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DLA Wait Times - Part 28

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FlutterByASD · 30/01/2024 15:58

Thread following on from part 27

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126t · 23/09/2025 10:14

Mothertothreeboys · 22/09/2025 21:05

Hey here again for renewal any one else doing renewal?

I am sent it back in June they scanned it July the 1st got to wait till the 13th of October that's the end date called today not with anyone as yet

kristie198 · 23/09/2025 07:33

Sunflower1808 · 23/09/2025 03:16

Yes 🙈😫 mines due to run out the 1st Oct, called yesterday and no ones looked yet, she said it could be on the actual day that a decision is made

i phoned yesterday and she said no desicions been made yet x

Sunflower1808 · 23/09/2025 03:16

Yes 🙈😫 mines due to run out the 1st Oct, called yesterday and no ones looked yet, she said it could be on the actual day that a decision is made

kristie198 · 23/09/2025 01:15

Mothertothreeboys · 22/09/2025 22:59

2nd November here had a year award now time for renewal my sons 16 in June so I’ll be doing another soon 😑😭

my daughters is due 5th october

Mothertothreeboys · 22/09/2025 22:59

2nd November here had a year award now time for renewal my sons 16 in June so I’ll be doing another soon 😑😭

Kmc2303 · 22/09/2025 21:40

Yes! 🤢🤢🤢

Mothertothreeboys · 22/09/2025 21:24

Back here again renewal time anyone else doing renewal?

Mothertothreeboys · 22/09/2025 21:05

Hey here again for renewal any one else doing renewal?

FrannyScraps · 09/01/2025 15:46

Why are these threads popping up in childcare again???.

kristie198 · 09/01/2025 09:37

hi everyone my daughters claim is due for renewal by october does anyone know how long before that they will send out the forms xx

126t · 08/01/2025 22:45

Hi can someone tell me what the renewal forms are like and if you send all the evidence that you sent when applied for DLA

UsernameUnavailable12 · 28/12/2024 23:10

lpt33 · 28/12/2024 19:11

have you had a renewal pack? I have been told i should have got one in September if we was only awarded 1 year. But i had had nothing so i dont know if i should just fill a form and send it in

They tend to extend renewal timelines if they’re backlogged, they’ll get in touch when they’re ready for you to renew

lpt33 · 28/12/2024 19:11

have you had a renewal pack? I have been told i should have got one in September if we was only awarded 1 year. But i had had nothing so i dont know if i should just fill a form and send it in

Katey252 · 03/03/2024 19:22

Hi - any one having trouble with universal credit back pay - I notified them 2nd February, they requested i filled in a change of payment section on the 8th February - Ive been awarded the higher rate for disability going forward but im still waiting on the back pay back to the 4th October, keep being told its with the decision maker - I was told it shouldn't be more than 2 weeks ? I spoke to Contact (benefits advice charity) and they gave me a letter to send them if they refuse to give the full back pay as by law they should.

kristie198 · 28/02/2024 07:19

Holllymum · 27/02/2024 16:51

Just that it was in a holding pile have you?

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No not heard anything did u ring them?

Holllymum · 27/02/2024 16:51

kristie198 · 27/02/2024 15:59

@Holllymum have you heard anything my scan dates the 17th November

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Just that it was in a holding pile have you?

kristie198 · 27/02/2024 15:59

Holllymum · 31/01/2024 07:24

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scan date 15/11

@Holllymum have you heard anything my scan dates the 17th November

Mommakee · 26/02/2024 16:17

Scan date 26/10
has anyone from this date received anything yet? X

Siobhangrace25 · 22/02/2024 10:56

Can someone please help me does this seem right

DLA Wait Times - Part 28
Thenoseymother · 22/02/2024 00:12

Hi, has anyone else who was awarded in January not received their award letter yet? We were awarded 26/01 and still no letter. How long does it usually take? Thanks ☺️

Emma2345 · 18/02/2024 13:31

@eves93 to change bank details excetra their is a different option for that as when you ring it says if your ringing to change bank details or other details please press option 1 for example ,,, their is different options for different things and different call handlers for the different departments so someone checking what they was awarded doesn’t affect someone ringing up to change details also some people may not have the capacity to read letters and understand them so hearing it explained to them makes it more understandable for them

Tiredmummy1235 · 18/02/2024 12:54

@eves93 your awarded sometimes from the date you rang for claim. Some people forget the date they have rang in. Some people have learning difficulties and find it hard to calculate what the award is. Chasing claims aswell because people get told 15 weeks wait. The anxiety of waiting drives you insane. Not being horrible or negative but as I have been told that’s what they are there for to answer enquiry’s. I personally wouldn’t say anyone clogs up phone lines as it’s for there child. If you can hold out on the not knowing good on you 😀

eves93 · 18/02/2024 11:24

@Tiredmummy1235 yes, but you’re normally awarded from when you sent the forms in.. Therefore you update your other benefits eg UC & CA from that date🙂 A 3 week wait for a letter isn’t long compared to the wait you’ve just had for the award🫣 Plus the other benefits will back date it..

I personally just don’t think it’s right all these people ringing to chase their claims & find out the rates awarded etc🤷🏻‍♀️ Unless you’ve gone past the 20 weeks which they advise for new claims, then why do you need to call?🙄 Eg with renewals.. They’re normally done the week before expiry- my Son isn’t due until May. So I won’t chase until the 1st June.

Tiredmummy1235 · 18/02/2024 11:00

@eves93 people ring because there is a delay in the postage at the moment told by DLA it’s taking three weeks plus to receive letter. Also people need to update UC plus other benefits. 😀