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DLA wait times part 19 (2023)

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Billie1993 · 07/11/2023 11:40

Following on from part 18
as there’s only around 30 comments left x

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StephanieCee · 13/11/2023 12:57

Hi, sorry to jump on, I’ve had the same issue, ring them and say you want a fast escalation. I rang at 11 this morning, I’ve already had a message to say how much and when it will be in

Rosegoldsunshine88 · 13/11/2023 12:56

@82cem just so gutting, deffo do an MR x

Rebeccanew · 13/11/2023 12:54

Really hoping a decision is made soon! Today has been the hardest day to dot with my boy! He’s now permanently excluded from school as of today! Waiting on referral to the link school! He should be in school full days ov been doing half days for almost a year now but now looks like I’ll have him full days till something is sorted! I did mention all this in my Dla forms does anyone think I’ll be declined based on this also?? Today is such a rubbish! Day I just need a rant xxxxx

82cem · 13/11/2023 12:52

My daughter is 13, she was diagnosed at the age of 7/8 but I was put off by being told she probably won't be eligible but I've finally talked myself round to doing it as her needs are more than someone of her own age. It is gutting but I will keep fighting. Good luck.

Mumto2sengirlsxx · 13/11/2023 12:49

@Mummyrach13 hi hun no not had anything. I messaged last thursday/Friday and said it had been 2 weeks since it went to a dm and I'd like to know a rough estimate at how long it's taking but I got a message saying "we don't know timescales" taking the mick tbh! Dla have a lot more claims with them but even my dm with dla only took a day 😅 xx

StephanieCee · 13/11/2023 12:47

Forever! Still waiting on mine from the 3rd. It’s been escalated this morning

Rosegoldsunshine88 · 13/11/2023 12:46

@82cem Really sorry to hear this, I am in the same boat, my 13 year old has not got a diagnosis yet, she is on the waiting list for cams, this is gutting and my hope is gone, I will be doing an MR as my daughters needs are so high I have very little time to spend with my other kids, good luck with your MR and I wish you well x

Asdmummyhere · 13/11/2023 12:45

Wildboysmum18 · 13/11/2023 12:40

Does anyone know how long uc take to backpay my once they’ve sent you a decision letter?
good luck to everyone still waiting 😄

How long was it before someone initially replied to you when u put a note on your journal? x

Binks90 · 13/11/2023 12:43

@Mumofasdadhd my scan date is the same as yours I'm going to call tomorrow morning or Wednesday.

Tammam1702 · 13/11/2023 12:43

Same date as me. I’m going to hold off until end of week- looks like 12/07 being awarded so I’d say end of week / early next week but going to keep an eye on here in the meantime x

Wildboysmum18 · 13/11/2023 12:40

Does anyone know how long uc take to backpay my once they’ve sent you a decision letter?
good luck to everyone still waiting 😄

Mumofasdadhd · 13/11/2023 12:32

Hi everyone,
my scan date is 17/7. Does anyone know when i should call?
my other sons claim only took 12 weeks so cant believe these wait times

Sskanf · 13/11/2023 12:31

@82cem omg thats soo gutting so sorry to hear of your decline, definitely fight the decision made. My almost 4year old has all these struggles and currently under SEN still waiting for peadtrican appointment I have no hope now abd feel I may get a decline too. How old is your daughter

82cem · 13/11/2023 12:26

I have followed this thread for some time now, scan date was 12/07, I rang this morning, they said it was looked at over the weekend and declined. Although I know it doesn't go on diagnosis, they've said her needs etc are the same of anyone her own age. She is autistic and struggles with so much on a daily basis and in no way shape or form is on a level with her peers. Noise, crowds, daily living, anxiety, processing information, friendships, awareness. I am looking at doing an MR, I have already spoken to various people on gathering some more supporting evidence but I had to fight to get her assessed initially, the doctor told me he wasnt concerned. I went back with 2 a4 sides of traits, daily struggles and got referred to CAMHS and it was actually the lovely lady at camhs who did the referral for an Autism assessment as she saw those struggles. Wishing you all luck.

Sskanf · 13/11/2023 12:26

@Clairexdx keep us updated x

Sskanf · 13/11/2023 12:25

@Tmxx thank you xx

Hardingcl · 13/11/2023 12:23

@Clairexdx I've caved to! Currently on hold. Although I know they're only going to say call back next week! Xx

Clairexdx · 13/11/2023 12:20

Iv caved and ringing now lol
scan date 14/7
last text 9/10
17weeks 3 days 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

StephanieCee · 13/11/2023 12:16

11 days I waited for a decision which I thought was quick for UC but then haven’t heard nothing at all since they put it on my journal, I’d ring them to chase it up x

Tmxx · 13/11/2023 12:15

Hey @Sskanf scan date 11/07, rang thursday(09/11) wasn't with dm. Rang this morning was awarded Friday(10/11)

So in total 17 weeks and 3 days to reach dm and also have a decision xxx

Momtothreeboys · 13/11/2023 12:10

Just had another text of dla. My second one saying they are looking at my claim
Scan date 15 / 8 so still a while to go .
Congratulations every1 awarded today

Rebeccanew · 13/11/2023 12:09

all who’s been awarded could I ask your scan dates please? Xxxx

Mumofasd3 · 13/11/2023 12:03

@Sskanf i believe its like a DM its a case manager. Im not sure how the difference affects the claim to be honest! Im just hoping to hear something by the end of the month xx

Sskanf · 13/11/2023 12:01

@Tmxx after how many weeks did yours go to a DM

Sskanf · 13/11/2023 11:59

@Mumofasd3 yes the wait is horrible and so long. Sorry what is a CM? My scan dates 12/07 I phoned Friday and was told its not allocated anywhere and to call back next friday

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