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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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Mojo161989 · 14/11/2023 18:27

Got through, scan date is the 13/07, the lady on the phone said my LBs is literally top of the pile and the next to have a decision made so not really sure what that means if its with a DM or not. Will probably call again in a couple of days. Gl to all still waiting. Xox

Anonymousks1984 · 14/11/2023 17:47

My scan date is 11th June still waiting called today got told 24 weeks the wait is now x

Vampiredette84 · 14/11/2023 17:45

@Mythica87 i phoned today all I gt was new claims are taking up to 18 weeks so we are on week 16 let’s see x

Mythica87 · 14/11/2023 17:38

@Vampiredette84 Same date as me 😊 I called today and was told it could be another week and a half before it's looked at.

Asdmummyhere · 14/11/2023 17:28

@Cheesywiggles yay, congratulations so happy for you xx

Sockbabies · 14/11/2023 17:26

Sorry lost track of who tagged me! 🤦🏻‍♀️

Yea it's ridiculous. I'll wait till Friday and see what happens. I've not had a reply from this morning either. Xx

Jaysworld · 14/11/2023 17:25

@Cheesywiggles thats great news! Congratulations!! So pleased for you and your LO xx

Cheesywiggles · 14/11/2023 17:19

Cheesywiggles · 14/11/2023 10:43

@Melliee sorry only just seen your message , been out all morning food shopping etc. Thank you , I will deffo let you know if I do! Nothing yet unfortunately, think I'm gonna hold off calling today and try again in the morning xxx

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@Melliee @AsAsdmummyhere

I decided to call this afternoon , I wasn't going to but I'm so glad I did! My son was awarded yesterday MRC and LRM for 2 years! I am so so relieved, this is going to make a massive difference to his life. Thank you so much to everyone on here for keeping me sane these last few weeks! This is such a lovely group on here. @Melliee massive good luck with your MR , I really hope they make the right decision this time 🤞 xxxxx

Keddie · 14/11/2023 17:13

@puzzleme5 Thats great news x

puzzleme5 · 14/11/2023 17:11

Scan date 12/7 and my ds has been awarded. Don't know how much yet

DLA Wait times part 20… (2023)
Keddie · 14/11/2023 17:09

Another day of hoping for the best, lets see what tomorrow brings I will call in the morning and will update fingers crossed no declines xx

Rebeccanew · 14/11/2023 17:02

@Tmxx yeah that kind of makes sense…so one could get through the pile quicker…and I don’t understand a very late one am sure one gets lost in piles every now and then…I’m hounding tomorrow 😅 xxxxx

Tmxx · 14/11/2023 16:56

So i think what it is with them going in date order is the whole of that week gets allocated to all different dms and then worked threw, some have more complex cases and need to look into them more and get hold of people from the forms meaning one dm could get threw the 10th/11th/12th July before the next dm has even finished the 10th as there cases were simpler!? If that make sense 🤣 What I don't understand is the random like 27/07 being awarded 🤣🤣 sorry guys still just here waiting eagerly for your good news to come in 🤞🤞 xxx

Mrsstephens04 · 14/11/2023 16:55

49 minutes on hold, knowing il just get cut off not long after 5pm 🤣🤣 thought I'd try the end of the day rather than 9am but apparently they are just always busy!

Rebeccanew · 14/11/2023 16:54

@Sskanf ohh I would call again if I was you hun seen a few awards for the 12 so how can you only be going to dm next week?? I’d keep calling! I feel more and more I wait I dread a decline xxxxxx

Sskanf · 14/11/2023 16:49

@Rebeccanew my scan dates 12/07 I believe I'm also at the bottom of the pile. As the man today said your in a pile to go to a DM next week.
You should call again in the morning as they don't always send texts. Yes the waiting definitely makes u so nervous xxx

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Mummyrach13 · 14/11/2023 16:47

Yeah that’s what’s annoying @Mumto2sengirlsxx i totally get they are probably have a huge amount of workload too but if your to owe them there quick to take it. If I haven’t heard anything by next week I will contact them again xx

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HelloNeighbour2021 · 14/11/2023 16:46

Hey, I’m a newbie to the group, my scan date is 19/7. This wait really is a killer!!
Can I ask, I keep seeing posts about carers element on UC, is this for them that are currently on UC?
Im a SAHM so have no earning and my partner works away we don’t claim any kind of benefits so would I be able to put in for the carers element or carers allowance? ( does the entitlement depend on my partners earnings?

Congratulations to all that as been rewarded today and good luck to everyone else.

Mumto2sengirlsxx · 14/11/2023 16:44

@Mummyrach13 I hope yours is done soon. Just keep bugging them so they don't put you at the bottom of the pile. After the anxiety of waiting for dla I didn't have the patience to be messed around by uc when they are quick enough to take money when you owe it too them. I knew if I left it I wouldn't hear anything for weeks 🤣 xx

Rebeccanew · 14/11/2023 16:44

Also anyone know what time they stop working? What time they stop sending texts etc? Xxxxx

Rebeccanew · 14/11/2023 16:42

@Sskanf whats yohr scan date again hun? And I know it’s ridiculous mine will be at the bottom of the pile knowing me 😅😅 I’ll keep ringing 9am everyday till answer I just want to know or prepare for MR! Longer the wait makes you more anxious doesn’t it? I really don’t know how they work this all now I don’t as all different dates xxxxxx

Sskanf · 14/11/2023 16:39

@Rebeccanew omg thats ridiculous! There's people after your date also being awarded. So unfair. Fingers crossed you get a txt in the morning.
I feel deflated myself also don't worry

Rebeccanew · 14/11/2023 16:37

Call wasn’t from them so now I don’t know who it’s by 😅 and no decision as of yet 😂 I give up lol @Sskanf xxxxxxx

Sskanf · 14/11/2023 16:33

@Rebeccanew lol that's always me whilst on hold I'll get my house chores done. I got through this afternoon after 1hr 20 so hopefully any min now fpr you

Rebeccanew · 14/11/2023 16:31

@Sskanf yep still on hold 1hour 20 lol I hope I manage to get through before closing iv done my housework in this time haha! Thankyou I hope this wait is too long for anyone it’s frustrating xxxxx