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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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Lozzaaaaa · 14/12/2022 16:13

i just wondered does anyone know how UC verify the dla? I told them I have been rewarded and they said they need to verify?

LucasMummy88 · 14/12/2022 16:11

I have just rang, my 2 year old son has been awarded middle rate care until 2025, the decision was made yesterday. Scan date 15th September & it had been with a decision maker since last Friday. Such a relief. Good luck everyone x

Gemzie1993 · 14/12/2022 15:14

Hi new to this - coc sent the first week of September. Phoned yesterday was told I won’t hear anything until at least the beginning of feb. She said another 7/8 weeks before it’s looked at and then another 4 weeks with the dm. I have a 6 year old autistic/ adhd son. The 6 weeks our holidays our car broke. I was unable to take him out due to his behaviour and danger awareness - we are trying for high rate mobility so I can get him out the house, even to a safe park. Christmas is coming and I’m still worried I won’t be able to get him out the house 🙃

Cody3 · 14/12/2022 14:45

@mammaov3 @KaidensMummy0307 no not a new claim my son has been getting middle rate care since last year cause he’s not 5 until jan they sent the forms in august. A total of 21 weeks he said, was a nice bloke as well answered any questions I had

KaidensMummy0307 · 14/12/2022 13:50

@Cody3 thats insane! It’s this for a new claim??

mammaov3 · 14/12/2022 13:45

@Cody3 😮 is that for new claim ?

Cody3 · 14/12/2022 13:26

I’ve just rang up they received mine 16th September mines for mobility for my son, It’s been 13 weeks and just been told another 8-9 weeks wait

BlueBellIris · 14/12/2022 12:46

Rang this morning. Told award likely to be made, but they are awaiting an NI number to be generated for him (14 weeks + 1 on scan date).

Anyone been in a similar position? How long do NI numbers take to be generated? I’ve said I can send in more information (passport/birth certificate if need confirmation of ID,l), but was told not needed).

mammaov3 · 14/12/2022 12:37

@Mummytogirls87 thats great congratulations on your award , i will probably ring mid next week iff i don't hear anything as i rang about 4 days ago they seid its not with DM yet but it shouldn't be two much longer 🤞

Mummytogirls87 · 14/12/2022 12:30

@mammaov3 I phoned up at 12 weeks and it wasn’t even with a decision maker then next morning they phoned me and my daughters award was made in around 3 hours xx

mammaov3 · 14/12/2022 12:24

@Mummytogirls87 oh right thats good to no as my sister found out at 12 weeks a year ago though and iv not come across anyone saying before 13 weeks im hoping to hear before Christmas but im douting i will 😔 im at 12 weeks now

Mummytogirls87 · 14/12/2022 11:49

mammaov3 · 14/12/2022 10:59

Has anyone had a decision at the 12 week mark or has everyones been over 13 weeks?

My daughters claim took 12 weeks xx

LucasMummy88 · 14/12/2022 11:34

My scan date is the 15th September. It was allocated to a decision maker last Friday & still no decision has been made. I’ll ring up again later on today x

KaidensMummy0307 · 14/12/2022 11:15

@Kayla1988 im 16th September, rang Monday and it hadn’t been allocated to anyone to look at as yet. They said it should be this week and to call back Friday (don’t think I will though), so frustrating to have to hold for almost an hour to be given no update. I’ve just been hoping I’ll either get a text or a payment and keep checking each day. Hopefully we both hear very soon!

mammaov3 · 14/12/2022 10:59

Has anyone had a decision at the 12 week mark or has everyones been over 13 weeks?

Gemz8 · 14/12/2022 10:39

@Kayla1988 give them a ring. My date was 14th sept and I woke up to the money in my account yesterday xx

Kayla1988 · 14/12/2022 09:52

Scan date 15th September still not heard anything rang 2 weeks ago and hadnt been passed to DM, anyone from same date heard anything yet please

parsniiips · 13/12/2022 18:37

MummaOfUniqBoy · 13/12/2022 18:30

I'm on week 22 of a change of circumstances and it STILL isn't with a decision maker......so utterly fed up!!!!

Also - I phoned up last week and they said I'd be lucky to receive a decision in December, it still isn't with a decision maker.

Said to call again in January for it to be escalated if I don't hear anything.

Useless arses.

parsniiips · 13/12/2022 18:34

MummaOfUniqBoy · 13/12/2022 18:30

I'm on week 22 of a change of circumstances and it STILL isn't with a decision maker......so utterly fed up!!!!

I'm bloody pissed off. I've been waiting since late July which I think is around 22 weeks too.

It's an absolute shit show

My original letter said 11 weeks.

MummaOfUniqBoy · 13/12/2022 18:30

I'm on week 22 of a change of circumstances and it STILL isn't with a decision maker......so utterly fed up!!!!

BlueBellIris · 13/12/2022 18:03

@Sr1984will do. I’m worried they’ve asked for more information from my son’s hospital team. Not because I’ve said anything Hospital team won’t agree with but they will take months to reply.

ImAboyMum · 13/12/2022 16:39

Hey girls, currently on hold wondering if anyone can give me any advice as I’m guessing I won’t get through. So my claim so both my sons is up on January 15th obvs I sent off my renewal. I’ve checked my bank today and I’ve a a 2 week payment for one of my sons. Does this mean I won’t get a payment in December. This is my first renewal so I don’t know if this is normal. If anyone’s got any advice I’d really appreciate it x

Cody3 · 13/12/2022 16:16

@Pumpkinpie29 you’ll get your care component from then it got scanned In but you won’t get mobility until your daughter is 5

Gemz8 · 13/12/2022 15:59

@Mummytolucia that sounds like plenty. Everything crossed for you xx

Sr1984 · 13/12/2022 15:19

This wait is awful. Please keep me updated if you hear anything and I’ll do the same x