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Waiting time for DLA Third Thread

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Mummy2boys1520 · 22/11/2021 16:11

Hi the Second thread ended because when it reaches a 1000 comments it will close I thought I would set this up so everyone can talk again

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LovingLanz5 · 06/01/2022 19:50

It's a very long time to wait. Waiting to hear from DLA is a nightmare and a stress no one needs

@DeludedWench Hiya, how are you? Yes we are all OK over this end. Just waiting to hear from Carers, they said they just need to check with income S to make sure backpay is correct. Also Waiting for Birmingham Blue Badge team to get back to me with positive news. It would be brilliant if my daughter is awarded a blue badge, help out with hospital parking big time.

PuddlePip · 06/01/2022 19:35

How annoying, I didn't realise when I started reading on here there was a difference. My letter said 11 weeks on it but when I have phoned they do say its a 16 week wait but we've waited 10 weeks so far, what's another 6 lol

Adamd12 · 06/01/2022 16:59

Hi yes change of circumstances is 16 weeks minimum unfortunately

PuddlePip · 06/01/2022 16:40

Is anyone waiting to hear back for a change of circumstances? Is the waiting times different to new applicants?

Jneill2021 · 06/01/2022 14:57

@kirstylala yes they backdate just make sure u tell them the date that your little 1 was awarded from x

kirstylala · 06/01/2022 13:27

Hi! My daughter was awarded middle care rate/low MR

Just wondering whether the disabilities element on UC will be backdated? Waiting to hear back from them.

DeludedWench · 05/01/2022 17:42

Good evening!

How I'd everyone? Any updates?

Adamd12 · 04/01/2022 22:14

[quote Littlely8384]@Adamd12 Friday will be 18 weeks for me waiting for a reconsideration/change of circumstance decision. They told me 2 weeks ago that it was 16weeks until a case worker even looks at them. ☹️[/quote]
Keep me informed please how long the process actually takes for you

Adamd12 · 04/01/2022 12:05

Wowsers, 18 weeks really? With the Christmas break I can see ours being 20 weeks minimum 😔

Littlely8384 · 04/01/2022 10:49

@Adamd12 Friday will be 18 weeks for me waiting for a reconsideration/change of circumstance decision. They told me 2 weeks ago that it was 16weeks until a case worker even looks at them. ☹️

Parkle2 · 04/01/2022 09:39

Currently on 11 weeks of waiting for new claim to be processed.. anyone else still waiting this long?

Adamd12 · 31/12/2021 11:43

I’m on week 11 for the reconsideration, they recieved it on Oct 15th, told me 16 weeks for reconsiderations

Lozca93 · 31/12/2021 10:58

Has anyone had a reconsideration granted? Waiting 9 weeks so far

Jneill2021 · 28/12/2021 16:14

@Littlely8384 i spoke to someone about a week ago and she told me the mr should be dealt with withing 4/5 weeks xx

Littlely8384 · 28/12/2021 16:00

Reconsideration sent August 26th recieved by DLA on 3rd September. Phone last week at 16weeks and told reconsiderations are taking 16 weeks just to be picked up by case worker! Is anyone else had this experience?

LovingLanz5 · 27/12/2021 17:11

Aww that's lovely ladies. Well we was meant to be in lanzarote for Xmas but 2nd year running ruined by the restrictions for non vaccinated and teens. My eldest is 19 has adhd and aspergers he is adamant and won't get jabbed can't force him, and my 15 yo has only had 1, other family members was affected so I had 19 for dinner at mine house.. it was a fun day for all not so much on Sunday Xmas Grin

Jneill2021 · 27/12/2021 15:59

@DeludedWench aww bless my daughter had her dad building lego at half 7 christmas morning lol
@LovingLanz5 bet that was a relief to have it by then, yes had a wonderful christmas, how was your day xx

DeludedWench · 27/12/2021 15:03

It was a wonderful Christmas here! Even hubby wasn't The Grinch this year and is STILL festive! Currently watching hubby and Rowan build a lego set Rowan got from my parents! ❤

LovingLanz5 · 27/12/2021 12:45

Yes like you said the clean up was horrendous but was a lovely. Did you both have a lovely day? Even better not having to stress about you know what....back date money came in on Xmas eve.

Jneill2021 · 27/12/2021 11:54

@DeludedWench my christmas was lovely apart from the clean up lol how was yours ? xxx

DeludedWench · 27/12/2021 11:30

Hey all! I hope your holidays went well!

How are we all doing?

hibbledibble · 24/12/2021 21:46

I'm new to this. My form was sent roughly 10 weeks ago. Based on this thread, does this mean that a decision is expected in the next few weeks? I appreciate it will be delayed by all upcoming bank holidays.

Parkle2 · 24/12/2021 10:20

I just called. Form scanned on 18th October, so it will be 10 weeks on Monday. Got through straight away, the advisor said they are taking 10 weeks and mine hasn't been looked at so it's likely going to be in the new year now. I expected it I guess 🤣

LovingLanz5 · 23/12/2021 13:11

@SBParker99
Thank you. That's not a bad wait at all. Tax credits updated the next day.

SBParker99 · 23/12/2021 12:12

@LovingLanz5 i heard back last week and it took 4 and a half weeks from applying online