Dla waiting times second thread

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

Anyone had any good news ? X

@Jneill2021 nope, 9 weeks today for me. I rung yesterday and they said I will have a descision by the 21st x

Considering the decision maker had yours since last week that's a long time, at least uno you should have your decision this week, just so nervous waiting for the decision just hoping after the wait don't have to do a Mr x

@CloMo1995

@Jneill2021 I thought that was long aswell so I asked the man about it and he said decision makers are given claims in bulk to go through and have a time that they need to do them all by. God knows if that's true tho because I get told a different thing everytime I ring lol x

And I know I really dont want to have to do a MR but I've been researching what to do when you have to do one just so I'm prepared lol x

@CloMo1995 tell me about it they never seem to give a straight answer that sticks all the advisors say different things hopefully it's true for you should imagine so if it's woth dm, I'm dressing the Mr luckily my sons portage worker said she would help it it was the case he was unsuccessful x

@Alk19 when was the last time you put something in your journal before they finally actioned it all? And what did you even say to them if you don’t mind me asking please? You really stood your ground, which is so good cause after all it’s what your entitlement. x 🎉

@3Hearts1Beat I've attached a picture of what was said x

@Alk19 WOOHOOO 🎉🎉 You go girl!! Really shook them in their boots. You know what’s funny, after all the hassle and constantly chasing them, one little threat like that and bam! Bob’s your uncle, how so very pathetic. 🙄. Honestly hun, thank you for sharing, really appreciate it. Might just take a leaf out of your book mate lol. xx

@3Hearts1Beat no problem hun your very welcome Xx

Anybody think they will get a payment or decision tomorrow it’s normally a Wednesday isn’t it I’m expecting it this week or next as next week will be week 10 anyone else ?

@Blabbermouth93 I've read recently it's taking up to 15 weeks with new claims but I got a decision on a Saturday so think it can be any day really x

i got a decision on thursday last week and had a backpay yesterday (tuesday) and it would of been 10 weeks, my claim was scanned september 6th

Aww that’s good so they can pay it in anyday I have a weird feeling she is going to be refused dreading it they did say ten weeks for me and it is with a decision maker so hopefully 🙏

Good news any one ? Xx

Just called them... 45 mins on hold to be told they won’t be making a decision until the date on the letter. - 4th January. It really winds me up because he is autistic and that’s not gonna change, don’t know why we need to renew. The lady told me they are so busy that people who were due a renewal today will only find out today. My DS needs a new phone, I can’t commit to one because I don’t make enough money and we are still paying off the iPads he’s broken over the last 3 years. I was planning as getting him a new phone for his birthday, we find out the day before, hopefully they let me know pretty early and I can arrange for a phone to be delivered before he’s home from school on his birthday.

@Jneill2021 I'm full of good news this week so was the universal credit yesterday and today family fund accepted my application wohooo x

@Alk19 ah I'm really glad yours is all sorted now. I've only just seen about your universal credit too. Hopefully you're not waiting too long for the actual payment to reach your bank account.

@Alk19 amazing news for you I requested the application for family fund but still haven't received it I didn't really take notice of it before when my daughter got diagnosed because everything was so new x

Hello, hope you don't mind me joining, these Mumsnet threads have helped me so much with this DLA claim ao I want to do the same
for other mums 😊

So little background story:

I have sent my new claim form off yesterday for my little boy (6)
He has an EHCP in place so I sent that as evidence.. I didn't want to send the Ed Psych report and other ones as they contain personal information about me too, which I didn't really want to share with the DWP.. He has been diagnosed with Autism but I'm still waiting for an official report/letter stating this. He's been put forward for ADHD assessment but I'm waiting for that to happen yet.

I am hoping the EHCP will be enough evidence (it's 24 pages long so I bloody hope so 😂).
Could anyone confirm/deny this at all please?

Will keep you all posted with updates ☺️

does anyone know how long it’s currently taking to hear from carers allowance, i filled out the form and it said 12 weeks however ive heard other people’s have been done within about 3-4 weeks.

@SBParker99 I got awarded carers last week put my claim in start of September I actually rang them up to chase it and she awarded it to me over the phone after going through a few things x

@Alk19 do you know if it’s common for them to do that? or was you just a one off?

@SBParker99 I was very surprised I wasn't expecting it but there was an issue with my work saying i was paid more than I was but I sent evidence and she awarded it there and then after going through it got my backpay a few days later then started getting my weekly payments Monday just gone no harm in ringing if you've been waiting a while x