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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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UsernameUnavailable12 · 31/01/2024 14:33

Are there different centres at this address? I called yesterday for the address and they gave me this but I had to add “disability centre 4” into it to send extra evidence

07whatever · 31/01/2024 14:30

Plonking myself here.
Scan date 11th Jan, a long way away yet!
DS' claim tokk 18 weeks the back end of last year so I'm expecting around the same amount of time again.

Hotpinkangel19 · 31/01/2024 14:20

Ashh1998 · 31/01/2024 14:16

@Hotpinkangel19 she said we'd been awarded MRC and letter sent out. She also gave us a figure for back pay including when it was back paid from. 😁

Brilliant! Congratulations!

RainbowZebraWarrior · 31/01/2024 14:16

Ashh1998 · 31/01/2024 14:02

Is it common to be awarded but not receive a text? Lady on the phone said a letter has been sent out. Just worried she got it wrong lol

Very common, yes. There's a lot of people mentioned it on here over the months. Apparently not all the DMs have the text facility.

I'm guessing I was awarded Friday as money went in today (I'd never rang them as I didn't see any point, I was just waiting to hear one way or the other) I didn't get a text. I'll wait for the letter for all the official details, although I did ring this morning for the first time to confirm rates and dates after I saw the payment this morning.

Ashh1998 · 31/01/2024 14:16

@Hotpinkangel19 she said we'd been awarded MRC and letter sent out. She also gave us a figure for back pay including when it was back paid from. 😁

Hotpinkangel19 · 31/01/2024 14:04

Ashh1998 · 31/01/2024 14:02

Is it common to be awarded but not receive a text? Lady on the phone said a letter has been sent out. Just worried she got it wrong lol

Is that all she told you? Did she say you were awarded or not?

Ashh1998 · 31/01/2024 14:02

Is it common to be awarded but not receive a text? Lady on the phone said a letter has been sent out. Just worried she got it wrong lol

K459 · 31/01/2024 13:30

@EEFO1234 i know how you feel.
I’m just fed up with calling and getting cut off.
I’m just holding out for a text for a bit before I try again.
good luck 🤞🏻

EEFO1234 · 31/01/2024 13:23

Ashh1998 · 31/01/2024 12:54

@EEFO1234 scan date 28/09, same as yours I believe?😊

Yeah same date, thank you

Sarahdestiny · 31/01/2024 13:15

4/10 currently on week 17
just spoke to a lady and the phone call way pointless still saying wait up to 18 to 20 weeks But shouldn't be long now until I get a decision not going to ring now until next Friday hopefully will have a positive award before then #Long

Livd99 · 31/01/2024 13:11

Scan date 2/10 told another should have a answer by 5th

mumtumok · 31/01/2024 13:10

Parking for updates 27/10 and just put in for a mr on lrc on another claim

lillyT83 · 31/01/2024 13:06

Hi all, I am just wondering what's the address to send in more evidence please? My son's scan date was 9th September.

Well done all who have been awarded and good luck to everyone waiting and doing MRs.

eatdrinkandbemerry · 31/01/2024 13:06

27Rosie16 · 31/01/2024 13:03

I've only got an hour and I'm on hold now, what are the chances I'll get through within the hour? 😅

Positive vibes 💪🏼

27Rosie16 · 31/01/2024 13:03

I've only got an hour and I'm on hold now, what are the chances I'll get through within the hour? 😅

Ashh1998 · 31/01/2024 12:54

@EEFO1234 scan date 28/09, same as yours I believe?😊

EEFO1234 · 31/01/2024 12:51

K459 · 31/01/2024 12:47

@EEFO1234 same date. Rang yesterday for the first time and told with dm.
Im waiting until until the end of the week to ring again

I was originally going to wait until Friday to ring, but have seen so many times where people have had a decition but had no text and not known until a payment went in or rang for an update, I've been so patient until these last 2 weeks driving me mad lol

K459 · 31/01/2024 12:47

@EEFO1234 same date. Rang yesterday for the first time and told with dm.
Im waiting until until the end of the week to ring again

EEFO1234 · 31/01/2024 12:42

@AAshh1998 congratulations, what was your scan date please? So tempted to ring up again lol

FlutterByASD · 31/01/2024 12:32

Ashh1998 · 31/01/2024 12:28

@FlutterByASD you were the first person that came to mind when I thought to post in the group, I was too impatient today and called again and was told actually awarded yesterday just no text. I bet the next time you call, you'll hear the same thing!

When I saw your message I thought should I ring again or just wait 🤔 hahahaha I might try first thing tomorrow morning if I haven't heard anything by then. So happy you finally have your award!!

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Ashh1998 · 31/01/2024 12:28

@FlutterByASD you were the first person that came to mind when I thought to post in the group, I was too impatient today and called again and was told actually awarded yesterday just no text. I bet the next time you call, you'll hear the same thing!

FlutterByASD · 31/01/2024 12:19

Ashh1998 · 31/01/2024 12:18

Phoned today and we've been awarded MRC, absolutely over the moon! Thanks to everyone here for all the help and support. Absolute best of luck to everyone waiting. Notifying UC now so will hang around 😁

Congratulations!!

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lpt33 · 31/01/2024 12:18

@Amytate Stressful isnt it. I am 13/10 and as it draws closer and closer i just find myself feeling more and more anxious. i thought the 15 week lead time i was given was miles away but most people are looking between 19-23 weeks for a decision.

Ashh1998 · 31/01/2024 12:18

Phoned today and we've been awarded MRC, absolutely over the moon! Thanks to everyone here for all the help and support. Absolute best of luck to everyone waiting. Notifying UC now so will hang around 😁

mez2004 · 31/01/2024 12:05

@Siobhangrace ah I will do, when I rang this morning they said it’s with a DM, so praying it’s soon.