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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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R2FyeSBMYW1iZXJ0 · 18/12/2022 21:48

My scan date is the same as yours and I had the decision text at 4pm today (Sunday 🤷🏻‍♂️). You will probably get your decision in the next couple of days.

Mummytolucia · 18/12/2022 21:44

Wintersmummy96 · 18/12/2022 21:07

Yes more likely to be tomorrow or Tuesday, I’m thinking about ringing tomorrow as it’s week 12 but dunno if I should wait abit longer scan date 26th

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I think ring them around mid week, it's so bloody nervewracking isn't it. When he said to me a decision was made I was nearly sick 😫

Wintersmummy96 · 18/12/2022 21:07

Mummytolucia · 18/12/2022 18:04

Hi anybody who was awarded how long did ya back pay take. Awarded wed wondering will it be tomoro or Tuesday

Yes more likely to be tomorrow or Tuesday, I’m thinking about ringing tomorrow as it’s week 12 but dunno if I should wait abit longer scan date 26th

Mummytogirls87 · 18/12/2022 18:06

@Mummytolucia my daughter was awarded on 1st December and we received backpay on 6th December xx

Mummytolucia · 18/12/2022 18:04

Hi anybody who was awarded how long did ya back pay take. Awarded wed wondering will it be tomoro or Tuesday

mammaov3 · 18/12/2022 14:32

@Kaylisa it depends if you returned the form by the date it says to return it by on your application if you sent it back later than that date they will not backdate it unless you had a reasonable reason as to why it was sent back late.
normally you only get 4 weeks i think to send it back , they will only backdate iff you sent the application back before the deadline date not by when you rang up for the form

Kaylisa · 18/12/2022 13:43

If the date they received it is past 6 weeks from ringing though will they backdate?

mammaov3 · 18/12/2022 12:03

@Amber2802 they received my form 23rd September so im assuming thats my scan date im hoping to hear before Christmas 🎄

Josephsmumma · 18/12/2022 11:24

@Amber2802 hey lovely yes that’s your scan date!! You will most likely get a text saying they are still dealing with your claim not sure exactly when that will be. You will get backdated from the date you signed the form or if you rang up to get the form it will be from then. Usually takes up to 12 plus weeks to get decision depending on the dm

Amber2802 · 18/12/2022 10:19

Hi everyone,
so pleased I’ve found this thread. Can anyone help me at all though. I sent forms off in October (before date that was needed to be sent in order to receive back pay). Called them as hadn’t heard anything and it’s been two months and they said they’d received it 11/11 (is that my scan date?!).Does this mean it won’t be backdated? After reading through the thread Im expecting not a decision anytime soon, but hoping someone may be able to help rather than me ring. Thanks!

Wintersmummy96 · 18/12/2022 10:14

Mummytolucia · 18/12/2022 10:08

This is true as mine went dm at 12 weeks 1 days and the decison made at 12 weeks 2 days so was not long with dm at all but I did send a fair bit of evidence

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Mines 12 weeks tomorrow they told me to call back on Friday 23rd but I’m keeping phone on loud incase they ring, I only sent SEN plan, letter from child development practitioner and the senco filled the form out for me I sent some more after but still not been scanned on I’m just hoping it’s enough she’s 4 and suspected ASD but school thinks she might have ADHD but the ASD is masking it

Mummytolucia · 18/12/2022 10:08

Wintersmummy96 · 18/12/2022 09:59

I got told should be sent to DM once you get to 12 weeks then how ever long takes DM hence why come claims taking longer then others x

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This is true as mine went dm at 12 weeks 1 days and the decison made at 12 weeks 2 days so was not long with dm at all but I did send a fair bit of evidence

Wintersmummy96 · 18/12/2022 10:00

Some claims* taking longer then others

Wintersmummy96 · 18/12/2022 09:59

Mummyto2gorggirls · 18/12/2022 09:46

Good luck @Wintersmummy96 me to feeling very nervous now good luck everyone 🤞 let’s pray we here soon x

I got told should be sent to DM once you get to 12 weeks then how ever long takes DM hence why come claims taking longer then others x

Mummyto2gorggirls · 18/12/2022 09:46

Good luck @Wintersmummy96 me to feeling very nervous now good luck everyone 🤞 let’s pray we here soon x

Wintersmummy96 · 18/12/2022 09:37

Starting to get nervous now should be getting closer to scan dates commencing week of 26th September im hoping for the best, good luck everyone

Josephsmumma · 17/12/2022 21:21

@MsChatterbox i really hope so 🤞 been a long wait

MsChatterbox · 17/12/2022 21:21

@Josephsmumma ooo it should be any day now then really! Will keep a watch on the thread 🤞🏻

Josephsmumma · 17/12/2022 21:09

@MsChatterbox no worries lovely enjoy 😊 I’m hoping I hear something soon my scan date is 20th September

MsChatterbox · 17/12/2022 21:01

@JosJosephsmumma oh really! Fantastic. Thank you! I feel a bit overwhelmed about this. I'm definitely booking him some 1:1 swim lessons as that's a big struggle of his! Wow this feels unreal.

Josephsmumma · 17/12/2022 20:56

@MsChatterbox most get the payment before the letter in the post lovely!! Congratulations 🎉

MsChatterbox · 17/12/2022 20:05

I just checked my bank account and saw a back payment from them!! I haven't had any text or letter from them... This isn't a mistake right?!

On the old letter it says they received my form on 16th September. If I've worked out the back payment correctly I think he's been awarded highest level!

I'm just nervous it's not right seeing as I've not actually heard anything from then!

Karolinaa · 17/12/2022 16:25

Nope, I rung them at the beginning of the week because there was mistake in my daughters name, so I decided to ask for an update as well, was told that most probably will be done between Christmas and new year(27th Sep scanned). I seen ppl getting awarded from 20-30th september so hope for the best.

mammaov3 · 17/12/2022 13:04

Has anyone got a decision txt message or call on a weekend? i got told they are working weekends but not sure iff anyone has heard on a weekend

Wintersmummy96 · 16/12/2022 22:25

MsChatterbox · 16/12/2022 22:11

How do I found out my scan date? Submitted application in September...

I rang up and they told me my scan date x

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