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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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Mummyof2girlys · 30/11/2022 09:59

Rang again this morning (can’t help myself) still with DM since Friday 25th nov, was scanned 26th aug. I hate not knowing.
good luck to us all still waiting x

Salll3 · 30/11/2022 09:07

Ohhhhhh Okeys thankyou I’m not on UC thanks for letting me no x

dandymum · 30/11/2022 09:06

@Salll3 think they’re on about Universal credit journal, it’s where you drop messages for uc to read

Salll3 · 30/11/2022 08:43

Can I please ask what is a journal just wondering when people say looked in my journal Myt be handy to no in future x

Boysmama32 · 30/11/2022 07:22

I decided to check my bank mobile app this morning and found out that my son has been awarded finally and from my calculations I think is a middle rate. I’ve been waiting for a decision since July and is was an exhausting wait. For anybody wondering my scan date was 21 of July. To all of you wish you luck to hear the good news today xxxx

Sevenwolf · 30/11/2022 05:38

mine went to the dm the same day I reported the changes and the next day I got the two letters in my journal confirming the backpay date and then 6 days from this date I got the letter confirming amount and payment date. When you send messages send in your journal send them to the payments department and work coach. Keeping my fingers crossed you hear back this week!!

Meli3 · 29/11/2022 20:00

@Amymoody I reported the same date as you also this is what I said take it straight off us if other way round. She also told me the same as you xx

Amymoody · 29/11/2022 19:17

@Gemma96x @Sevenwolf
I explained reasons why I was late doing the change of circumstances and I requested it to be backdated and it’s with the DM as of 21st November. Spoke to someone today and she said no decision has been made and they have until the 16th December to make a decision. It’s all a bit silly now, especially with the cost of living. Seems ok if we owe them but we have to wait ages when they owe us through no fault of our own. So glad your backpay has been accepted and Gemma I hope you hear back very soon

Meli3 · 29/11/2022 18:23

I did put on my journal this morning that times are hard and struggled through waiting on decision's from dla and now U/c she just said it's with a DM so I really hope it's not too long now not had no letter back yet xx

Sevenwolf · 29/11/2022 17:06

From receiving my 2 letters in my journal accepting my special circumstances it took 6 days to receive a payment date and amount. I did ring up and laid it on thick how much we needed the back pay for cost of living and Xmas she sent a message to my case worker yesterday and this evening I’ve received the final letter. I hope this information helps

EmmaT93 · 29/11/2022 16:58

Scan date 17th August
Rang earlier and it was awarded on 24th November, middle rate care, no mobility. Back dated to July when I rang for the forms.
Only awarded until July 2023 and have to apply for renewal 5 months before then so will need to resubmit the forms in February, bit annoying that I’ll have to start the process again so soon especially as condition is not going to have changed in just 3 months.
Happy to finally get the award though.

Meli3 · 29/11/2022 16:51

I'm still waiting to hear from u/c she sent it straight to DM it's been a week. Hope I hear this side of Christmas what are my chances? X

Sevenwolf · 29/11/2022 16:48

Thank you guys you will all be this far through the process soon enough and it’s worth it when you can say the waiting and stress if the unknown is behind you. Have a happy Christmas and new year :)

Gemz8 · 29/11/2022 16:45

@Sevenwolf thats brilliant news. So happy for you and your kids! X

Sevenwolf · 29/11/2022 16:39

@Gemma96x the start of the dla award :) 8th augst

Gemz8 · 29/11/2022 16:35

@Sevenwolf thats brilliant news! When are they backdating it to x

Shellbel10 · 29/11/2022 16:35

Does anyone at all know how long mandatory reconsiderations are taking atm

Sevenwolf · 29/11/2022 16:34

I’ve just received a message in my journal with a letter confirming my backpay amount and when it’s due this Friday. 🥳 kids Christmas will be a special one this year!!!

Zacksmom91 · 29/11/2022 15:53

🤞 i just hope they are working through the weekend so everyone gets their answer this side of Xmas xxx

Gemz8 · 29/11/2022 15:47

@Zacksmom91 aww hopefully you find out next week 🤞my date is 14th sept so I’ll maybe be the week after you hopefully haha x

Zacksmom91 · 29/11/2022 15:44

Was told currently working on the end of august my sons claim should be looked at some time next week or the week after scan date 6th sep so still no father forward 🙃 xxx

Gemz8 · 29/11/2022 15:10

@Zacksmom91 will you let me know what date they say they’re up to please x

Zacksmom91 · 29/11/2022 14:56

Currently on phone on hold for 40 mins scan date 6th September hope my boy gets what’s needed xx

Patchyman1 · 29/11/2022 14:51

Just to give a idea of timescales for more recent applications. Scan date 20th Oct. Received letter today dated 18th Nov to say ring in 8 weeks if not heard anything. Mine is a renewal for Feb

Gemz8 · 29/11/2022 14:48

Nothings straightforward is it x