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DLA Wait times part 20… (2023)

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Mummyrach13 · 13/11/2023 19:17

Following on from part 19 as it’s about to become full.

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BlueyMinicooperSD · 21/11/2023 20:07

DWP received our documents 20/07
Letter stated they were processing claim.
Then a text which threw me off on 25/09 saying they’re looking at our claim …. I actually thought it was a scam
Then another identical text on 16/10
Now it’s like tumble weeds in a western film…. Heard nothing.
I don’t even have 5 minutes or any lunch break spare as I work in an I college alternative provision unit with students that need full 1-1 support and rely on me to get them through on a daily basis. Then I’m at home doing the usual mum stuff with my son and two daughters one whose ASD is currently very challenging.
I’m thinking the long wait will be a decline despite the hoards of paperwork we sent.
Good luck everyone ❤️

Tammam1702 · 20/11/2023 14:33

I honestly can’t believe it! Rang and was awarded on 18th for LRM & MRC until 2025!

litrallly gobsmacked as never thought it would be approved. Scan date 17/07/23

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Rebeccanew · 19/11/2023 18:20

Good luck everyone on your decisions this week! 🤞🩷

RainbowZebraWarrior · 19/11/2023 17:54

126t · 19/11/2023 17:38

Can someone do a new a new page please as this one is full

New thread was linked to a couple of posts ago. (Thread 21)

126t · 19/11/2023 17:38

Can someone do a new a new page please as this one is full

Mumofepilepsy · 19/11/2023 14:14

@Mamatoepilepsyboy ohhh okmy daughter has been diagnosed from age of 2. I’ve never applied till now! I’ve sent loads of evidence in so hopefully 🙏 xxx

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4girlsnahubby · 19/11/2023 13:51

Thank you. The longer that passes the more I'm scared of a decline. Especially when people with dates after get a yes.
I'm in Lancashire, so hopefully it's just that this area is slower. Did print the forms out myself if that makes a difference 🤷🏿‍♀️

Mummyof1B1G · 19/11/2023 13:44

Thankyou I hope you get your award soon x I’m from kent area x

4girlsnahubby · 19/11/2023 13:39

Mummyof1B1G pleased for you!! I have the same scan date but still haven't heard. 🤞 soon

Jneill2021 · 19/11/2023 11:36

Sorry ino mainly waiting times on here but I need help with smi part of dla what is best evidence of the part for servere Impairment of intelligence ? Or any evidence ? X

Mummyof1B1G · 19/11/2023 11:35

Also good luck to everyone waiting didn’t realise they would process any on a Sunday x

Mummyof1B1G · 19/11/2023 11:35

Thankyou feels like sucha long wait glad it’s over just hope he’s got what he deserves now 🤞 xx

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Mummyrach13 · 19/11/2023 11:32

Congrats @Mummyof1B1G ❤️ fab to see some of the 17/7 awards starting x

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Mummyof1B1G · 19/11/2023 11:11

Just received a message from dla to say my son qualifies my scan date was 17/07 last text was 09/10 intrigued now to see what he’s been awarded x

Mammalee5 · 19/11/2023 10:30

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Mammalee5 · 19/11/2023 10:19

This is horrible. Honestly, i would have said to her - can i ask why you're being hostile? Your letter stated 15 weeks, the government waiting times on google state 8 weeks. You are past both times of waiting, how am i supposed to know that you have changed the waiting times without communication. After weeks of no contact, it is absolutely reasonable for me to call and check. This may be normal waiting times for yourself but not for the people that are applying. We only have the letters to go by as to what is normal. You also have no right to criticise me as a parent, you are not my child's optician, doctor or parent. Do you really think it is professional to berate a parent that is trying her best with a child with a disability. That your tone is helpful? You have no idea about any medical conditions that i may have and how your treatment right now can affect my mental health. If you have been doing this job too long that you do not have compassion for your customers in struggling situations, then maybe you shouldn't be doing it anymore.

To be honest, I'd also put a complaint in!

I'm near your date 03/08 for my 3 children as we were unaware to claim. Impatiently waiting. Good luck hun

Mamatoepilepsyboy · 19/11/2023 07:28

Mumofepilepsy · 18/11/2023 18:17

its amazing ppl are being awarded probably a few DMs that are working fast they are a head. I know mine is probably complicated. it is too me. I wish I could just tell the person a day of my life face to face with DM. Epilepsy is so hard to explain especially when she has so many different types of seizures. Then again am thinking does it take long to let us know cause they have said a big NO NO !!!! Well am ready tbf I think it would be better explaining my daughters life in a tribunal. I don’t want to go that far but this big gap worries me!!!! Am the 21/7 x

My 11 year old son has epilepsy and adhd he was awarded mrc and lrm this week. I sent in zero evidence for his epilepsy as it was only diagnosed at the end of May and I have no reports.
On his award letter it said they based it on a medical report.

Fingers crossed you hear soon lovely xx

funinthesun19 · 18/11/2023 22:32

Lollipoppi3 · 18/11/2023 20:33

Yes, my decision was made in exactly 15 weeks and 1 day! I was really surprised as I thought I would hear something mid to late December given that others are still waiting from July! I am in the West Midlands and received 2 letters and 2 texts the last text being the 31st October. The number that called was an 0800 number, good luck to those still waiting ❤️

My 2nd text was sent to me on the 31st October too. Scan date 07/09 though so will have a few more weeks left yet.

HomeEdmumof7 · 18/11/2023 21:09

Now you mention that I had a missed call over a week ago from a random mobile... I texted back to say I missed the call then I tried ringing and it said they don't accept calls.. 🤔🤔

Lollipoppi3 · 18/11/2023 20:33

Yes, my decision was made in exactly 15 weeks and 1 day! I was really surprised as I thought I would hear something mid to late December given that others are still waiting from July! I am in the West Midlands and received 2 letters and 2 texts the last text being the 31st October. The number that called was an 0800 number, good luck to those still waiting ❤️

Mmeades · 18/11/2023 19:40

Scan date 14th July. I got a text on 09.10 to say they were still looking at it. I didn’t get a text when awarded. Go awarded Thursday just gone (in the afternoon) I had rung them Thursday lunchtime and they said it wasn’t with a dm yet I called Friday and they said it was awarded on the Thursday afternoon so it must have been with dm a very short time x

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Mummyrach13 · 18/11/2023 19:03

Congrats on the awards ladies ❤️

@Binks90 mine was with a DM for 5 days some are longer and awarded so have hope still! 🤞

When they are assigned to a DM they sit there until they get through them, some work part time, some full time, some work overtime and some don’t so that’s when it can differ. I know how you all feel those last weeks I couldn’t sleep or function without it taking over my life! X

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