Dla waiting times second thread

[Ems1991]

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

@Sarantfc so sorry to hear this. I am currently awaiting to hear back from a mandatory reconsideration.
You will need to request a statement of reasons which outlines why they declined in full. Then you can write back with your reasons why you disagree and provide further supporting evidence.

Try this guide and good luck.

www.advicenow.org.uk/file/2744/download?token=IdG89Vs7

@Sirzy am I able to send in other information with that? Like a letter from the consultant & ask his pre school to do one? As tbf they only filled in the little box before.

@Nmhx she read them out over the phone & the decision maker believes that he is of a typical developing 4 year old which I know that isn’t the case.
Thank you! I’m going to get a copy of his letter from consultant & ask the nursery to do a long letter outlining all his needs and extra care he has there.

@Mummyof3boz as upsetting as it is I’m glad I know now. Good luck with yours x

@Sarantfc you can supply as much supporting evidence as you wish for a MR but I would 100% suggest writing a letter with it saying you’re supplying further evidence for the MR and outline why you disagree with the reasons stated for the rejections.
I bullet pointed the reasons and put why I disagreed.
For example one of the reasons for my son being rejected was “you said DS is prone to running off when mobilising outside the home and can come to harm, however no evidence supplied by means of a hospital discharge letter outlining injury”
I had replied directly to that saying I was aware of how to safeguard my child whilst walking outside the home, no harm has come to him as I have kept him safe. Since the last time he broke lose and ran off into the road I have kept him restrained - not typical of a 3 year old.

I hope that helps.

@Sarantfc ..my heart breaks for you cos i know it’s gut wrenching to say the least ..keep at it defo do the MR ..I did one with both of my children and they went from nothing straight to high care so do not let them put you off ..take it all in , deep breath fresh day then smash owt the MR..wishing you good luck x

@Sarantfc I feel for you 😣 im expecting the same decision too 😕 i had no evidence to send with mine. Didnt even get anyone to fill the box in.

@Mumoflewbielew I didn’t have any evidence to supply and my sons was rejected because I did not supply evidence. Hopefully yours does t go the same way. I feel like I’m straight back to square one waiting for them to look over everything again.
I had written my son was awaiting paediatrician appointment and they said I sent no supporting letter from paediatrician — 😩 like wth?!

I very eloquently outlined the extra care he needed but that for them wasn’t enough 🤷🏼‍♀️ I commented on that in the MR accompanying letter I sent also.

@Nmhx I tood them I'm waiting for him to be assessed and diagnosed.. i sent a copy of an email i received from small steps saying they are finally ready for more infor from school and myself. We have been waiting years and nothing is happening for him. My son is on The special educational needs register amd has been since primary school.not surr if that will help our case or not if they contact school. I know ill end up doing a MR 🙄

@Mumoflewbielew hopefully not. 🤞🏼

I’ve received Lucas medication review appointment is it worth phoning up and letting them know?

Thank you all so much ladies you’ve made me realise after being so upset I will fight for my boy. These people don’t know him nor do they know the care I need to give him daily. I’m going to fight this with all I have. I found the letter from the consultant that outlines his difficulties at nursery and that he has referred us to the CDC for assessment. I will also be asking nursery for a more in-depth letter because what they wrote to the consultant is completely different to what they put to DLA..

Wishing everyone the best in getting the correct decision for your little ones. ❤️

@Mummyof3boz ..why not ..can’t do no harm , if anything might hurry them along x

Hoping someone’s had some good news today …ladies ??

Ive heard nothing today

@Mumoflewbielew how long have you been waiting now ? X

@Hannm123 they got my form 23rd july.. got a letter last friday at the 8 week point, called yesterday and was told it is with the decision maker

@Mumoflewbielew ..ooh fingers crossed for you you should get a decision in the next couple of days x

I’ve heard nothing ladies I did phone and record his appointment wether it’s made any different or not I’m no sure but I’ve no even had with decision maker always say few weeks @Mumoflewbielew u might find if u phone tomorrow u will know then. Fingers crossed for u x

@Hannm123 how’s ur day been today any further forward?x

Nope nothing ladies so far

Nope ..nothing ladies ..received a “sorry for the delay letter yesterday ..going to ring them again on Monday and see if anything’s changed x

Still nothing on my side either. Going to try ring them again today I think, hoping for a better update!

What dates are yours ladies ?? @Nic247 @Kirstie1990 xx

27th july hun x

@Hannm123 mines 26th, just got off the phone. First she said the claim hasn't been looked at yet but then she called straight back and said it actually has been looked at and awarded. No mobility because of her age, but we got high rate care.