DLA Wait times part 20… (2023)

Parking here 🙂. Scan date 21/07. Last text received 16th October. Patiently waiting... well trying! 🙈 x

It does seem a bit random from reading what people have sent in. I’ve seen people be declined and when they’ve said why they applied, I’ve been shocked they didn’t get awarded.

well done on your award, bet you’re relieved. X

Parking here just to watch progress of other ladies around my scan date that have supported me with the whole wait 🥰🥰 good luck ladies hoping loads of awards for you all tomorrow xxx

@Xsam1985x ah congratulations! Gives me hope for my son x

@Xsam1985x congratulations! Brilliant news for you!

@WhereDidTheTimeGo888 thank you, yes I think it is and it is definitely one of those things that you have to live through this to truly understand, it’s extremely hard and have definitely had some low days it’s never easy but we somehow keep going, thank you and good luck with yours xx

@WhereDidTheTimeGo888 aww I know I think I went overkill with whatever evidence I could get my hands on I threw in probably some of it is irrelevant haha seen lots of people be awarded by just being concise and only couple bits of evidence so don't go off of me saying 30 pages haha, praying we all get our answers soon it's consuming my brain the waiting!

@WhereDidTheTimeGo888 My 11 year old who is diagnosed adhd and assessing for ASD is in mainstream school, no EHCP in place as his primary wasn’t great and he has just been awarded HRC and LRM x

@Rosegoldsunshine88 i think by the sounds of it, it’s just luck if you get someone who’s kind and maybe has an idea what life can be like. It’s one of those things that no one can truly understand unless they live the life. I’ve got everything crossed that you get awarded. Xx

Thanks for the new thread.
I am in utter shock, on Friday we was awarded for my younger son (nearly 3, nonverbal with suspected asd and gdd) scan date for his was the 7th July… didn’t receive a text I just called for an update as was at 18 weeks.
Then this morning a DM called me for more information regarding my older sons form (11, diagnosed ADHD and assessing for Asd) which only had a scan date of 27th July, anyway around an hour later through popped a text to say they had decided child qualifies, called and he was awarded HRC and LRM. I’m honestly gobsmacked but so so happy my boys are getting what they deserve and we can afford to get all the things they need and go the places they like now and not worry when my older son smashes yet another tablet or controller 🤦‍♀️ I am only just applying for both as I wasn’t even aware of DLA until my little boys portage worker said I needed to apply. Good luck and everything crossed for you all still waiting 😊 xx

Thankyou for new thread @Mummyrach13 ❤️
scan date 10/7
went with case manager this morning
i will be calling tomorrow
good luck everyone
I’ll keep yous all posted xxxx

@Mojo161989 I would call tomorrow if I were you

@WhereDidTheTimeGo888 I have applied for my 13 year old in mainstream school, she is not formally diagnosed but has seen an emotional health worker who noticed autistic traits, along with a whole range of complex needs, I’ve sent no evidence in really, after today I’m not feeling confident so I’m preparing myself for an MR, it’s awful that we have to wait all this time and someone can decide whether our kids are worthy or not, I wish you well with your claim, I’m 13/7

I’m same dates as you last text was 16th October fingers crossed we hear something soon and it be good news

@Mdavies2023 30 pages! I sent his ASD diagnosis report, school SEN passport (fight for EHCP), Ed Psych report and wrote a few pages of day to day life. Sounds like you have loads of evidence. Feel like I’ve hardly sent in anything and probably not worded it correctly either and missed loads of stuff off.

Fingers crossed for everyone that they get their awards.

Thank you for new thread. Scan date 14/7

@Helentwinsplus1 thank you, gives me hope. I’ve had to reduce my hours at work so much. It would be such a help.

@Helentwinsplus1 my scan date is 18/7 to! I'm north west. Hoping not to long for us now!! And praying for a positive outcome. Xxx

@WhereDidTheTimeGo888 hey hun I've applied for my just turned 11 year old she's in mainstream awaiting EHCP decision and senco filled in form, she was diagnosed 27 October so rang then to update them as the paperwork from paediatrician can take a while to come through and I knew my scan date was getting closer. Sent of paeds forms, camhs acceptance and camhs breakdown of issues etc must have sent in about 30 pages just hope they actually read it all!

I have 3 of them with asd, all in mainstream and all got dla

Hi, I’ve never posted before but wondered if anyone else has applied for a teenager with ASD in mainstream school? My scan date is 12/10 so a long way to go, but keep thinking it’ll be declined. Always seems to be that everything is such a fight for help!

Thank you for the new thread ☺️

Thanks for the new thread!! Scan date 27/7, last text 23/10…. Trying to patiently wait 😬 xx

@Helentwinsplus1 yeah and going from what people have said it's a lottery who you get on the other end of the phone after sitting waiting for them to answer 😭