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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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Mommaof2babas · 13/11/2023 10:34

@Billie1993 awh thank you! So glad my wait is finally over! Please keep me updated!!! X

Sskanf · 13/11/2023 10:30

Congratulations all on your awards! Soo happy for you all, scan dates 12/07 was told on Friday to wait a week. Its been 5 weeks from last txt dont know whether to call

Mummyrach13 · 13/11/2023 10:28

@Mumto2sengirlsxx how are you lovely? Have you heard anything from UC yet? X

Kelz23 · 13/11/2023 10:26

How’s people getting on with universal credit, it’s been week and no one still got back to me with me requesting it going to decision maker to backdate the disability child element

Mummyrach13 · 13/11/2023 10:18

Well done ladies who have got there awards today, so happy for you All! ❤️

@StephanieCee I’m still waiting although further after you, my award was 31st October. I seen someone post on a fb group a date after mine but same area centre of workers and they’ve had there’s so I don’t know how it works. I would like it before Christmas ideally but that’s prob wishful thinking. X

Cheesywiggles · 13/11/2023 10:16

Melliee · 13/11/2023 10:11

@Cheesywiggles thank you I will keep you updated for sure!
I mean at least that long wait is kinda over just got to have another long wait on the phone lol even though it keeps cutting me off ugh 😑
but many thanks!

@Melliee oh blimey I hate it when it keeps cutting off like that! Hopefully you manage to get through soon xxxx

StephanieCee · 13/11/2023 10:15

Hi, anybody who’s had their award recently had anything backdated from UC? I got my award 17th October from DLA and still waiting for UC to backdate

Rosegoldsunshine88 · 13/11/2023 10:14

@Clairexdx it took me a while too 😂 x

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Billie1993 · 13/11/2023 10:12

@Mommaof2babas OMG!!!! Congratulations hun I am so so happy for you this is amazing news im ecstatic for you 🥰 I caved and on the phone now been on hold for only 12 minutes so far 🫣

also a massive congratulations to @Doymum & @Tmxx on your wonderful news guys 🥰

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Melliee · 13/11/2023 10:11

@Cheesywiggles thank you I will keep you updated for sure!
I mean at least that long wait is kinda over just got to have another long wait on the phone lol even though it keeps cutting me off ugh 😑
but many thanks!

Clairexdx · 13/11/2023 10:10

@Rosegoldsunshine88 Just learnt how to tag haha! Fingers crossed for us both hun
congrats on all awards today :)
@Melliee let us know what they say as I’d like to know if this text is a decline too. Here’s hoping it’s not x

Cheesywiggles · 13/11/2023 10:09

Melliee · 13/11/2023 10:02

@Cheesywiggles
I just had the a decision has been made text
guess I will phone them and start preparing the mr

@Melliee sorry only just seen your update , Good luck when you call them , I'll keep my fingers crossed that it's good news for you. The lady I spoke to said the text often just says a decision has been made and it doesn't mean anything other then a decision has been made. 🤞 It's good news for you , let me know what they say when you call. Even if it is a decline deffo do an MR I'm expecting a decline tbh especially as its taking them so long to make a decision xxxx

Rosegoldsunshine88 · 13/11/2023 10:07

@Clairexdx I know, I just feel deflated, I’m not phoning this week now as each time it’s just been pointless, yes phone up as tbh with each day passing things can change quickly and you just never know, fingers crossed we are soon x

Sally120 · 13/11/2023 10:06

I posted my child’s DLA form to the free post address on 30th October . Lady at the post office said I needed the full address if I wanted to send it recorded. How long does it roughly take for them to send you acknowledgment of receiving your application? I’m hoping it’s reached them but can’t help feel a bit worried now .
thanks all

Tmxx · 13/11/2023 10:04

@Mommaof2babas congratulations hunny so happy for you! 🥳🥳 xxx

@Melliee oh no I am so sorry I'm sure you can ask over the phone what the reasons are! Does that text always mean a decline? Xxx

theworldhasgoneinsane · 13/11/2023 10:04

I also need to phone and ask for a reconsideration. How long as people generally waiting on the phone to speak to someone and does anyone know if there are less busy times to call?

Melliee · 13/11/2023 10:02

@Cheesywiggles
I just had the a decision has been made text
guess I will phone them and start preparing the mr

Mommaof2babas · 13/11/2023 10:02

Just got through was awarded mrc on Friday! Awarded from 10th june until 2025! My boy finally can get what he deserves! Good luck to all still waiting
Scan date 12.07

Clairexdx · 13/11/2023 09:57

doesnt give me much hope rose gold sunshine88:( I’m 14/7 holding off to call til weds/Thurs

Rosegoldsunshine88 · 13/11/2023 09:55

13/7
just got off the phone, no updates on the system, not with CM or DM have been told can be up to 2 weeks, I’m not phoning again this week, good luck to everyone x

Tmxx · 13/11/2023 09:52

Rebeccanew · 13/11/2023 09:50

@Tmxx shouldnt jt go back to yohr scan date! Am sure they used to go back to the day you called for the claim pack xxxxx

My scan date is 11/07 they said I have been award from 23rd and what I thought was July but that doesn't add up so now I have no idea when they said I was awarded from but know it was definitly the 23rd of something! I also didn't ring for forms I printed and sent my own! They may have said 23rd June (that works out to what my backpack is going to be) but I don't see how it could be that when its before my scan date! Xxx

Dizzymom · 13/11/2023 09:51

Hi all, I'm new to this group. Our scan date was 22/8 so know I'm still in for a long wait. My 2nd text was last Tuesday. Good luck everyone!!!

Rebeccanew · 13/11/2023 09:50

@Tmxx shouldnt jt go back to yohr scan date! Am sure they used to go back to the day you called for the claim pack xxxxx

Melliee · 13/11/2023 09:50

@Cheesywiggles that’s great hold time tbh!
in a day or 2 that seems so close yet so far away I might give them a call later but I’m actually so nervous now!
BEST OF LUCK!

Tmxx · 13/11/2023 09:47

I am currently back on hold as I thought the woman said backdated to 23rd but that wouldn't add up to the amount being backdated so I now don't know when its backdated to! Xxx

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