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dla part 11

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megan345 · 26/04/2023 16:30

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Shan001 · 01/06/2023 17:36

@NDandMe you said your initial letter stated 12weeks, mine did also. It seems most mummas letters state 15weeks which has made me wonder if it's due to the differing areas we live in.. I'm in North London, how about you?

Shan001 · 01/06/2023 17:31

@Kenny312 I'm sorry to hear your application was declined. The news after such a wait is deflating but I hope after a little woosah you decide to do a MR like a few other mummas have said.

J8231 · 01/06/2023 13:19

Came here for a rant. Rang up before scan date 10th Feb, anyway I had been waiting for a letter because I forgot something on the form. Sent that all back to be told claim had been refused the reasons why are shocking really, they could of just said it was refused instead if adding another 2 weeks to be told no anyway.
does anyone know how long you have to do an MR as I'm waiting on letters so I can send them off and a few tests aswell!

BrokenRainbow · 31/05/2023 14:25

Hi all, I cannot find my child benefit number anywhere. Can I write my NI number instead?

Hei1234 · 31/05/2023 12:33

@NDandMe they received mine the 14th March I got my letter beginning of April, so I’m about a week behind you!

NDandMe · 31/05/2023 11:42

I've just looked at my original letter again. Dated 22 March, but they received it on 8 March. It said they would take up to 12 weeks, which is today! Looks like another 3.5 weeks to go yet.

Hei1234 · 31/05/2023 10:54

I know they are busy but the wait is crazy, I’m on 11 weeks so still have a way to go yet

Ll333 · 30/05/2023 21:21

I received a letter on 8th of may and text today to say we are still looking at your claim. 10 weeks today and my first letter said up to 15 weeks so another 5 to go.

baublewobble · 30/05/2023 19:20

My scan date was 22nd so 14 weeks tomorrow and I still have not heard anything. I know our OT who did us a letter has not been contacted because she asked today if we have sent off for our claim yet. The longer the time goes on the worse I am feeling about this when I thought I would be ok! Knowing they don't even tell you straight away you have been declined is making it worse. I can't bring myself to call them either. The thought of calling makes me feel sick!

Nicole313 · 30/05/2023 18:21

I called this morning and was told 14.5weeks to get looked at I’m at 13 weeks my scan date is 28th feb hopefully will get decision soon good luck everyone x

Mum331 · 30/05/2023 17:57

@Peachlollipop its okay I think we have the same scan date. I'm just going to wait now. Hoping it will get looked at sooner and for all of those waiting we get the results our children deserve xx

Bellesmummy12 · 30/05/2023 17:21

13 weeks tomorrow*

Bellesmummy12 · 30/05/2023 17:20

Hi my scan date is 1st March new claim so 13 weeks today. Had the text yesterday to say they are still looking at it. I rang a week ago and was told that it’s taking around 15 weeks for new claims. Hopefully not much longer now but convinced it will be a decline so already preparing for my MR lol. Good luck all x

ClareN82 · 30/05/2023 16:45

@Orangemop that gives me some hope, hopefully i hear something tomorrow. X

Peachlollipop · 30/05/2023 16:42

Thanks for the update, Mum331. I think it’s fair to say that my claim will be at a similar stage to yours. Hopefully itll be a little sooner than anticipated.

Mum331 · 30/05/2023 16:35

Hi I'm at 13 weeks
I also received the same message, I've called today And was told its still in the pile to be looked at and its taking 14 & half weeks it hasn't been passed to a case manager and that it will most likely be picked up at 14 & half wks... 🤷‍♀️

Orangemop · 30/05/2023 16:29

@ClareN82 that can change very quickly, further back on this thread some people had called and they said it wasn’t with decision maker then the next day a decision has been made. Fingers crossed it’s tomorrow for you.

Peachlollipop · 30/05/2023 15:45

Tomorrow it’ll be 13 weeks. They must be due to look at it soon.

Peachlollipop · 30/05/2023 15:45

I had another of those texts today saying that a decision hasn’t been made yet.

ClareN82 · 30/05/2023 13:25

@Orangemop, i got through and its not even with a decison maker yet 😩

Orangemop · 30/05/2023 13:01

@ClareN82 my renewal ended Wednesday 31st may I got a decision on Friday

ClareN82 · 30/05/2023 09:08

Currently on hold, renewal ends friday, anyone else waiting on renewals for this week?. X

NJS3 · 29/05/2023 22:02

Hi I’ve sent off forms for my son. He has ASD and inattention. He’s not diagnosed ADHD although I believe he is! I sent off his ASD report and letter from family and a friend that’s also worked with him professionally. In school he is calmer and masks. He copes less well at home. There are things at school like hurting others, talking constantly etc and below academically by a few years. He is quite independent dressing etc but needs watching at home all the time! No sense of danger or stranger awareness. I didn’t send any other evidence as no one else works with him. I know school will get a form to complete from DWP. Has anyone been awarded under similar circumstances please?

NJS3 · 29/05/2023 21:41

What sort of things do they phone to ask? 😊

Hei1234 · 29/05/2023 17:00

Can I just ask if anyone can help me, my daughter has only just been referred for asd assessment and anxiety, she has also self harmed so can’t be left alone! We have a letter from the doctor stating this, letter from school and her counsillor and a letter about her self harming, should this be enough or would I need more please?