DLA Wait Times - Part 28

@WEEKNDBBY not sure how it works but my daughter was 1 last year and was awarded until 2028! I’m currently awaiting a Change of circumstance decision as her needs have already increased in a year .

@WEEKNDBBY I’m not sure think it varies from person and depending on what disabilities or difficulties my little boy was awarded in July last year for a claim in march and we was only awarded for 1 year so runs out this march I’ve applied again so when I find out if awarded again I will let you no exactly how long this time I thought a 1 year award was a really short time as by September October they sent the forms to reapply again ,,, some people get at least 2-3 years but again my son wasn’t even 1 until June we applied around 9 months old so I suppose it’s based on what reasons you apply and weather their is possibility of growing out of said problems (he was awarded for breathing problems but we didn’t have a diagnoses then and now we have a potential diagnosis of severe asthma)

Is DLA paid in arrears or for the four weeks in front?x

4/10 with a dm friday so ringing Wednesday hoping for a positive decision to of been made or. Negative to get the ball rolling for a MR will settle for any news right now Week 18 this week 🙏 #notlongnow

My son always got short two year awards for the first couple of times then got awarded until he switched over to pip .
Very frustrating having to keep filling in forms!

Nervously waiting, scan date 9/10! First time applying.

My little boy is 3 almost 4 and just wondering does anyone know if there’s a typical time frame that they award for?, I’ve seen some people as short as 6m to a year and then some for years and years? Do they award for shorter periods to begin with etc?

He has suspected ASD and ADHD but not yet diagnosed I’m not expecting his care needs to drastically change much in the next year or so, but would be interesting to know if he is awarded for how long that will likely be for.

Thank you and good luck to you all!!!

@Amycroft yeah I’d give them a call Monday and hopefully they can sort it out straight away.

Thank you so much that makes sense. Going to be a long 20 weeks 😒 but good to know they'll backdate

20 weeks from when you get letter saying we received your forms on such a date that date is your scan date although if you returned the forms back within 6 weeks which you have they’ll back date to Jan 11

Hi everyone, new here.

Looks like you have all been waiting a long while. I only just sent forms back this week, requested on the 11th Jan. When realistically do you think I'm looking at a response.

Also what does scan date mean?

Thank you

Send it in when you get it as extra evidence x

@K459 yeah I have a feeling it's that as I havnt had a reply about other things for months now! I will ring Monday or add another note

@Amycroft okay. I was asked on the journal to confirm if I cared for my child for more than 35 hours a week and then they got back to me saying I would be backdated and that all the payment statements would be updated. They confirmed the amount and what day it will be paid on.
I think I was just lucky with a response as it can be up to a days wait for them to respond usually. Maybe your work coach is away? I’m not really sure how it all works.

Ok I will call them on Monday. Thank you!

@K459 yeah I think I've done it all correctly🤷🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️ this is what's I've done

@kaysash86 i would call them to update incase it goes to a dm before you can send in the evidence.

@Amycroft no problem.
It looks like it’s not been done yet.
Have you completely the section for caring for someone?
Even though I wrote on the journal they asked me to fill it in and write the date I was awarded from which was September.
That way they automatically backdate the payments

I have a question. I applied for DLA for my daughter suspected ASD, developmental delay and epilepsy. I send evidence including EHCP. However I am not sure I explained her day to day needs in great detail. How likely is it that I am awarded. Also I got official diagnosis of autism through a telephone appointment with pediatrician . I will get written report through the post in 2?weeks. Should I call and tell them this or wait until I get the written report to send them a copy? Scan date 8th of November.

@K459 yeqh it's still saying the same as what I used to get nothings changed and okay thankyou so much

@Amycroft
Have you checked your payment section on uc?
If they have backdated the carers element it will automatically have updated on previous months and you will get a payment next week.

And yes as long as you provide the letter from dla as proof you should get SEN child/carer passes. But be aware you’ll have to ask dla for a letter every 12 months as some places may not accept it after this time as everyone is award for different periods of time.

I hope that helps you.

i had a payment put into my bank Friday when will I receive the letter to confirm what rates my sons got does anyone know

Your scan date is 22nd November as this is when it was scanned onto their system, however if awarded it will be backdated to the beginning of November when you rang up and requested the forms x

Congratulations to everyone getting awarded. May I asked what you sent in and if your child has already been diagnosed?

Just wondering if scan date is the date they scan onto system or the day you ring up still along way to go I requested forms beginning of November sent back within the week recorded next day delivery but they said they didn’t receive my forms until the 22nd November im just wondering if it goes from that date and could I request that date to be changed considering I no they recieved them
on the 15th of November as it was next day recorded delivery thanks In advance

Seen a few with my scan date awarded on a Facebook group but I commented and got muted 🙄
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