Page 27 | 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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sabz300 · 28/11/2023 13:18

@MangoPepsiLover did you manage to get through?

TwoStops · 28/11/2023 13:14

Thank you!

cocoapple · 28/11/2023 13:12

@AndrewGarfieldsLaptop I got my second text 3 weeks after the first one. My second text was 3 weeks ago. Still not heard although I’m not expecting to just yet

MilaMom · 28/11/2023 13:09

AndrewGarfieldsLaptop · 28/11/2023 13:08

Thank you so much. I'm crossing my fingers. Is that to say it's been rewarded?

The second text? No.
After the second text is roughly 5 more weeks.

AndrewGarfieldsLaptop · 28/11/2023 13:08

Thank you so much. I'm crossing my fingers. Is that to say it's been rewarded?

MilaMom · 28/11/2023 13:07

AndrewGarfieldsLaptop · 28/11/2023 13:05

The text I received today said they are still looking at my claim. I submitted at Sept 27. When is it possible to get the second text?

I got my second text 3 weeks after the first one.

AndrewGarfieldsLaptop · 28/11/2023 13:05

The text I received today said they are still looking at my claim. I submitted at Sept 27. When is it possible to get the second text?

MilaMom · 28/11/2023 13:05

TwoStops · 28/11/2023 13:04

Can someone tell me what options to press when calling DLA, to get an update please. I find it confusing.

Option 1, 6 and 3.

TwoStops · 28/11/2023 13:04

Can someone tell me what options to press when calling DLA, to get an update please. I find it confusing.

Shezza8507 · 28/11/2023 13:01

@Mariannec will the payment come in my next assment period or before? Sorry im new to all this

Mummymummy22 · 28/11/2023 12:55

@Mrsstephens04 no text - I called them to chase after 4 days as I'd seen someone else on this thread get it in 1 week...they told me it were awarded but they don't confirm how much or anything else over phone - they say wait for the letter. Still waiting for letter but backpay came within week

MilaMom · 28/11/2023 12:52

Mariannec · 28/11/2023 12:50

@MilaMom hmm it’s a difficult one with it already being with CM. I suppose it wouldn’t do much harm to re send it. What did the person on the phone suggest?

He just said he would add a note that I sent more information.
He said sometimes they take a long time to added to the case, but might already be "around" lol
He didn't say for me to send again now, but said it could be looked at even after the decision is made.
He said I'm really close to a decision, so I think I will wait and if it is declined ill send it.

Mariannec · 28/11/2023 12:50

@MilaMom hmm it’s a difficult one with it already being with CM. I suppose it wouldn’t do much harm to re send it. What did the person on the phone suggest?

Watso2408 · 28/11/2023 12:48

@Mrsstephens04 yes I will do. I’m constantly checking my phone in case I’ve missed a text, like a crazy stalker haha 😂

MilaMom · 28/11/2023 12:45

Mariannec · 28/11/2023 12:35

@MilaMom i very nearly made the same mistake when I tried to send it signed for at the post office. They said they cannot send signed for on a free post address. I didn’t want to risk sending as I sent my original application free post and they didn’t receive it which was so frustrating. I ended up sending it to the Wolverhampton address. I have just got through and they confirmed it’s all scanned in.
just a quick side note for August scan dates, I have 2 applications in, 2/8 and 7/8 and they are still in a holding queue. He said 18 weeks from scan date + 5-9 days for desicion

So I definitely did wrong as suspected....
Since is already with case manager, is it worth it to try to send it again?
I would only be able to do that tomorrow, so they would luckily only get it by Thursday and be on the system probably only next week...
I'm thorn now.

Mrsstephens04 · 28/11/2023 12:43

@Mummymummy22 if you don't mind me asking, did you just get a payment for carers allowance or did you get a letter/text or anything to let you know you it had been accepted after you applied? I applied this morning and had a confirmation email to say I've applied for it, but not sure if ilcget a phone call or anything it days it could take up to 6 weeks for a decision have I done the right one? 🤣

MilaMom · 28/11/2023 12:42

Lightsoutallout · 28/11/2023 12:36

I also called today. It must be different wait times for different areas maybe? I'm in Northumberland.
It is such a frustrating process! I have been told by nursery that my little one needs 1-2-1 funding but they can't apply for that until we get DLA approved!
Good luck with yours, I'll follow your progress x

Yes... there must be a logic to it, maybe it is location based.
No idea. It does sound like you will get yours if even the school is needing further support for your child.
Hope it all goes well for you.

Lightsoutallout · 28/11/2023 12:39

My reply was meant for @MilaMom but I forgot to tag you, sorry 😅

Lightsoutallout · 28/11/2023 12:36

I also called today. It must be different wait times for different areas maybe? I'm in Northumberland.
It is such a frustrating process! I have been told by nursery that my little one needs 1-2-1 funding but they can't apply for that until we get DLA approved!
Good luck with yours, I'll follow your progress x

roki · 28/11/2023 12:35

@crazytimes20 fingers cross.

Mariannec · 28/11/2023 12:35

@MilaMom i very nearly made the same mistake when I tried to send it signed for at the post office. They said they cannot send signed for on a free post address. I didn’t want to risk sending as I sent my original application free post and they didn’t receive it which was so frustrating. I ended up sending it to the Wolverhampton address. I have just got through and they confirmed it’s all scanned in.
just a quick side note for August scan dates, I have 2 applications in, 2/8 and 7/8 and they are still in a holding queue. He said 18 weeks from scan date + 5-9 days for desicion

Mrsstephens04 · 28/11/2023 12:35

@roki thank you, I was so shocked I was expecting at least another week to 10 days waiting it's like today was the first day I didn't wake up and check my bank instantly or even give it a 2nd thought (I'm super unwell at the moment got up late, was a mad rush getting 5 kids ready for school on time and getting out the door on time) so I hadn't even thought about it and was so happy to get that text, I'm hoping and praying you get your decision this week aswell 💓 good luck and keep us updated x

AndrewGarfieldsLaptop · 28/11/2023 12:30

Shilli84 · 28/11/2023 12:24

Scan date 25/7 awarded MRC and LRM backdated until 14/6.
Good luck to you all waiting and to all my fellow scan buddies I will be staying on here to you get your decisions.
I have been reading everyone’s posts for the last 2 months and you have all helped massively, thank you! 😘

It's such a source of support isn't it

MilaMom · 28/11/2023 12:29

Lightsoutallout · 28/11/2023 12:26

Hi All!
Scan date 26/07. Anyone else this date?
Told they were working on mid July cases so I was close to going to CM but still a while yet.
They've not recieved my additonal info I'd sent in beginning of Nov. Asked if I should send again and they said yes so I guess I'm nowhere near 🤷

My scan date is also 26th and is with case manager, I called today.
They also never got my further information I sent, so probably decision will be made without that.
So if it is declined, I will ask to be reviewed with all the information.

Mrsstephens04 · 28/11/2023 12:29

@Watso2408 thank you 💓 I'm hoping it won't be much longer until you get a decision I was expecting to be waiting another week or so, I received the text at 8.40am and rang at 9 on the dot and the man said it was awarded today so they must start early, best of luck let us know when you hear x