DLA wait times part 19 (2023)

Hi could anyone tell me address to send in extra evidence to dla please as I cannot get threw in phone

On hold now for an update 😬
Wish me luck

@Jude82, @Amy92x one call handler told me it would be end of Nov when I phoned in October which would have made it over 23 weeks. I was Like wow but I and most are awarded at the minute on the 18th week so don’t panic! I think some over exaggerate the wait to stop people calling back! You will hear soon.

well done ladies with awards ❤️ xx

@Jneill2021 awh okay glad you got awarded and definitely if you believe your boy is eligible then definitely fight it and awh I hope yous get the place for him! And I completely get what you mean about public transport my boy is the same anywhere where there's potentially alot of people is a complete no go for us!

@Mommaof2babas no lol has already recieved hrc but put in for mobility he got awarded lrm yesterday but when I've checked under the smi I'm quite confident he should have got hrm I'm just really hoping a Mr will change the decision as we are awaiting a place at a school just for children with autism but there over an hour away from where we live and public transport is a no go with son xxx

Congratulations to all the awards today and those who know it’s with a DM good luck, I think I am going to leave calling now till next thurs as on 3 separate occasions I have been told the same thing, good luck everyone for over the weekend I hope we all hear very soon xx

@Jneill2021 please don't say you got declined after your 25 week wait! I really hope you didn't! I think I read that MR is taking around 4 weeks!

@Jude82 ah right I get what you mean now! You've explained it so much better then the Internet does😂 as for a simple claim I wouldn't know if mine is to be honest for my son adhd, asd, social and communication difficulties, severe astma and mild hearing loss, I sent in all his hospital letters for his astma and his hearing loss, his speech and language reports, school support plans, letters from his teachers, his pathway letters and acceptance letters and all his medical records?

Anyone no time frames for a Mr? Xx

@Mommaof2babas It’s as clear as mud isn’t it! I am assuming and taking it from the small amount I’ve read that case managers are a grade lower training wise and so they do full PIP as a stand-alone benefit and they also do all of the admin and phone calls and they are allowed to make ‘simple’ decisions as DWP call them with regards to other benefits they know less about like child DLA….they will and they can (if it’s within their guidance) award ‘simple’ claims but any that require more understanding of the child DLA requirements go off to a decision maker. I’m assuming when DM gets such cases all of the prep and admin has been done for them and so they can assess the final part. If that makes sense?

@Melliee I'm not surprised you were going to complain! Really good that it's now with a dm though! I asked that but the lady I spoke to just said no we don't do that , you will receive a letter in the post when the decision is made 🙈 I did tick the box on the form about text updates though so 🤷🏻‍♀️ we shall see lol I'm the same with the phone lol keep thinking I hope they don't call me at a time when I can't answer 🤣 it's all just so stressful!!

@Cheesywiggles
i know exactly what you mean
I spoke to them yesterday they told me at the end of November so I called today to complain and was told it’s with a dm I also asked to receive a text she said she would put it on the notes so just playing the waiting game now got my phone on stand by just incase I get a call!! Lol

@Jude82 thank you for looking it up, I had a look my self but got very confused and I'm still confused😂 so im now concerned as I don't know what to think now🤦‍♀️

@Amy92x I am praying that it cannot go on until January! I mean that would be 23 weeks! Christmas or not …that is ridiculous and so unfair.

@Mommaof2babas
Benefit guidance website says this:
Case Managers are a lower grade than Decision Makers and are usually only trained to make PIP Decisions whereas a DM may have experience of other benefits and would also be responsible for making eligibility Decisions as well as entitlement ones. 🤷🏻‍♀️

@Jude82 it's so crazy I'm sure everyone is just saying whatever at this point! But January is absolutely insane! I'm really hoping it will be the 27th of November then are be 17wks 3days.. wishful thinking 😩

@Melliee glad it's not just me 👋 Thank you and good luck to you too ☺️ 🤞 We both hear soon! I don't know if it's just me but Everytime my phone goes off my heart is in my mouth 🤣 I know a lot of people don't even get texts after a decision! This long wait has driven me crazy 🤣

Amazing news congratulations, I think I may try to call as we are the same scan date as you for my non-verbal little boy who is nearly 3, with suspected ASD and Development delay x

Congrats @househead13 brilliant news! 👏🏻

Does anyone know if a case manager and Decision maker are they same thing?

@Amy92x OMG that’s insane!! 😭 I am day before you 27/07 and this is not ok! January!! 😤 ffs! I was told last week of November originally too and even that is way over 15 WEEKS!

Awh congratulations @househead13 I'm so pleased for you! Mine has just gone to a case manger this morning!! X

Woohooo the wait is over, my 3 year old boy got awarded MRC 2 days ago. He was awarded for autism and developmental delay. Had no text btw so I defo would keep ringing. My scan date was 7/7 x

Scan date 12.07
Just got of the phone they said my claim is with a case manager and I could receive a text anytime from now said it shouldn't be any later then Tuesday! After holding for 1 hour 20 they answered! I finally feel like we're getting somewhere!

Scan date 28/7

Just got off the phone spoke to a lovely lady who said its taking 19weeks and should go to a dm on the 8th of December keep in mind it's Christmas so if I haven't heard by JANUARY to give them a call 😩 this wait is absolutely insane. I was told a few weeks back I should have a decision on the 27th if November they honestly keep moving the goal post at this point.