote out a day plan about what my daughter does she’s still in nappies will not use a potty nor toilet I’m panicking it’s not enough

@SingleMommaBoss so happy for you xx

Well done @SingleMommaBoss how long was he awarded for if you don’t mind me asking? We got 2 years when he was 5, so wondering if his age affected them making it a longer claim x

I just got off the phone after receiving a text message saying my son qualifies. We were awarded MRC and LRM. Scanned on the 18th Aug and back dated from the 5th July.

He is 7 and has no diagnosis, but has been in the pathway for ADHD and ASD since he was 3 and a half. We have OT, continence service, SENCO support. I have send referral and reports.

I never thought I would have such mixed feelings. This is the first time his needs have been officially validated. So many people have made me feel crazy… told me he was going to grow out of it… all children do this and that… I need to change my parenting… I need to be firmer with him… He is just being a boy… Now it’s real not only for us… someone else saw it too! I have been struggling alone for so long. I feel so tearful. But also, I am excited and happy I can provide more for him. This will help our family so much!

thank you for your support and good luck for those hearing today.

I just range today. Scan date 7 September 2022. Still in the stack not been allocated to a decision maker. When I rang in end September (as I hadn't heard anything not even acknowledgment they had it) was told 13 weeks (which would be 7 December). That seems unlikely now given update.

You will hear soon. I guess the same with dla some dm take longer than others

@Sevenwolf I've not even had letters saying they're gunna back date yet but she assured me I went straight to the DM on the 21st Nov, hopefully I hear soon x