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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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Mam2mcc · 12/12/2022 19:45

Been watching this thread for a while now and as I’ve noticed it’s getting closer to my date. so was wondering if anybody else from the 21st sept scan date had heard anything? Also good luck to everyone waiting it’s a long stretch of added stress which none of us need

Bigmammax · 12/12/2022 19:27

Scan date the 12 sep. No text or letter. Just a pending back payment for tomorrow in the bank. I think my son has been awarded MRC no mobility. But I'm not sure. I did send off further evidence of his Blue badge dont even think its been scanned!. But he's only 4 so don't think we would get that anyway. Just glad its over. Good luck to you all.!

Danielle096 · 12/12/2022 19:01

I was told last Wednesday but was around 3pm and haven't recieved mine yet x

Poniesandproseccobubbles · 12/12/2022 17:46

KeeefBurtain · 12/12/2022 15:07

Scan date 16th September just received this text.

Does anyone know how long before you start getting payments?

I had this text on the Tuesday morning, and I got my first large payment (all the back pay) that Friday, so just 3 days later x

Danielle096 · 12/12/2022 17:29

How long have people payments taken once been awarded ?

KaidensMummy0307 · 12/12/2022 17:02

I knew I didn’t want to call! Just spent about 55 minutes on hold, spoke to a really nice and friendly man, but my sons form hasn’t even been allocated to anyone as yet! Scan date 16th September. He said it should be looked at this week….think I’ll just wait to hear from them now, calling is stressful 🙈 a long wait on hold to be told no update after almost 12.5 weeks is painful

Fah66 · 12/12/2022 16:25

Can someone tell me if you get awarded mrc does that mean you can apply for carers allowance and if so how do you do this

KaidensMummy0307 · 12/12/2022 15:34

@Mollycox congratulations

Mollycox · 12/12/2022 15:26

Everyone *

Mollycox · 12/12/2022 15:25

Scan date 14th September I called today spoke to a lovely man and he said I was awarded today. I didn’t receive a text or anything good luck everything x

KaidensMummy0307 · 12/12/2022 15:12

@KeeefBurtain congratulations! 😊

KeeefBurtain · 12/12/2022 15:07

Scan date 16th September just received this text.

Does anyone know how long before you start getting payments?

DLA Waiting Times Part 6 2022
Mummytolucia · 12/12/2022 14:49

My Scan is 20th I'm hoping ours is with DM soon

KaidensMummy0307 · 12/12/2022 14:33

@Kaygre16 oh gosh that must mean mine is with a DM too! My date is the 16th Sept. I agree, the nerves at this point are worse than the entire waiting time put together. Hopefully you get some good news very soon

Kaygre16 · 12/12/2022 14:20

Hi my scan date is 19 September and called today to say it was now a decision maker. I swear I more nervous now than I have been for the last 12 weeks.

Fah66 · 12/12/2022 13:50

I am in the same boat as you x scan date the same too. X

Lozzaaaaa · 12/12/2022 13:30

@Gemz8 Thanks lovely 😊😊 oh it’s awful calling, I felt so sick. I would do it though as you never know! Xx

Gemz8 · 12/12/2022 13:28

@Lozzaaaaa congratulations! Brilliant news. I’m too scared to phone haha xx

KaidensMummy0307 · 12/12/2022 13:27

@Lozzaaaaa oh ok - I guess I’ll just carry on waiting and keep everything crossed! x

BlueBellIris · 12/12/2022 13:23

Just called. Still with the DM (as it was last week). Scan date 7th September (so we are 13.5 weeks).

I just wish we had a decision. We have been paying for OT privately for my son since the summer. I’ve had to put it on hold as we just can’t afford it every week now.

I’m hoping he will be awarded something and with the backdating we can afford to finish the block that was recommended.

Lozzaaaaa · 12/12/2022 13:22

@KaidensMummy0307 They have sent a letter and a payment in a couple of days. No idea when the letter will come though. Sometimes they can text but I know not everyone does get a text and it seems it’s pot luck if you do. I didn’t get one xx

KaidensMummy0307 · 12/12/2022 13:18

@Lozzaaaaa aww thank you, I’ve got everything crossed too! Did they say when you’d receive a letter or payment?? If I don’t call I just wonder how soon I’d be notified….xx

Lozzaaaaa · 12/12/2022 13:16

@KaidensMummy0307 The wait really is awful isn’t it, I think you defo should hear this week! Fingers crossed for you lovely and thank you Xx

KaidensMummy0307 · 12/12/2022 13:10

@Lozzaaaaa im still waiting for an appointment which is equally as painful! I only sent a speech and language report and referral paperwork for assessment. Our scan date is the 16th so I’m assuming we might hear this week. Can’t bring myself to phone them - the holding is so long and if they said no on the phone to me I dunno whether I’d cry or be really annoyed (probably both!) congratulations on your award 😊

Lozzaaaaa · 12/12/2022 13:01

@KaidensMummy0307 I sent his diagnosed of Asd and a letter from community paediatrician. No I didn’t get a call. The wait is awful I know, what is your scan date? X