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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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Billie1993 · 15/11/2023 09:19

Thank you so so much @Keddie & @Rebeccanew I was so nervous thinking that it was going to be a decline but the moment she said that she was awarded the enhanced rate of care I cried, you guys have honestly been amazing and I’m hoping it’s not long now before you both receive what you deserve. @Rebeccanew yes I have seen it happened to someone else and it turned out to be good news for them xx

Sskanf · 15/11/2023 09:17

@Billie1993 wow congratulations sooo happy for you your long wait is finally over x

@Rebeccanew so now they've passed yours on to another DM did you tell them how long you've been waiting? Perhaps the CM wasn't as experienced

MangoPepsiLover · 15/11/2023 09:17

Cut off again and I have work to do, I'll just wait for a letter, it's going to be a no anyway so not sure why I'm getting so hung up on it

Mumma3girls · 15/11/2023 09:15

On hold after calling at 9am on the dot.
16weeks today (26/7 scan date)
asking for an update…

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Mummyrach13 · 15/11/2023 09:15

Yay well done @Billie1993 so happy for you! We will be doing our renewals at the same time as we have the exact same dates 2 year award from 14th June!
Glad your wait is over ❤️ xx

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Rebeccanew · 15/11/2023 09:14

@Billie1993 over the moon for you! I really am your wait is over and you rightly so got your deserved award! Well done xxxxxxx

Cheesywiggles · 15/11/2023 09:14

Sskanf · 14/11/2023 22:45

@puzzleme5 @Cheesywiggles just read through thread and seen you both have awards congratulations 🎊
Also if possible those that have been awarded at how many weeks was that? I'm 17 weeks + 6 days and thought I'd be with a dm by now

@Sskanf Thank you , it was 18 weeks and 4 days from scan date xxx

Hardingcl · 15/11/2023 09:14

I got straight through at 9am no holding music. The lady was nice and said it should be anyday now going to CM.
I'm gonna ring again maybe Monday if I don't hear nothing before then.
I'm 17 weeks 1 day

MangoPepsiLover · 15/11/2023 09:14

Cut off, ffs 😠

Keddie · 15/11/2023 09:13

@Billie1993 chuffed to bits for you 😍x

sweetdevil90 · 15/11/2023 09:13

My scan date is 27/7, seen a few around this date awarded, but when i called got told I'm looking at a decision being made around 8th Dec 😫 maybe mines in a pile allocated to a part time DM or one on A/L, so not going to get seen as quickly!

Rebeccanew · 15/11/2023 09:13

Also 7 mins it took for my call this morning xxxx

Jude82 · 15/11/2023 09:12

Got through at 9am and I was on hold for 11 mins before silence then being cut off AGAIN!!! I am actually going to scream! 😡 I can’t keep doing this 😭

SarahHmumof3 · 15/11/2023 09:12

I got through on hold and it cut me off :( I think I’m going to give up trying to ring and just wait for a text/letter.. Iv tried to ring about 5 times never got through

Rebeccanew · 15/11/2023 09:12

can Anyone he’ll so I was told my forms went with a cm on Monday morning then iv just been told it was given to a different decision maker last night well w yesterday Afternoon..she said maybe the cm worker wasn’t in or? Has this happened anyone know why? Any info appreciated xxxxx

sweetdevil90 · 15/11/2023 09:11

I think the whole later dates getting awarded before earlier ones, makes me think each DM gets allocated a few piles at once in date order, and it just depends on how quick they get through them, if that makes sense 🤔

Billie1993 · 15/11/2023 09:11

@Rebeccanew /@Sskanf /@Keddie /@Tmxx /@Mommaof2babas /@Mummyrach13 /@Pumpkins3

sorry if I have missed anyone but all you guys I have some news for 🥰

scan date 12/7
last text date 09/10
called every day this week went to a DM 2 days ago called up this morning 9am on the dot waited 2 minutes for It to be picked up for the lovely lady to tell me my child’s decision was finally made yesterday HRC awarded for 2 years backdated till the 14th June only 4 days out I can’t complain. I am so so happy I can’t believe she’s been accepted I am actually crying. You laddies have been so amazing I couldn’t have got through this wait without you lovely people 18 weeks bang on today 🥰.

good luck all if you can please call today 🩷

Geegee1506 · 15/11/2023 09:10

@SarahHmumof3 I'm on hold as we speak🤞🏼🤞🏼
My scan date is 18/07 so was 17 weeks yday.. hope we all get the answers we're hoping for x

Sskanf · 15/11/2023 09:10

Good luck, fingers crossed you get awarded today. Keep us updated xx

Keddie · 15/11/2023 09:10

@SarahHmumof3 on hold now

MangoPepsiLover · 15/11/2023 09:09

SarahHmumof3 · 15/11/2023 09:08

Anyone ringing this morning ?

Me

SarahHmumof3 · 15/11/2023 09:08

Anyone ringing this morning ?

Rebeccanew · 15/11/2023 09:05

@MKAW222 hi hun I totally get you sometimes I get frustrated lol but it’s not meaning to be bitter its just the wait isn’t it and seeing a lot of awards after I’m 10/7 been with decision maker since Monday morning! I’m hoping to find out soon! Weather it’s award or Decline just to work out if k need to do mr! I am so happy for everyone’s awards and even those after my dates it’s those making the awards they make it al confusing lol! I wish everyone best luck on awards this week xxxxx
well done @Mamatoepilepsyboy congratulations hun xxxxx

Keddie · 15/11/2023 09:03

@Sskanf on hold now, they have changed the hold music lol x

MKAW222 · 15/11/2023 08:57

Rebeccanew · 15/11/2023 08:23

@Sskanf i really don’t understand how yours isn’t with a decision maker as of yet! It bloody should be! It’s so draining this process but k wouldn’t belive what all say hun xxxxxxx

I think we all have the same scan date. It is so frustrating!!
My date is 12/7, last text 9/10.
Got told on Monday it would hopefully go to decision maker this week. Yet people with dates after ours are getting answers! Congrats to those getting the awards they deserve, don't mean to sound bitter 🙂
I am back to work tomorrow so thinking about phoning again today but just not sure whether to even bother. What will you both be doing? @Billie1993 I think your date is the same too. Any news? x