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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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Krys83 · 17/11/2023 09:49

This is so frustrating I can't even phone to speak with someone the line keeps going dead after selecting all the options. 🤷‍♀️

Mummyof1B1G · 17/11/2023 09:38

So I somehow managed to get my scan date wrong and am actually 17/07 rather than 21/07 not a massive difference I know but over 17 weeks and had second text on 9/10 I’m in the kent area, anyone else in this area on a similar date with an update? I’m currently on hold trying to call through to find out what’s happening and I also have new evidence to add 🤞 they awnser before 10 as I have to go out 😬 good luck to everyone today xx

Jude82 · 17/11/2023 09:32

No news here. Woke up and checked bank but nothing and no txt as of yet. Called yesterday and was with DM so I was hoping not to have another weekend of waiting. Anyway good luck to everyone waiting and everyone calling today ❤️

politics31 · 17/11/2023 09:27

I've been following for ages but not posted. Scan date of 17/7. Just called and got through to a woman who said it's taking 17.5 weeks to go to DM and I'm on 16 (I told her she had miscounted but she insisted - I know she's wrong but never mind!). Apparently I'm not with a DM yet and will hear by mid December. All I wanted to know was if I'd been awarded yet so a longer wait yet for me! Good luck to anyone calling today, hopefully you get people more helpful than I did!

Krys83 · 17/11/2023 09:25

Anyone else try calling today? I've tried a few times getvall the way through the options and the call gets disconnected. 🙈

Rebeccanew · 17/11/2023 09:24

Good luck @Keddie xxxxxx

Rebeccanew · 17/11/2023 09:23

Good luck @Pumpkins3 hun xxxxxx

Billie1993 · 17/11/2023 09:23

Pumpkins3 · 17/11/2023 09:21

@Billie1993 Hey hun, worth a shot isn’t it? I might ring this afternoon in the hope that it might be looked at this morning? Got to be looked at soon surely 🙏🏻

Yes 100% it has gotten to have been looked at as I’m seeing 27/7 dates which are well after yours it doesn’t make any sense to me as to what DLA are doing with dates. I have absolutely everything crossed for you hun 🤞🏻

Pumpkins3 · 17/11/2023 09:21

@Billie1993 Hey hun, worth a shot isn’t it? I might ring this afternoon in the hope that it might be looked at this morning? Got to be looked at soon surely 🙏🏻

Billie1993 · 17/11/2023 09:17

@Keddie & @Pumpkins3 and anyone else around the same scan date of 11/7-14/7 I’m hoping you guys get the news you’re hoping for today 🩷

@Pumpkins3 definitely call hun

sweetdevil90 · 17/11/2023 09:16

@HomeEdmumof7 do it, get on the phone! 😂

@Clairexdx scan date was 27/7

Clairexdx · 17/11/2023 09:12

@sweetdevil90 when was your scan date please

HomeEdmumof7 · 17/11/2023 09:09

I might have to ring 😂

Mammyto4c · 17/11/2023 09:09

Scan date 18.07 been told I should hav a decision by next week fingers crossed 🤞

Mmeades · 17/11/2023 09:09

Don’t be disheartened it’s not with a decision maker yet. I rang Wednesday (this week) at about 2pm and was told it wasn’t with a decision maker and it would in the next two weeks. I rang yesterday and was told a decision had been made the day before. The same day I was told it wasn’t with a decision maker yet!

sweetdevil90 · 17/11/2023 09:07

@HomeEdmumof7 I think your theory might be correct! Was the case for me, I called on the 7th November, was told I wouldn't get a decision till first week December, then received backpay today!

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Mummyrach13 · 17/11/2023 08:52

That’s great @Mommaof2babas I’ve been waiting almost 3 weeks and still not had the first letter to say they agree to backpay x

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Helentwinsplus1 · 17/11/2023 08:51

I'm 18/7 and was told end of next week. Not even with a decision maker yet

Helentwinsplus1 · 17/11/2023 08:49

Me too. I'm 18/7 and it's not gone to a DM yet

HomeEdmumof7 · 17/11/2023 08:48

From reading posts people seem to ring, be told it could still be weeks and then get a result soon after, I wonder if the ringing gets them to look for your application and move it along 🤔🤔

Pumpkins3 · 17/11/2023 08:48

Scan date 12/7 and been with a DM since Monday. No news yesterday. Not sure whether to ring today or wait it out until Monday. Keep waiting for that text to appear but it’s just not happening 😩 Does anyone know the what the longest wait tends to be when it’s with a DM? I suppose it’s how long is a piece of string because if I’m at the bottom of the pile with a few longer cases ahead of me it could be while. Feeling so stressed over it and it’s only getting worse as the days go on. I really thought I’d know by now 😬 x

Sskanf · 17/11/2023 08:41

Good luck everyone calling today xxx

Sskanf · 17/11/2023 08:40

@Mommaof2babas thank you for updating us all. What reason did you put for updating outside assessment period. I also don't have a work coach as I have a 1 year old, so I've put it under payments like yourself

sweetdevil90 · 17/11/2023 08:25

@crazytimes20 thank you, the wait is really agonising isn't it 😫 You probably said and I've missed it, but when was your scan date?

Hardingcl · 17/11/2023 08:15

Scan date 18/7 I'm going to call today. I was hoping of a decision before another weekend! Praying for an award for my LO but have a meeting with EP next week and should have report soon and confirmation of referral from school so will have more evidence if MR is needed xx
Good luck to everyone today xxx