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DLA wait times… part 22 (2023)

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Mummyrach13 · 24/11/2023 18:39

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

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Mastersstudent83 · 29/11/2023 13:09

Found out my daughter's MR has been denied. Not even LRC, despite a 20 page explanation of all the things I have to do to support my DD9, as well as ASD PDA profile diagnosis report and supporting letter from a SALT about her selective mutism. Absolutely gutted and livid. I'm going to tribunal, would love to hear from others refused MR. Maybe we can start a tribunal support thread. Hope all of you waiting get better news.

MangoPepsiLover · 29/11/2023 13:04

Does anyone know how to update UC?

I didn't save the screenshots as I was expecting a decline

TheRBC · 29/11/2023 12:56

Congratulations @MangoPepsiLover what a relief!!x

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Mummyrach13 · 29/11/2023 12:54

@MammyAng84 my UC took just over 3 weeks, I applied for carers allowance 2 weeks ago and waiting x

congrats @MangoPepsiLover so glad your wait is over x

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Hardingcl · 29/11/2023 12:54

@MangoPepsiLover what took them so long to make the decision! We were same date and my LO was awarded last Wednesday.
Well at least it was good news for so.happy for you!

Purple69 · 29/11/2023 12:53

MangoPepsiLover · 29/11/2023 12:49

She's been awarded 😮

LRM and MRC

I am crying

congratulations hun x

Watso2408 · 29/11/2023 12:50

@Amy92x im 27/7, hoping to hear soon. I don’t have time to ring so will have to wait for a text/ payment or letter. Good to know they are up to our dates. The wait is so stressful x

MammyAng84 · 29/11/2023 12:50

Yessssss I’m buzzing for u chick xx

MangoPepsiLover · 29/11/2023 12:49

She's been awarded 😮

LRM and MRC

I am crying

MammyAng84 · 29/11/2023 12:47

Thanks for reply chick, I don’t work but my husband does so hoping it’s not gonna take long to verify xx

NeuroDmummy · 29/11/2023 12:43

@TheRBC good luck to you too! I know I tried 13 times a few weeks ago as I needed to call them regards my extra evidence. Never known frustration like it. I’ve been on 1 hour 12 mins so far x

Asdmummyhere · 29/11/2023 12:39

@MammyAng84 I waited 2 weeks 1 day for acknowledgement. Got the letter stating decision maker accepted reason for delay in coc last Friday. Monday I had the letter telling me how much they owe me then had the funds today. I also only waited a week for carers allowance, however I don't work so didn't have to send any info in x

TheRBC · 29/11/2023 12:34

@NeuroDmummy thank you and good luck! I am on call attempt number 9 x

NeuroDmummy · 29/11/2023 12:31

@TheRBC currently on hold and have been for an hour. Will keep you updated x

TheRBC · 29/11/2023 12:30

@MangoPepsiLover That is an absolute joke! I can’t even get through at this point, just bleeps a few times after the automated messages

Amy92x · 29/11/2023 12:29

I decided to call back as the women this morning was just so rude. I was on hold for 1hour 30mins and a lovely lady told me they are coming to end of July dates now so should be dealt with any day.

The decision maker still has some earlier July dates but had a few very complex cases so has taken longer. So anyone with early July dates that haven't heard yet this could be why.

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MangoPepsiLover · 29/11/2023 12:26

TheRBC · 29/11/2023 12:25

@NeuroDmummy have you managed to get through? I am still getting cut off after the automated options x

@TheRBC I'm still on hold, 1.24 hours so far

TheRBC · 29/11/2023 12:25

@NeuroDmummy have you managed to get through? I am still getting cut off after the automated options x

Casslou22 · 29/11/2023 12:22

14/8 want to ring them but trying to put it off . Don't want to wait hours to then be told to wait longer ive seen quite a few August dates as well ... hopefully we hear before Christmas... hoping I dont have to do a mr .. my little boy is asd has echp and has his own ta for one on one all day ... hes also still in pull ups and hes five .. costing me a fortune school have tried to help potty train we try daily and he just won't have it gets himself all upset and lashes out hes been diagnosed by school autism .. and now starting to think he also has adhd goodluck all hope we all get answer soon 🙏

MammyAng84 · 29/11/2023 12:16

@MangoPepsiLover am still here waiting for ur decision to come in 🤞🏻

MammyAng84 · 29/11/2023 12:15

Anyone know how long it’s taking uc to backdate money after they have acknowledged info on journey plz? Also is carers allowance really taking 6 weeks 🤔

sabz300 · 29/11/2023 12:13

MangoPepsiLover · 29/11/2023 12:07

1 hour on hold so far

Hopefully they have finally dealt with ours... keep us updated x

MangoPepsiLover · 29/11/2023 12:07

1 hour on hold so far

PinkMoscatoLover · 29/11/2023 12:00

MummytoJacob14 · 29/11/2023 11:29

I'm just worrying it'll be a decline more than anything.

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Hopefully not🤞🏾

MummytoJacob14 · 29/11/2023 11:29

PinkMoscatoLover · 29/11/2023 11:27

It can be quite draining, isn’t it?! I try not to think about it and just get on with the kids each day. Once it hits 18 weeks then the stress may kick in then haha

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I'm just worrying it'll be a decline more than anything.

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