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DLA wait times part 16 (2023)

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JME85 · 18/10/2023 10:57

Following on from part 15…

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Mumtotwoboys121 · 18/10/2023 11:55

Tiredmamma74 · 18/10/2023 11:53

Sorry just saw your already here 🤦🏻‍♀️

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Aw thank you ❤️

Lollypops88 · 18/10/2023 11:54

I had 2nd text on the 25th sept guys, my scan date is the 3/7 advisors say 13nov a decision should be around 🤷‍♂️

Sunshineclouds11 · 18/10/2023 11:54

Scan date also 26/06.
Hoping just another couple of weeks

NurseMumKR · 18/10/2023 11:54

I just spoke to them and mine went to a decision maker yesterday too 🤞🏻

Tiredmamma74 · 18/10/2023 11:53

Tiredmamma74 · 18/10/2023 11:52

@Mumtotwoboys121 new thread lovely x

Sorry just saw your already here 🤦🏻‍♀️

Tiredmamma74 · 18/10/2023 11:52

@Mumtotwoboys121 new thread lovely x

MummyBrx · 18/10/2023 11:52

@Mumtotwoboys121
You should deffo call up again you'll feel better once you know.

Hope it's good news let me know how you get on

Mumtotwoboys121 · 18/10/2023 11:51

JME85 · 18/10/2023 11:49

Of course, I’ll update once I’ve called. It’s so draining. I’m full of cold which I’m sure has been caused by the stress of all this x

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I totally agree. My head is pounding with worry as now I’m convinced we’ve been declined. Patiently waiting for the call handler to call me back but I’m not sure she will. I find it stressful being on hold at the best of times so will just have to try again at 9am tomorrow. Hope you get good news when you call x

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JME85 · 18/10/2023 11:49

Mumtotwoboys121 · 18/10/2023 11:45

@JME85post on here if you end up calling, don’t think I have it in me to call again today x

Of course, I’ll update once I’ve called. It’s so draining. I’m full of cold which I’m sure has been caused by the stress of all this x

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Kelmum2three · 18/10/2023 11:49

JME85 · 18/10/2023 11:42

You’re welcome. I’m also scan date 16/6 and have been with DM since yesterday. Are you going to wait for a text or letter or are you going to call? So nerve wracking xx

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Wonder if it's with same DM? I'm not sure what to do lol think I'll probably call Friday morning if I haven't heard by then. Fingers crossed for you x

Harrydog111 · 18/10/2023 11:47

I'm 21/06, thinking next week? Similar to you except dd is 12 with asd.
Not received any texts at all, just letters although I did include my number. One letter 4th July to confirm receipt of application and a 2nd letter on the 8th August saying working through

Mummyrach13 · 18/10/2023 11:46

Scan date 26/6 seems there are a few of us with that date here waiting! 🤞x

Keddie · 18/10/2023 11:46

@Sskanf I am going to leave it until Monday the 12th of November and then call if i have not heard before, will keep you posted if anything before x

Mumtotwoboys121 · 18/10/2023 11:45

@JME85post on here if you end up calling, don’t think I have it in me to call again today x

Sskanf · 18/10/2023 11:45

I think she just said that to stop me from calling. I don't believe it'll take that long to make a decision. I am also hopeful for November so hold in there x
From the orevious thread a lot of people stated getting a decision 5 weeks after 2nd txt @Keddie @Tmxx

Mumto2sengirlsxx · 18/10/2023 11:44

Scan 26/06 hoping to hear back within the next 2 weeks this wait is killing me!! Good luck anyone waiting for their decisions xx

Keddie · 18/10/2023 11:44

@Tmxx yes had second text 2 weeks ago now. Never had a single letter, i have to chase for my scan date too x

Tmxx · 18/10/2023 11:43

@Keddie have you had the second text!? It seems people are getting a decision 5 weeks after that!

Keddie · 18/10/2023 11:42

@Sskanf Nooooooooo ! Serious? Thats a joke. I do think some of these advisors dont give accurate info to prevent you from calling back to chase? I am hopeful for November x

Mummyof5kiddos · 18/10/2023 11:42

Scan date 19/7

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Kelmum2three · 18/10/2023 11:16

Parking myself thanks for the new thread 🙂

You’re welcome. I’m also scan date 16/6 and have been with DM since yesterday. Are you going to wait for a text or letter or are you going to call? So nerve wracking xx

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Sskanf · 18/10/2023 11:40

Same scan date @Keddie I was told few weeks back to call back mid December!!

Luevzamum · 18/10/2023 11:39

@Zaynsmummy hey I’ve done a change a circumstance too my scan date was 9th June, and I rang yesterday to be told a minimum of 6 months so early January he said becasue lots of people take holidays in December so he cudnt see it being done till January…😭

Pawtucketbrew · 18/10/2023 11:39

Scan date 26/6 so 16 weeks and a few days. Called at 15 weeks as per my letter and was told 18.5 weeks at the moment so not expecting to hear until November.

A bit stressed as DD has been accepted for treatment with CAMHs, I'm just waiting for her report as I think it will really help our case. Lady at CAMHs lovely and she was waiting for some things before she can finish report. Anyway, I doubt report will come in time for the decision now but at least I will have it in case I need to appeal.

For those getting back payments, are you getting it from the scan date plus the weeks from the phone call for the forms?

Mummyrach13 · 18/10/2023 11:37

Me too @4LittleFirecrackers i hadn’t had a migraine attack in months now I can’t shift it and not sleeping isn’t helping but I just can’t shut off over night. I will be glad when this is over. I’m preparing myself for a MR too x

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