DLA mandatory reconsideration

At week 25 of asking for a mandatory reconsideration they rang me and asked me a few questions and after reinstated the higher award. I did not send any further paper work.
Hope this helps

No-one here can say if it is enough or not. It depends on what is written because it is about quality of evidence rather than quantity. It also depends on evidence you have already sent and, to an extent, whose desk it lands on.

I have only One new letter from gp and daily diary

is that enough ?

@Hoori291 if you have any additional information or evidence that supports your claim and you haven’t previously submitted, send copies of it.

We have received your request to look at your child's DLA again. Please send us copies of any recent information as soon as possible, which may include school and medical reports or plans, or other information about your child's needs. Originals cannot be returned. You do not need to contact us unless your or your child's circumstances have changed.

Can anyone guide us what to do now ?

We have done mr for our daughter

today they have send this text

JUST ANOTHER DLA POST!!😂😂 my scan date was 30/05 got refused 04/09 done mandatory reconsideration same day and rang yesterday told me they are only now on to Junes MR. I Sent extra evidence off and why I disagree with the decision they lost it so I had to wait for them to investigate where it was cause I had it tracked and signed so 2 weeks ago I had to send another load off and a letter from her teacher. The unknown is killing me my daughter is autistic and has a curve back and hyperflex joints which affects her walking etc. has anyone had it done quickly a answer of longer just what I could expect I pray it won’t go to tribunal TIA🤗🥰

You can press another option.

Thanks I will do. Its just theres no option to proceed with asking for mandatoryreconsideraion. it just says wait longer and end call☹️

@UniquePombear I would give it a bit longer then call again.

I asked for a mandatory reconsideration decision as my child was on enhanced care but after review form renewal, this has been reduced to middle. clearly put condition has worsened. But heard nothing after 25 weeks and called but option says there's a delay for mandatory reconsideration. I asked for reconsideration late march. Any advice

How long did your mandatory reconsideration take, and did you get awarded after it. I just applied for the MR for my daughter wrote 3 pages on why I disagree and her amazing backed up what I was saying is true aswell so I’m hoping with abit of luck!! Tia x

Hi all,

he is 12 so under DLA still. I just don’t know what to do for the best, he needs haven’t changed since he was young and to be honest there a lot worse than they was . Just feels unfair with all of that it’s only a 2 year award 😢

• DLA I ment

DLA and PIP are not the same benefit.

The award length depends on the individual case and, to an extent, whose desk it lands on. Not all initial awards, DLA or PIP, are only for 2 years.

Can I ask if this is his 1st pip award? They do only usually do a short period on 1st application e.g. 2 years. If your happy with his award I wouldn't bother with a MR .. build up your evidence ready for his renewal and hopefully they will award him longer next time!!

If you are happy with the rates awarded, a MR for the length of the award is daft, IMO.

Hi all wondered if anybody could help me? Basically, I’ve missed the deadline for normal reconsideration so I now need to do a late mandatory reconsideration. My son was a wall deed for two years only after a renewal he has ADHD autism Speech And Language problems and being currently tested for Tourette’s what are people’s thoughts on asking for a longer length in claim? The man I spoke to on the phone wasn’t very helpful at all basically said that my claim could go up or down or have it For less period of time so I just want people to views and they are answers and reconsiderations that they got because I’m generally stuck in what to do . I don’t wanna lose a current award that I get for him but it’s just the length of time I feel that he should’ve got it for a longer period and I sent off a Speech And Language report which showed that he was a few years behind his actual age and his care needs have gone up so I’m unsure of why you only got awarded for two years. We have a blue badge and awaiting an EHCP x

NC SD 08/01 Just been denied dla so put in for mandatory reconsideration… another long wait xxx

DS is dear or darling son. LA is local authority.

I would make a subject access request to the school. They should be recording incidents requiring the restraint you describe.

When Freddie first was restrained I asked for a report they said they didn't report restraining students, they are only negative about Freddie never positive , they all seem very stressed and rude he has no care plan they don't ever know what he likes , I said I would go in to support Freddie and show them the way I deal with Freddie's out bursts , I was told yes but I couldn't write anything down and if he kicked off then I would have to leave the school like why do I go in then,?? What is ds and la sorry I'm knew to this lol

@Helenmwalker86 formally request an early review of the EHCP. You can use one of IPSEA’s model letters to do this too.

You can challenge children’s services not providing support. Lack of funding isn’t an acceptable excuse to not provide provision.

Were on the child services in need plan but children services have no funding our social worker is amazing and she makes me feel so good about myself and the care I give Freddie , I received a letter from education the other day threatening me with court I don't care I will not send my son to a school he's incredibly unhappy at, I just hope this dla is paid soon so I can have the break I desperately need and Freddie can have a break also , we do maths and wrighting but being around me all the time must be hard, I will keep you all updated on my situation x

@Helenmwalker86 if you want another placement, did you appeal when you last had the right of appeal? It is irrelevant what money the council has or doesn’t have. Ultimately, it isn’t them making the decision. If you haven’t appealed, in order to get the right to appeal, have you formally requested an early review?

Alongside this, request alternative provision from the LA if DS can’t attend school. On their website, ISPEA has a model letter you can use.

Ask the school for their risk assessments and restraint policy.

You can request social care assessments - a carer’s assessment for you and an assessment via the disabled children’s team for DS. On their website, Contact has model letters you can use. If you are refused assessments or they assess but refuse to provide support, you can challenge their decisions.