Page 26 | 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! 😊

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MummytoJacob14 · 28/11/2023 15:37

If you get awarded DLA how do you go about applying for the carers element on UC please?
Which option on COC?
My scan date is 10/8 and not heard anything yet but was just wondering what next steps would be if we do get awarded DLA for my son.

sabz300 · 28/11/2023 15:33

@MangoPepsiLover oh yeah it is 19/07. I'm
Going to try calling again on Friday if I don't hear anything x

MangoPepsiLover · 28/11/2023 15:04

sabz300 · 28/11/2023 14:43

19/06 been with the DM since last Monday, from what I can gather they don't need to contact any third parties because I've sent them all reports from all relevant agencies such as SALT, early help assessment which both state he's been referred everywhere else x

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@sabz300 19 weeks tomorrow for us (I think you mean 19/07?), I probably won't try to call tomorrow I am losing patience with it and I'm worried I might get a warning off my manager.

When I called last week they said I should hear by 4th December which is Monday so hopefully only a few more days.

cocoapple · 28/11/2023 15:00

@funinthesun19 Yeah that thought crossed my mind too with DS. Although if it is autism (which is what I’ve been told is highly likely) it’s not something he’ll grow out of😔 Just want to know now either way. When was your scan date? Sorry if you’ve already said I’m rubbish at catching up🤣

funinthesun19 · 28/11/2023 14:56

cocoapple · 28/11/2023 14:40

14/8 so a little bit longer to go yet I presume😩 the waiting is horrible especially when you don’t feel very confident. What’s yours?

I don’t feel confident either because they might just say it’s her age and they’re “still learning”😞. My DD is 5 so a little bit older, but they might argue that she will “grow out of” her behaviours soon.

cocoapple · 28/11/2023 14:47

@sabz300 Hopefully you won’t have to wait much longer then! Good luck x

sabz300 · 28/11/2023 14:43

cocoapple · 28/11/2023 14:40

14/8 so a little bit longer to go yet I presume😩 the waiting is horrible especially when you don’t feel very confident. What’s yours?

19/06 been with the DM since last Monday, from what I can gather they don't need to contact any third parties because I've sent them all reports from all relevant agencies such as SALT, early help assessment which both state he's been referred everywhere else x

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Mummyrach13 · 28/11/2023 14:43

@Shilli84 they will backdate carers to the date awarded if you apply within 28 days of being awarded. I applied for carers allowance 2 weeks ago and not heard anything yet x

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cocoapple · 28/11/2023 14:40

14/8 so a little bit longer to go yet I presume😩 the waiting is horrible especially when you don’t feel very confident. What’s yours?

sabz300 · 28/11/2023 14:39

@cocoapple I really do hope they read the claim properly and just look at the age. When is your scan date?

MilaMom · 28/11/2023 14:38

I did see a few cases that where declined due to age...
It is very disappointing, hope you guys get or have it reviewed.

cocoapple · 28/11/2023 14:34

@sabz300 DS is the exact same. I really hope not as that’s just not the case at all. I have a 7 year old and he was nothing like DS at 2. A few of my friends children who are a similar age are nothing like him either. It’s so obvious that he’s not a typical 2 year old😔

sabz300 · 28/11/2023 14:31

@cocoapple @Mummynic725 I've applied for my 2 year old as well. He's non verbal, has no understanding at all and has major sleep and eating issues. I hope they don't turn around and say that it's normal for a 2 year old not to say a single word or understand anything at all, stay awake for hours on end etc

cocoapple · 28/11/2023 14:23

@Mummynic725 Oh no, my DS is also 2 I’m worried they’ll say the same😔 angry for you!

Mummynic725 · 28/11/2023 14:20

Just had my letter with the reasons they declined my daughter I cannot believe the CM didn’t even read my claim all they have said is her age with her being 2 that she would need the same level of care as another 2 year old the amount of stuff I explained they didn’t even glance at I’m fuming!!!!! Currently gathering more evidence for my MR

MangoPepsiLover · 28/11/2023 14:19

sabz300 · 28/11/2023 13:57

@MangoPepsiLover I've just got through after 1hr 10min wait to be told the same thing that it's still with a DM and no decision has been made. I don't get why it is taking so long!

@sabz300 Arhh why do we not know?? It's not fair people after us know

Loumumoftwo · 28/11/2023 14:16

@Lightsoutallout i’m also in Northumberland. Scan date 02/08

sabz300 · 28/11/2023 13:57

@MangoPepsiLover I've just got through after 1hr 10min wait to be told the same thing that it's still with a DM and no decision has been made. I don't get why it is taking so long!

MangoPepsiLover · 28/11/2023 13:55

sabz300 · 28/11/2023 13:18

@MangoPepsiLover did you manage to get through?

@sabz300 No I gave up after nearly 2 hours waiting

Mariannec · 28/11/2023 13:36

@MilaMom I’m sure it will be fine. Good luck x

Mariannec · 28/11/2023 13:34

@Shezza8507 they send it as a separate BACS payment.

Shilli84 · 28/11/2023 13:30

I’m not on UC so was thinking of claiming carers allowance as can’t work due to ds on reduced school hours ect. Does anyone know if they accept it whether they backdate to start of dla claim or just when you apply for it?

MilaMom · 28/11/2023 13:26

Nancy2020 · 28/11/2023 13:23

I am in shock after 1hr 45 mins finally got through scan date 24/07 awarded HRC LRM until 2025 never recieved the txt, goodluck everyone I got as much evidence as I could and put it in with the claim, this group has helped so much thankyou xx

So good to see another award today!
Congratulations!!!

Nancy2020 · 28/11/2023 13:23

I am in shock after 1hr 45 mins finally got through scan date 24/07 awarded HRC LRM until 2025 never recieved the txt, goodluck everyone I got as much evidence as I could and put it in with the claim, this group has helped so much thankyou xx

AndrewGarfieldsLaptop · 28/11/2023 13:20

Got it!!! Appreciate it, thank you