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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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Tammam1702 · 18/11/2023 18:55

I’m same scan Date and I’ve prepared myself for decline too

Lauren2121 · 18/11/2023 18:44

@Mmeades hiya congratulations on your award, please could I ask your scan date and did you get any texts before? X

Lauren2121 · 18/11/2023 18:43

@Lollipoppi3 congratulations on the award! Please could I ask what area you are just wondered if it’s on the area as my scan date was 4th august and I still haven’t heard anything yet?

Amy92x · 18/11/2023 18:38

@MammyAng84
Hahaha yep that would have been me this morning if I managed to answer them 🤣... its when I get a text I run to my phone only to see a deal from papa John's or something 🤣

PinkMoscatoLover · 18/11/2023 18:38

Lollipoppi3 · 18/11/2023 17:06

Phone call received this morning from DM to confirm some details, he said my daughter has been awarded! This was my first claim, scan date the 5th August ! ❤️

05/08 no way?! Literally 15 weeks on the dot. Congratulations on the award!

MammyAng84 · 18/11/2023 18:37

I had a random number ring me yesterday, got all excited & it was a scam, they got the brunt of my frustration haha xx

Mommaof2babas · 18/11/2023 18:31

@Billie1993 my disablitiy element was verified on Thursday and back date released on Friday due to go in my bank on Monday! Hope this helps and congratulations on your award can't remember if I seen?x

Amy92x · 18/11/2023 18:26

Do they call off a mobile number?

As I had a missed call this morning however my son managed to answer and hang up 🙄 but I couldn't return the call as the number didn't allow incoming calls. Maybe wishful thinking and it was actually just a scam 🙄.

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

Kita2023 · 18/11/2023 18:07

not all decision makers have the option to send a text my friends son got awarded on Thursday and she never received a text only a letter in the post her scan date was 13/7 good luck I think you should have a decision Monday xxx

MammyAng84 · 18/11/2023 18:03

I’m starting to think decline as mine is 20th July & I’ve heard absolutely nothing, no txts & only 1 letter. Rang last Tuesday & wasn’t even at Dm

Binks90 · 18/11/2023 18:02

Mines the 17/7 deffo think mines a decline as it went to a DM on Wednesday and still not heard anything no text can't even call them Monday as I'm out all day so I'll have to wait till Tuesday.

Jude82 · 18/11/2023 17:58

Congratulations on those awarded today. Sending love and strength to all those still waiting. Hopefully not much longer now 🙏🏻

Kita2023 · 18/11/2023 17:30

scan date 17/7 Merseyside area had a text today at 11.22 saying my child qualifies my child has adhd (private diognosis )and dyslexia send every bit of evidence even if you don’t think it’s relevant I sent in empty boxes of medication prescriptions sen school plan dyslexia screening and apointments I printed off good look to those who are waiting xx

MammyAng84 · 18/11/2023 17:25

Honestly the wait is driving me crazy 🫠

MammyAng84 · 18/11/2023 17:24

How is people from the 5th august getting decisions but people from the middle of July are still waiting 😭😭😭 congrats tho

Lollipoppi3 · 18/11/2023 17:06

Phone call received this morning from DM to confirm some details, he said my daughter has been awarded! This was my first claim, scan date the 5th August ! ❤️

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Mummyrach13 · 18/11/2023 16:09

Your most welcome lovely! Hopefully it won’t be too long of a wait for you xx

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Billie1993 · 18/11/2023 15:53

Mummyrach13 · 18/11/2023 15:21

Just a waiting game now @Billie1993 for the DM to approve your backpay reason then you will receive a letter in your journal. The element will show on your next statement x

Thank you so much @Mummyrach13 youve helped me so much with this all, I won’t see the element until next month then x

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Mummyrach13 · 18/11/2023 15:21

Just a waiting game now @Billie1993 for the DM to approve your backpay reason then you will receive a letter in your journal. The element will show on your next statement x

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Billie1993 · 18/11/2023 15:13

@Pumpkins3 Hey hun, I have just been able to go through the thread and see your decision, I am extremely sorry for the decline please please please do an MR your little one deserves it, I know it’s roughly another 3/4 weeks but please fight hun x

Billie1993 · 18/11/2023 15:11

Hello so I had a response back from UC today about the disability element to say she’s been verified, once verified does anyone know what process is next ?

DLA Wait times part 20… (2023)
PinkMoscatoLover · 18/11/2023 14:50

@Mummyrach13 my best guess would be that because you’re apart of a couple, they also want you to declare what the situation is with your partner even though he has nothing to do with the claim. I imagine they ask for the carers details only if they’re a single parent etc.

Any problems with the claim then post it here on the thread but you’ll be absolutely fine with it all! X

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Mummyrach13 · 18/11/2023 14:29

Thanks lovely @PinkMoscatoLover i thought that same, I’m currently not working as my boy needs me full time but I was confused by that as thought it was only my circumstances that mattered. Thanks for the reply though 😊 x

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PinkMoscatoLover · 18/11/2023 14:21

@Mummyrach13 that’s a great question but I have absolutely no clue why they ask that! My knowledge on the questions asked for carers allowance is somewhat limited😆

It may be that they just want to know your partners details if you’re apart of a couple. You can check the eligibility on the Gov website but to qualify, the carer has to be earning less than £139 a week. So as long as you’re the carer, then you’re all good. Your husband’s income won’t be taken into consideration at all!

I’m sure you also have to declare whether you have any savings (even though that has no impact on whether one can claim carers allowance or not) so maybe they’re just being nosy😂

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