Page 21 | DLA wait times… part 22 (2023)

Mummyrach13 · 2023-11-24T18:39:09+00:00

Following on from part 21 as it is about to become full! 😊

Are your children’s vaccines up to date?

Laurenadele12 · 29/11/2023 17:09

@JJO15 we’re also 1/8 and I called yesterday to be told not with a DM yet should be going to one next week so I’ll call again next Friday if I haven’t heard anything by then x

JJO15 · 29/11/2023 17:02

Hey! My scan dates 1/8. Has anyone been awarded around this date? I’m trying to hold off ringing x

LollyRiv · 29/11/2023 16:40

@CourtneyLxx hopefully we will hear something soon. Please let me know if you have any news x

TheRBC · 29/11/2023 16:30

@crazytimes20 I had a really nice lady to be fair, I’ve not come across a mean one yet. I only know it went with the DM on Monday because I asked her. Simply because I have seen other people on here be told it went to the DM and then receive the text 2 days later, and just kinda wanted to try and guesstimate when the decision would be made. My son is also pretty complex and a lot to read through on paper so I tried to include as much as I could. Now I’m wondering if maybe I sent too much and it’s overwhelming x

CourtneyLxx · 29/11/2023 16:29

@LollyRiv I’m 21/07 last text 16/10 heard nothing since x

LollyRiv · 29/11/2023 16:26

Is anyone still waiting to hear with a scan date of 21/07?
I was told on Monday that it was with DM and that I would get a text so I've been holing off calling but the longer I wait, the more anxious I get 🙈 x

crazytimes20 · 29/11/2023 16:21

@TheRBC I'm also 25/7 and I phoned yesterday to be told it's with DM. He never told me how long it's been there but I'm assuming it went there Sunday as I've seen a few went over the weekend..so I'm also the same as you. I sent a few bits of evidence and his diagnosis is really long to read through.

TheRBC · 29/11/2023 16:19

@MangoPepsiLover you might well be right! I also sent in 7 pages of evidence and 11 extra pages of answers… I just hope it’s not too much longer, I hate the not knowing.

The woman on the phone to me did say to call back in a week if I hadn’t heard anything. She did also say that she would put a note on to send a text but also said that not everyone receives one even after asking for one x

Mum2JR · 29/11/2023 16:08

FYI

Our scan date is 14/7

Called yesterday to be told its not with a DM yet.
Was told we will hear by the 8th of December taking us to 21 weeks🥹

MangoPepsiLover · 29/11/2023 16:08

TheRBC · 29/11/2023 16:01

@MangoPepsiLover I think I feel worse knowing it’s with the DM, does that make sense? Also, some claims seem to go to the DM and a decision is made the next day so I’m even more apprehensive that it’s been with them 2 days and no decision. I did send in a ridiculous amount of paperwork to be honest so it’s probably that but still… my nerves are palpable x

@TheRBC I'm wondering now if ours was the complex case that was mentioned holding up the DM further up this thread as I sent a sh*t tonne of evidence and over 7 pages of answers. If so then it shouldn't be long as we're out of the way.

I didn't get a text so I'd call again in a week if heard nothing.

TheRBC · 29/11/2023 16:01

@MangoPepsiLover I think I feel worse knowing it’s with the DM, does that make sense? Also, some claims seem to go to the DM and a decision is made the next day so I’m even more apprehensive that it’s been with them 2 days and no decision. I did send in a ridiculous amount of paperwork to be honest so it’s probably that but still… my nerves are palpable x

MangoPepsiLover · 29/11/2023 15:54

TheRBC · 29/11/2023 15:13

25/7 scan date here.

2 hours on hold. Mine went to the DM 27th and is still with them now. Told to call back in a week. So the wait is not over for me just yet…x

@TheRBC Mine was with DM exactly a week so hopefully this time next week you've got your award

Hollywollyxxx · 29/11/2023 15:45

Thanks for the advice. Hard for me to call as I’m working just Eager for an answer!!

TheRBC · 29/11/2023 15:43

@Hollywollyxxx That keeps happening, I think it’s when there are a high number of calls. It took me 12 attempts and over 2 hours on hold to get any information today x

mumtumok · 29/11/2023 15:41

I’m the 28 September. I’m such an anxious person. The wait is insane

126t · 29/11/2023 15:40

Hi called today got told its 20 weeks wait time my scan date is September 21 st

Hollywollyxxx · 29/11/2023 15:38

Thankyou! I have just tried again just seem to be getting cut off past the options

5anddone · 29/11/2023 15:31

Hollywollyxxx · 29/11/2023 15:27

Jumping on the thread. My scan date was 25/07
havent heard anything! Apart from txts. Can anyone give me the number to call because I seem to be getting cut off!

I read on here to turn off your caller ID and you don’t get cut off after the options. Worked for me.. cut off twice, turned it off and I got through!

mumtumok · 29/11/2023 15:31

@Hollywollyxxx but its 0800 121 4600. X

mumtumok · 29/11/2023 15:29

@Hollywollyxxx I think everybody gets cut off it’s pot luck unfortunately

Hollywollyxxx · 29/11/2023 15:27

Jumping on the thread. My scan date was 25/07
havent heard anything! Apart from txts. Can anyone give me the number to call because I seem to be getting cut off!

TheRBC · 29/11/2023 15:13

25/7 scan date here.

2 hours on hold. Mine went to the DM 27th and is still with them now. Told to call back in a week. So the wait is not over for me just yet…x

BoyGirlMomxox · 29/11/2023 14:36

Congratulations @MangoPepsiLover I am so pleased you finally have an answer x

crazytimes20 · 29/11/2023 14:30

@NeuroDmummy congratulations!!! Was your scan date 25/7? I'm so tempted to ring again but I know I'll be on hold for ages.

Kita2023 · 29/11/2023 14:30

Hi Can somebody tell me how you deal with the universal credit side of things for the career allowance my child has been awarded low mobility middle care from 3rd July will this be backdated in full iv heard they only backdate 3 months ? But they took 18 weeks to make the decision will we lose out on money ? Also are we entitled to the disability element I’m not sure how this works ,thanks x