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
elski78 · 24/11/2022 21:07

hi I have been following this post. I am awaiting decision I called them today they received my form 18th August and it has been with a DM since 18th Nov. I sent in his pediatric report. his neurologist reports. he has significant motor delays. and we are currently awaiting genetics to see if he has sma type 3b.(muscular atrophy). when I called today she wasn't very helpful and said call back next week. will I get a text or an update on my journal In my UC. as I have seen some posts that say the decision came up in their journal. Andy advice appreciated. it been a long anxious wait. as you all kno. x tia

MissEllie2 · 24/11/2022 20:18

@Bigmammax this is what I sent mine too

DLA Waiting Times Part 6 2022
Bigmammax · 24/11/2022 20:09

Long time lurker! And first time post! My scan date is the 12th of Sep. So a few weeks left yet! I have received my son's blue badge and wanting to sent the letter I received as extra evidence. I can not find the Freepost address anywhere! Could anyone help? Please 😊

HeathenPlayingHouse · 24/11/2022 18:36

Thank you ❤️ It really is a weight off, things have been so hard and it just feels like you have to have a meltdown yourself to get any help for your kids when they're struggling. This will make such a difference for us.

Salll3 · 24/11/2022 18:04

Awwww soooo made up for you that’s excellent news x

Gemz8 · 24/11/2022 17:40

@HeathenPlayingHouse thats brilliant news! I bet it feels as though a weight has been lifted. Fingers crossed for others waiting from August

HeathenPlayingHouse · 24/11/2022 17:34

I just called as my scan date was 17th August so it's been over 14 weeks now.

The lady I spoke to was so lovely, and I'm so happy I rang- DS has been awarded MRC for 2 years, backdated to 12th July.

I was so afraid they were going to decline the application, especially since I had so little evidence to send- I filled in the form, an extra sheet of information and included a report from the community paediatrician that started his referral process. I actually cried when she told me it had been processed, the waiting and not knowing has been a struggle.

I hope everyone hears back soon for their claims! 🤞

MyBoysxxx · 24/11/2022 15:46

@joannef83 thank you, Hopefully we will have an answer sometime next week to put an end to this long wait !

joannef83 · 24/11/2022 15:30

@MyBoysxxx They didn't say, just that it was now with a decision maker.

Eleanor55 · 24/11/2022 15:01

I haven’t phoned yet I’m 23/24 August

Salll3 · 24/11/2022 14:06

Phoned again today and mine is still with a case manager scan date 22 august, lovely lady I spoke to said hopefully be next few days for a decision and not all case workers have access to text system

Eleanor55 · 24/11/2022 13:16

Do people always get a text when a decision is made?

MyBoysxxx · 24/11/2022 12:21

Can I ask how long yours has been with the decision maker for ? My date is the 26th too

joannef83 · 24/11/2022 12:12

Mine was scanned 26th August and is with a decision maker

dandymum · 24/11/2022 10:20

@Sassyred i got descision sat and payment on wed

Sassyred · 24/11/2022 09:44

Does anyone know how they pay the backpay? I know it's 3-5 working days but I thought I saw someone say they checked their bank in the afternoon and it had gone in?

Kirsty111 · 24/11/2022 09:06

Morning all of anyone speaks with DLA today can you let me know the dates there working around please

Mummytogirls87 · 23/11/2022 22:43

xxAmy · 23/11/2022 21:56

Are new claims taking around 14 weeks would we say?

When I phoned this morning the lady told me new claims are now taking 12 and half weeks but who knows seems everyone is being told different xx

bagheera92 · 23/11/2022 21:58

My scan date was October we 21st for my sons renewal and his claim is due to tend January 28th. I called today and the lady said they are finding that renewals are not being looked at until 1/2 weeks before they are she to end .

xxAmy · 23/11/2022 21:56

Are new claims taking around 14 weeks would we say?

Eleanor55 · 23/11/2022 21:54

MTJ · 23/11/2022 21:44

Scan date was August 11th. Rang yesterday and the lady said it’s been with a case manager since November 11th. She said it usually takes 2 weeks with a case manager (this Friday) but added, ‘unless there’s a complication, in which case it takes longer’.

It’s just so inconsistent!! Some people are saying it’s 1 day after going to a DM. I do think it’s who people get looking at the application and who people speak to on the phone !

MTJ · 23/11/2022 21:44

Scan date was August 11th. Rang yesterday and the lady said it’s been with a case manager since November 11th. She said it usually takes 2 weeks with a case manager (this Friday) but added, ‘unless there’s a complication, in which case it takes longer’.

Eleanor55 · 23/11/2022 21:07

Still no news for me - DS 23rd and DD claim 24 August. Have seen someone 22nd with a decision so hoping it’s soon

dandymum · 23/11/2022 19:27

@Hollymumtothree they omly award mobility for 3 yo if they’re awarded high rate, low low rate mobility they have to be 5 x

Hollymumtothree · 23/11/2022 16:54

Just phoned my daughter was awarded on Monday HRC but no mobility as of her age but Throught you could get it for a 3 year old.

Also Good luck to everyone and hopefully won’t be to much longer for you all xx