DLA Wait times part 20… (2023)

@Krys83 @Mumofepilepsy Thankyou all of you 😊 hope you both hear really soon, it’s awful waiting and so not fair when dates aren’t being awarded in the right order. It’s just wrong. @Sskanf Thankyou. I am still trying to let it sink in that it’s over! I’m so relieved I can let go of this stress now. Well until 2026 anyway…🫣

@Pumpkins3 I am so sorry to hear this 😥Do your MR and get what you deserve, it will go to a brand new DM takes roughly 2 weeks. Call them and do it over the phone it will speed up the process. Just be ready with your responses to each point. I would do this asap waiting for the letter will delay you. Also FYI anyone reading this new evidence is taking up to 8 weeks to be scanned on!! My mate Cliff told me x

So sorry to see the declines today. It really is not fair at all. Congrats to those who have been awarded. I'm actually dreading it now. I was okay for so long but now I'm seeing dates near mine be awarded I'm worrying.
Scan date - 25/7
Last txt - 23/10
Yorkshire.

Just spoke to Cliff (top bloke to be honest) I am still with a DM he has marked it as urgent to be looked at this weekend and to have a text sent to me. Honestly lovely guy i feel very lucky not to get an ass at this time on a Friday! But still another weekend and no idea whatsoever. Working away Mon/Tues next week so cant call will hope for the ultimate text xx

Declined. Absolute crushed. I don’t even know what to say. He rushed through the reasons why and I wrote down what I could. Going to do a MR as there are points the DM made that I disagree with entirely. Just trying to sort tea and hold it together. All that waiting for absolutely nothing 😔 x

Scan date 20/7 called today and the man said I should have a decision next Thursday which will be 18 weeks

@Laniewith3boys I am fully expecting a decline for my daughter. the lack of contact is awful xx

@Keddie my scan date was 13/7/23 and was told it was with case manager on Tuesday Iv just received that text about ten minutes ago I’m gutted I definitely think it’s a decline though some people are saying they don’t send texts if it’s a decline they only send letters so I have no idea!!! I will just have to wait for my letter and go from there but feel so disappointed :(

Scan date 18/7

I’m currently sat on hold only 25 mins in…Hope I can get through before 5.30!

Just reading through the thread for everyone’s updates;

Congrats with all the awards this week, lovely to hear you’ve finally heard back!

Looks likely I’ll get told to call back the end of the month too! I sent some extra evidence so want to check if it’s been added.

I’ll let you know how I get on! Xx

@Keddie gd luck fingers crossed u get some gd news
Not sure how their working the date order out as I've seen awards from end of july

@Clairexdx Same here its so frustrating. I dont want to spend another weekend stressing over it tbh. gonna see if they answer before 5.30 and i get cut off xx

@Keddie you are a day before me! I’m 14/7 went to dm on weds. I called today and still no decision:( Iv seen a few end of July early aug awards now :/ x

@Laniewith3boys I am not sure? What was your scan date? I am on hold now 1hr 20mins scan date 13/7 told it went to a DM on Monday xx

Has anyone received a text starting with “a decision has been made” that’s been a good outcome once the letter arrives?? Iv finally received a text but it’s the dreaded a decision was made instead of we have decided your child qualifies so I’m assuming it’s a decline :( I’m so disappointed but il try to appeal once I receive the letter. Wishing everyone still waiting for good outcomes.

@Jude82 congratulations on the award soo happy you've finally heard back. I was awarded only MRC no mobility maybe due to little one only being 4
Hope everyone else waiting from the 14/07 on wards hears back first thing Monday.

@Jude82 am glad ur wait is over it’s funny is t how it’s jumped to that date. Person doing ur file is working fast. Or I’ve been declined 😞u can breath now x

@Jude82 we had the same text days. My scan date is 31/7. Was told today I'm looking at another 3 weeks hopefully not

@Jude82 so happy it's all sorted for you 🤩

@Mumofepilepsy Thankyou 😊 Yes 27/07 and last txt 23/10. I really hope you hear soon. It is so wrong having to wait so long! xx

@Jude82 tbats great news so happy for u xxx was ur scan date the 27/7 mines the 21/7 xx

So I gave in and called for rates. Didn’t want to wait all weekend without updating UC and not knowing. 1 hour 48 mins on hold and I got through. He’s been awarded MRC and LRM until Sept 2026. I am shaking. I am so happy. I cannot believe that the best outcome I hoped for has eventually happened!! Backdated pay was processed today and he said I should have £2100 ( including Xmas bonus) in the bank on Wednesday 😊 Then next pay date 19/12 £380 going forward. I am over the moon! Hoping UC backdate carers element and disability element too. This will make such a difference for my boy ❤️

@Mrsstephens04 im on pins with all these awards near our dates! Fingers crossed we have positive news soon x

@Billie1993 @Rebeccanew @Pumpkins3 2nd attempt on hold, 30 mins in. First time they answered they hung up grrr I am not giving up today xx

I finally got through after 1 hour and 42 minutes later, lady didn't seem very friendly at all. But she said claims are taking 18 and a half weeks and I'm probably looking at another 3 weeks before they would even look at it.