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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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Salll3 · 22/11/2022 15:32

How long does decision normally take once with caseworker 😩🙈

Lozzaaaaa · 22/11/2022 15:17

@MissEllie2 Congratulations!!! Wonderful news 😊 What evidence did you send? X

MissEllie2 · 22/11/2022 14:52

My boy is 8 years old, that may be a reason as to why. I could have claimed a long long time ago for him but I just didn’t know!!xxx

Meli3 · 22/11/2022 14:42

@MissEllie2 until 2024 how old is your little one? X

MissEllie2 · 22/11/2022 14:26

@Meli3 thank you!! Best birthday gift ever! How long were you awarded for your daughter?cxx

Salll3 · 22/11/2022 14:19

Well done to those getting good news today x

Salll3 · 22/11/2022 14:16

Just been on phone I’ve now been assigned to a caseworker for a decision fingers crossed won’t be much longer scan date 22 august was up for Renewal in April but was u able to do forms due to Ill Health 🤞🏻

Meli3 · 22/11/2022 14:10

@MissEllie2 absolutely azing so pleased for you x

MissEllie2 · 22/11/2022 14:03

HRC + LRM until 2026!!!! Can’t believe it!!!!

Poniesandproseccobubbles · 22/11/2022 13:54

Kirsty111 · 22/11/2022 10:19

@Poniesandproseccobubbles do you know if they contacted the school as this is my worry it seems as tho he masks in school just forever in the medical room and wondering around the school x

My daughter exactly the same - masks at school but always in medical room with headache, tummy ache etc. I get calls all the time to collect her from school and my work get thoroughly fed up with it. Tbh they didn’t say who they have or haven’t contacted. School have been fairly reluctant to believe me as she masks so much at school but literally everywhere else she has these problems and friends and family have been telling me to have her assessed for years. A few weeks ago I had a one to one meeting with her teacher in which I was able to show her video footage of my daughter having meltdowns, swearing, and generally being like she is outside of school. Teacher was shocked and has referred her to SENCO teacher and school counsellor. So if they phoned the school then I hope the school would have told them this. Only other evidence I sent was a very detailed letter from her godmother who has known her since she was born and provides childcare for her twice a week when I’m at work. It was very well written and detailed. Keeping my fingers crossed for you! X

Emmamorg · 22/11/2022 13:49

@Kelly8826 iv just phone been awarded High rate care low rate mobility on Sunday 20th Nov , no money yet but they said that can take 5 days I didn't get a tx

Kirsty111 · 22/11/2022 13:44

@MissEllie2 ahh congratulations hun glad your wait is finally over x

MissEllie2 · 22/11/2022 13:37

I know!!! Im still extremely nervous waiting on the phone 😣😣🙏🏼🙏🏼

Gemz8 · 22/11/2022 13:29

@MissEllie2 thats brilliant news! X

MissEllie2 · 22/11/2022 13:24

I received a phone call in work from DWP scan date 22/08 and she said I missed a question and asked it then said she would send a text in the next 2-3 hours. 20 minutes later I received a text saying my son qualifies!!!! I’m currently on hold to see what rates x

Kirsty111 · 22/11/2022 10:19

@Poniesandproseccobubbles do you know if they contacted the school as this is my worry it seems as tho he masks in school just forever in the medical room and wondering around the school x

Gemz8 · 22/11/2022 10:07

@Poniesandproseccobubbles aww that’s brilliant news. So happy for you and your daughter! That’s what’s making me nervous because I haven’t gone into great detail at all I’ve just sent off loads of evidence so not feeling that hopeful xx

Kirsty111 · 22/11/2022 09:44

I’m so happy for you glad your daughter got what she deserves x

Kelly8826 · 22/11/2022 09:29

@Emmamorg I have chased the school 3 times already and still nothing. Hopefully they will action soon. I know its the only thing holding a decision up now.

Poniesandproseccobubbles · 22/11/2022 09:25

OMG I’ve just called and have been awarded HRC and LRM for 2 years for my daughter! I’m so shocked and relieved as I really had lost hope. Really didn’t have much evidence except GP referral and a witness statement. All I can say is detail detail detail! Go into as much detail as you can - describe every little problem that your child may have in as much detail as possible, and how that affects them and thier lives. That’s all I did and it seems to have done the job Good luck everyone - I hope to see more good posts from you all today x

Emmamorg · 22/11/2022 08:27

@Kelly8826 I'm also 17th August and still waiting I phoned last week and was told 14 weeks that's today,so gonna call later but mine wasn't withca DM last weds when I phoned it's taking so long.

I would phone the school to chance them x

Kelly8826 · 22/11/2022 08:05

Hi all, I have been watching for a while now.

My scan date is 17th August. It is with a decision maker who has requested more information from school. However they have not come back to him, and my daughter is now in secondary school and not primary as she was when the forms where completed.

Does anyone know how long they wait for the school to come back to them ? This is the only thing holding up my decision and when I call they are not very helpful.

MissEllie2 · 22/11/2022 07:33

Good luck today everyone 🤞🏼

Orangeplum1 · 21/11/2022 23:19

Hi all,
Long time lurker. Sent dla form end Sept, never known dla to take so long which is how I found this thread. I'm going to ring tomorrow to check what date they recieved it but I know I'm in for the long haul this time. Hope everyone gets answers promptly.

Poniesandproseccobubbles · 21/11/2022 22:52

Kirsty111 · 21/11/2022 21:11

I feel your pain I hope you get what your daughter deserves hopefully they don’t keep you waiting to long my scan date is the 22nd Aug feeling really anxious now fingers crossed o hear something soon

Thanks Kirsty, keeping my fingers crossed for you too 🤞🏼🤞🏼🤞🏼