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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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Sskanf · 14/11/2023 13:05

Anyone know what means when they say your in a particular pile that will get looked at next week. What do these piles mean
I think its unfair how my scan dates the 12th and not even anywhere near with a DM

Jude82 · 14/11/2023 13:00

Another 50 mins on hold just to be cut off 😭 😡 I swear to god I am raging, sorry to moan today but that’s 2 hours of my life and for absolutely nothing! 😢

Rebeccanew · 14/11/2023 12:52

@Hardingcl yup that’s me I’m like a bag of nerves today good luck…have you called? What’s your scan date xxxxx

Mythica87 · 14/11/2023 12:49

Thanks for the new thread 😊 Trying to ring but getting cut off. Scan date 28/7. Had one letter in September but never had texts.

Hardingcl · 14/11/2023 12:47

@Rebeccanew hopefully you should hear today then! The nearer its getting the more nervous I'm getting xxx good luck xx

Rebeccanew · 14/11/2023 12:43

Mine said it’s with decision maker as of yesterday but the decision maker it’s with is actually in today…so try calling back late on or tomorrow! I feel like a pest ringing up again hahahab but I know all them don’t have facility to text but it seems awfully quiet today xxxxxxxx

Hardingcl · 14/11/2023 12:41

Seems quiet for decisions today xx

Hardingcl · 14/11/2023 12:40

@Rebeccanew not yet, I'm on 17 weeks today I'm hoping by end of week! Xx

Rebeccanew · 14/11/2023 12:39

Anyone had any texts yet decisions awards? Xxxxx

MammyAng84 · 14/11/2023 12:25

It makes no sense to me how people with later dates or getting answers before people with early dates, it must all depend on who’s pile u land on & wether they work full or part time

Sskanf · 14/11/2023 12:17

Ridiculous! Finally got through after 1hour and 20 mins
My scan dates 12/07, apparently its not even with a C/M or D/M still sitting in a pile to be looked at next week! I really don't get the system. He said I won't hear back for 2 weeks yet

Mojo161989 · 14/11/2023 12:16

Scan date, 13/07 don't know whether its worth calling has anyone had a decision from this date yet? Just hate waiting over and hour and a half to be told the same thing. Getting very impatient now. Congrats on everyone getting awarded. Xox

Helentwinsplus1 · 14/11/2023 12:06

1 hour 20 for me, still not with a decision maker. I'm really fed up 18/7

Binks90 · 14/11/2023 12:04

After being on hold for 1hr 26 mins I spoke to a lovely lady who told me that it's not with a dm yet and it should be next week at some point and not to call back untill the beginning of December!! Oh and to keep an eye on my online banking. I'm so fed up of waiting for this long not knowing if its been awarded or not it's actually driving me mad!!

Helentwinsplus1 · 14/11/2023 12:00

I've been on hold an hour and 20 so far. Really hoping there's some news but I would hold my breath. Scan date 18/7

Jude82 · 14/11/2023 11:59

@Vikz37 congratulations! That’s great news x

Vikz37 · 14/11/2023 11:57

I've had 2 missed calls from an 0800 umber Google it and its the dwp I couldn't answer so I'm assuming it's the DM no message left but they tried twice one after the other I was with a customer. Got a text straight after saying sons been awarded I cant believe it scan date 27/7. So that woman this morning said it wasn't with a DM and would be 18 weeks so just shows. I'm going to ring this afternoon to see what he's been awarded wish I could of answered the phone as they would of told me then. Good luck everyone

Jude82 · 14/11/2023 11:51

Gave in and called for an update. 33 mins on hold then music stopped … yep you guessed it….call got cut off 😤 😡 👋 🤨

Sskanf · 14/11/2023 11:38

Currently on hold 41 minutes in. How long were you all on hold to get through today.
@Pumpkins3 I'd call if yours was with a DM yesterday. Mine wasn't with anyone on Friday so I'm calling to check.

Good luck all with a cm/dm

Mommaof2babas · 14/11/2023 11:37

@Keddie my scan was 12.07 l! Good luck! Hope you hear something today! X

Binks90 · 14/11/2023 11:35

@Pumpkins3 the wait is something else!! Shouldn't be this long really or they could at least do an online thing so we could check rather than be on hold for over an hour each Time lol x

Pumpkins3 · 14/11/2023 11:32

Binks90 · 14/11/2023 11:24

@Pumpkins3 thank you 😊 it's the 17/7 so not holding my breath but keeping everything crossed lol

You never know 😁 Best of luck. The wait is awful isn’t it?

PinkMoscatoLover · 14/11/2023 11:30

dlaclaim · 14/11/2023 04:37

Scan date 7.7, awarded last Thursday which was a day off 18 weeks. Confirmation letter arrived yesterday, middle rate care, low rate mobility.

Can I ask please, my child and I live with my DM who shares his care with me. I earn a little too much to claim Carers Allowance and have just been migrated on to UC from Tax credits. Can DM claim Carers Allowance ( she meets the general criteria) or will this affect me claiming carers element on UC?

Congratulations on the award!💐

As long as your mum is eligible for carers allowance then she can claim it. This will have no impact on you claiming the carers element for your son on UC.

If your mum has a UC claim then just inform her that carers allowance will get deducted pound for pound from her UC

Binks90 · 14/11/2023 11:24

@Pumpkins3 thank you 😊 it's the 17/7 so not holding my breath but keeping everything crossed lol

Pumpkins3 · 14/11/2023 11:23

Rebeccanew · 14/11/2023 10:44

Just came off phone they said the decision maker who mine went to is in today! And they can see I requested a text..and to call back maybe later today or tomorrow same as yesterday really 😴 xxxxxxx

Aghhh the wait is agonising isn’t it 😩 Really hoping today is the day for you 🤞🏻 It’s such a long wait and it goes even slower at the end x

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