Waiting time for DLA Third Thread

Does anyone know how long carers allowance takes when you apply online? X

just a note to anyone that put in for a mr there taking around 4/5 weeks xx

@DeludedWench
Thank you that's good to know. Just in time for Xmas

So decision was made 20/12 and I recieved back pay on 23/12 for future reference for all 😁

@LovingLanz5 Aw amazing news! I'm so happy for you! Well I phoned today and was told hrc and lrm for my son. So happy and relieved! Hope you all have an amazing Christmas!

@DeludedWench
Thank you so much so much weight lifted off my shoulders now. She has been awarded HRC can apply for mobility when she turns 3.

@LovingLanz5 I was told by a guy that if I recievee a text, I could call to confirm the rates ❤

AND CONGRATULATIONS! Bet you're so happy. I hope your LO's tests get better x

@DeludedWench
Yes that was a shock hearing the new covid message, I spoke to them again b4 closing and the was still saying the 12th
Fast forward to this morning I just received a text saying "we've decided your child qualifies for dla" I'm over the moon. Do you think I'm being eager if I phone them to ask the award?
Thanks for everyone support and lovely messages they've really help me get through a tough time. I had a call from drs yesterday saying my daughter bloods are abnormal and they can't wean her of the steroids she is already having 1 daily injection, 10mg of Prednisolone 15mg omeprozole 7.5mg 4x daily ibuprofen 3mg of 6+ paracetamol 4 times daily she is 15months

@mum42boys82 thank you sweet. I feel so relaxed now.

@Alk19 Wednesday won't be too bad, I think I could work with that lol.

@DeludedWench fantastic news I know when I was awarded on a Saturday money went in on Wednesday so should hopefully be same Wednesday is a general paying day for them Xx

That is fantastic news @DeludedWench, you have waited soooooo long.

Well I was awarded middle rate care for my boy (decission made yday - exactly 10 weeks and 2 days from claim if that helps anyone) , I am so happy , they have authorised payment so should be in for xmas eve, That wait was a very trying time. Also any one (especially single parents) remember anything middle rate or above phone tax credits straight away as soon as decision is made as they sort it out then and there and award back date from DLA claim. Hope everyone on here gets good news before xmas and keep pestering them.

@Jneill2021 I hope they can emphasise and you get the result you want ❤

@LovingLanz5 still?!? Although, they do have a new automated message about the new covid variant, and I spoke to several who were working from home. I wonder if that's why they slowed down? 🤔

@loopiluna please do! Definitely want to see you ladies get through this ❤

Side note, does anyone know if there is any chance of our back pay hitting the account before the 3-5 days they state? I mean, would be awesome to get it before Christmas for obvious reasons lol.

@DeludedWench I've not phoned again but I think I'll give them a phone tomorrow. I'll keep you posted. Xxx

Apparently they're still working on the 12th Oct since last week Monday..

@DeludedWench im not to sure i remember doing one when my daughter was refused and it only took a couple weeks to get a reply but knowing my luck it will be the same sort of time scale lol just hoping they read it proply and really considerate how hard it is for hunter to acsess the outside world just got my fingers crossed lol xx

@loopiluna @LovingLanz5 thank you! How are you guys getting on also?

@Jneill2021 how long will the MR take? Is it a similar time scale?

@DeludedWench its so amazing for you and to have it sorted before christmas must be a big relief, will make everything alot easier now for you getting about, yh im ok just put a mr in for mobility as my sons portage worker was shocked he didnt get it even though he got the hrc, so just another waiting game now as going out lately is so hard with his meltdowns and refusal episodes i just hope my mr is enough for them to change there mind xx

@DeludedWench
That is amazing new, I'm glad you can relax now. Just in time gor Xmas.

@DeludedWench Amazing news!! So happy for you!

@jneill2021 the weight off of my shoulders, the woman who picked up couldn't believe I had been waiting since Sept!

But it means we can get on the motability scheme and get a wheelchair adapted car too! I'm so happy, I could cry.

How are you getting on?

@DeludedWench amazing news so happy for you x

Decision was made this morning.

Our boy got awarded MRC and HRM!

🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

Okay. So, lovely lady, Jo, got hold of her manager, who advised her to approach our case manager and said that I will get a call from the case manager.

Couple of hours later, Jo calls me and updates me that our case manager can't call as she is currently working on and prioritising our claim! I guess she looked into it and saw how long we had been waiting.

Our case manager is working overtime (I did apologise, but was told she regularly does lol) and hopes to have our claim finished tonight. If not tonight, definitely Monday, as she is in all next week and is making sure our claim is done!

I think that's good news, now hoping for a positive outcome!

By the way, both calls got answered about 10 minutes in, so not too long at the moment, so get calling if you're able! Lol.

@LovingLanz5 spoke to a lovely lady called Jo, well I broke down, it's at that point I just want to be heard, because on this side you don't know what is going on and you feel like your claim is just there, dormant.

She was ever so nice, I explained he has a rare disability, missing the bottom of his spine and that I've even had doctors Google it in front of me etc. And she said that is why it's stuck at medical services as they will be wanting to make the correct decision.

She did say what she can do is get in contact with her manager, discuss our situation and get advice. Whether it be chase medical services up, or getting a better understanding as to why its there.... She will be calling me back today at some point!

It just feels nice for someone to actually listen to me, and not fob me off. She was so sweet and empathic too, which help my emotional break down.

How are you getting on?