Active discussions

Please or to access all these features

Talk
Paid childcare

Discuss everything related to paid childcare here, including childminders, nannies, nurseries and au pairs.

Original poster

DLA Waiting Times Part 6 2022

982 replies

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

OP posts:
Are your children’s vaccines up to date?
Set a reminder
Wintersmummy96 · 25/11/2022 19:02

MimiBeee · 25/11/2022 18:25

Same as me!

Show quote history

the school filled in my form I’ve sent in my SEN plan and letter from her child development person who sees her, she will be 4 next month has traits of ASD been referred to speech therapy as she’s talking within 16-26months has sensory issues I’m just scared there going to decline it as that’s only thing I sent in

LucasMummy88 · 25/11/2022 18:59

Yes minimum. I received my text last Friday. I’m not expecting a decision until around Christmas time. Im praying for good news but I’m not overly hopeful due to his age. I hope you get good news @Lozzaaaaa xx

Lozzaaaaa · 25/11/2022 18:44

@LucasMummy88 17th, the letter and text were just saying there is a delay, think we still have at least another 3 weeks don’t you? X

LucasMummy88 · 25/11/2022 18:41

What is your scan date @Lozzaaaaa ? Mine is the 15th September & I was still expecting a long wait.

Lozzaaaaa · 25/11/2022 18:31

@Mummytolucia i am on week 10 and I’ve had a letter and a text today

MimiBeee · 25/11/2022 18:25

Wintersmummy96 · 25/11/2022 17:28

I’ll be on week 9 on Monday but taking upto 13-14 weeks for a decision but that takes me to 26th December when they will be shut so I’m guessing be start of January depending what date they are upto I’ve only received the letter so far

Same as me!

Wintersmummy96 · 25/11/2022 17:28

I’ll be on week 9 on Monday but taking upto 13-14 weeks for a decision but that takes me to 26th December when they will be shut so I’m guessing be start of January depending what date they are upto I’ve only received the letter so far

Meli3 · 25/11/2022 16:51

Paid*

Meli3 · 25/11/2022 16:47

Payment made between 3 and 5 days mine was in within 3 woke up to it. I was awarded and laid bang on 13 weeks and 1 day. Good luck to you all still waiting. P.s my scan date was 23rd August x

Gemz8 · 25/11/2022 16:36

@Mummytolucia I had 2 letters and had the same text I think it was last week x

Mummytogirls87 · 25/11/2022 16:27

Mummytolucia · 25/11/2022 16:11

Hi Everyone we are on week 9 we had a letter two weeks ago saying sorry we haven't made a decision yet, but this morning got a text saying this...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. Has anybody else had a text saying this. Thanks

I’ve not had a text just 2 letters saying sorry I’m nearly on week 12 now x

Mummytolucia · 25/11/2022 16:11

Hi Everyone we are on week 9 we had a letter two weeks ago saying sorry we haven't made a decision yet, but this morning got a text saying this...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. Has anybody else had a text saying this. Thanks

Mummyof2girlys · 25/11/2022 14:12

@Eleanor55 08001214600

Mummyof2girlys · 25/11/2022 14:10

@MyBoysxxx It makes me feel sick waiting I just keep thinking we will get a decline but I’d fight it all the way x

Eleanor55 · 25/11/2022 13:29

What the number to call for an update? I might try but feel nervous about calling

Eleanor55 · 25/11/2022 13:06

still no decision on my children DS and DD scan dates 23/24 August.
Does any backdated money always go in first thing or did someone say they had an afternoon payment ?

MyBoysxxx · 25/11/2022 12:39

@Mummyof2girlys scan date the 26th too I rang this morning and was told the same. Fingers crossed it’s not much longer I just want to know now ! I’ll update as soon as I get an answer x

Mummyof2girlys · 25/11/2022 11:33

Rang for an update this morning, scanned 26th aug and been told it’s now with DM. Nervous is an understatement. Good luck to all waiting. X

Gemz8 · 25/11/2022 11:10

fight it. They received my forms on 14th September so I think I’ve still got a long wait yet. I feel although I’ve sent enough evidence off I’ve not written enough on the forms explaining how complex his needs are because my head just felt like it was going to explode with it all. I’m fully expecting to get a no. Don’t give up though x

kelllybartsboo · 25/11/2022 10:37

@MTJ Im guessing mine will be a NO then cos i sent in exactly same as you, it’s so hard to explain on a form just how hard it is everyday and then expect some stranger to understand. i will fight it all the way and i hope your going to do the same. I have heard ppl been awarded without evidence at all thou

Fah66 · 25/11/2022 10:25

Fight it! I have also sent in new claim for my daughter i also have a feeling they will decline. Fight it

Kirsty111 · 25/11/2022 09:42

I did it I got my boy what he deserves MRC and LRM until his 16th birthday i literally can’t stop crying my scan date was the 24th Aug was awarded 2days ago

MTJ · 25/11/2022 09:35

Just rang up as it’s been 15 weeks today and DLA has not been awarded to my daughter. Sent in ASD and ADHD diagnosis sheets, SENCo sheets, etc. and wrote ‘war and peace’ on her daily struggles yet absolutely nothing. Haven’t attempted to claim for the last 10 years as I didn’t know about DLA, never claimed anything from the Government in my life and not likely to either. Where is the fairness and consistency in that?

MissEllie2 · 25/11/2022 07:02

It will be backdated to the day you called for the forms or if you printed them yourself the day they scanned them.

As for a text, not everyone receives a text or any form of notification that they have been awarded other than a letter which usually arrives after a payment. I would just keep raining everyday, you won’t get the same person so don’t worry about speaking to anyone who’s rude or unhelpful! I’m not sure about the UC journal as they are two separate things so I think it’s unlikely you’d find out via that x

parsniiips · 25/11/2022 05:57

Does anybody know how they backpay delayed claims?

I am still waiting for a decision from July, will I get each month I have been waiting back paid?