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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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Mumofepilepsy · 05/12/2023 08:54

@LollyRiv morning any news xx

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Watso2408 · 05/12/2023 07:32

@Chloe96oxo congratulations 🎉 x

Chloe96oxo · 05/12/2023 07:14

Hi all my scan date was 25/7 and finally got my back pay today no text or call not sure I’m guessing either middle or high rate care! ♥️

zombiemum4 · 04/12/2023 22:51

Is there a new page being made because this one is getting full? I’m getting a bit obsessed with checking if anyone around my date has had any news yet
scan date4/8/23
last text 31/10/23

Mariannec · 04/12/2023 20:59

Sammy1989c · 04/12/2023 20:15

Hi, I sent my forms off 27/10 and haven't had any confirmation they have been received. Tried calling but not able to speak to anyone as lines cut off due to demand. Is it normal to be waiting for confirmation this long? Or should I assume its been lost and start again? Thanks

I received a letter confirming the application was received around 4 weeks after sending it. If you’re able to, calling at 9am on the dot is ideal.

MangoPepsiLover · 04/12/2023 20:25

CjnLid · 04/12/2023 19:11

Hi, just wondering if anybody has been awarded yet that have an august scan date? Scan date 2/8 and don’t know if iv sent enough evidence in. I have sent nursery SEN plan, Paediatricians assessment and SALT assessment. I have tried to ring but they are saying 20 weeks now so just curious if anybody has heard anything? Thanks :)

@CjnLid I didn't send off much evidence really and it certainly didn't really desrcibe my DDs actual needs.

And we were awarded.

Sammy1989c · 04/12/2023 20:15

Hi, I sent my forms off 27/10 and haven't had any confirmation they have been received. Tried calling but not able to speak to anyone as lines cut off due to demand. Is it normal to be waiting for confirmation this long? Or should I assume its been lost and start again? Thanks

HomeEdmumof7 · 04/12/2023 19:50

CjnLid · 04/12/2023 19:11

Hi, just wondering if anybody has been awarded yet that have an august scan date? Scan date 2/8 and don’t know if iv sent enough evidence in. I have sent nursery SEN plan, Paediatricians assessment and SALT assessment. I have tried to ring but they are saying 20 weeks now so just curious if anybody has heard anything? Thanks :)

I dont think evidence is always as important as people think. It's more about showing how much extra care your child needs day and night etc. I had some evidence of diagnosis and awaiting more appointments , but I don't have school to write anything as they are home educated. I did however write 10 pages to go with the tick boxes explaining how he needs help in each area. I've seen people with no evidence be awarded and people who's children have complex medical issues be declined.. 😔

Watso2408 · 04/12/2023 19:42

Thank you everyone! This last couple of weeks has been torture. I’m still in shock, also quite emotional , this process has been quite difficult. having to write the difficulties our kids have and then the long wait, relying on a stranger to understand how hard life is and all the struggles that us as parents deal with also. Xx 😘

Mrsstephens04 · 04/12/2023 19:25

@Watso2408 congratulations 🎊 I'm so pleased for you! I've been stalking for days to see if you'd got a decision yet. So happy for you and your little one x

Tammie23 · 04/12/2023 19:18

@Smitch1984 when did you get awarded please

mumtumok · 04/12/2023 19:13

@CjnLid someone with 1/8 awarded this evening

CjnLid · 04/12/2023 19:11

Hi, just wondering if anybody has been awarded yet that have an august scan date? Scan date 2/8 and don’t know if iv sent enough evidence in. I have sent nursery SEN plan, Paediatricians assessment and SALT assessment. I have tried to ring but they are saying 20 weeks now so just curious if anybody has heard anything? Thanks :)

Amy92x · 04/12/2023 19:07

@Watso2408 congratulations 🎊 so happy for you xx

Mummyof5kiddos · 04/12/2023 18:51

Anyone waiting for UC while also waiting for carers allowance, my carers allowance was back dated and I started getting weekly payment In 1 week from applying, as soon as I updated that on UC that I was now getting carers allowance it was done in a day, they work it out including carers allowance so you won’t get much UC refund but will get the whole carers allowance refund

Purple69 · 04/12/2023 18:50

Watso2408 · 04/12/2023 17:40

27/7 just been on hold for 1hr 50 min and thankfully they answered. My boy as been awarded HRC and LRM. Was awarded Friday, I didn’t get a text. I’m actually in shock, was thinking a decline as not heard .Thanks everyone in this group for keeping me going. And best of luck to everyone!!

Congratulations 😘

Looloo12332 · 04/12/2023 18:42

@Smitch1984 have you called them yet

Smitch1984 · 04/12/2023 17:42

01/8 no text or letter yet

Watso2408 · 04/12/2023 17:40

27/7 just been on hold for 1hr 50 min and thankfully they answered. My boy as been awarded HRC and LRM. Was awarded Friday, I didn’t get a text. I’m actually in shock, was thinking a decline as not heard .Thanks everyone in this group for keeping me going. And best of luck to everyone!!

Lightsoutallout · 04/12/2023 17:37

I've been trying to call them all day for an update and to make sure they have now scanned my additional evidence. This morning it just wouldn't connect and then I've just been on hold for 1hr 30min and they've hung up on me 🤷‍♀️
Scan date 26/7.

Mummyvic123 · 04/12/2023 17:30

What scan date were you?

Ames52 · 04/12/2023 17:07

@Smitch1984 what is your scan date?

Smitch1984 · 04/12/2023 17:04

Just got through in time, I’m same date as you and been awarded. Keep an eye on your bank x

SleepyMamma02 · 04/12/2023 16:04

Case load* 🙄