DLA waiting times part 7

[mammaov3]

Hi everyone i started new thread as the other one was getting full my scan date is 23rd September still waiting for decision.

My case manager left a message in the journal for me

Has anyone been back dated carers while on income support

@Losttheplot1 I only received a letter to say that the decision maker had accepted my reasons of late notice, nothing about the amounts awarded yet!

My sons claim is with the decision maker now I've just got off the phone. It's a renewal and his claim is due to end the 28/1. His scan date was October 21st

morning! So been watching this thread for ages… scan date 29/09… been with a case worker for a week today and still no desicion he said looks like they’ve not asked for any extra info so should be decided end of this week! My daughter is 8 and has a diagnosis of ADHD… included diagnosis letter and 2 years of medical records as she has serious bowel problem (stool withholding and incontinence) but not sure this is enough info! It doesn’t effect at school as she is so embarrassed she would never tell the staff but wears pads included all this but so worried it’s going to be declined!!

Anyone share light on this! My daughter claim been passed from DM specialist trace officer? I'm completely dumfounded as to how this process is working! Anyone had similar?

Scan date 18th October, just called and still not with a DM, advised another 2 week wait.

Mines 11/10 so I bet mine hasn’t been looked at yet either

12/10 here. So frustrating.

My daughter had very similar issues she wore pull ups or pads she was awarded high rate care when she was 5 she’s 15 now and is still on medication due to stool withholding xx

Oh bless her thanks for your message, the money would really help to go privately, currently on an nhs waiting list and getting passed from pillar to post! Hope everyone gets some good news asap! X

Anyone know how long it takes for uc to back pay disability and Carer's element? Thanks!

I just called about my submitted claim, scan date 12/10 was told minimum of
13 weeks before going to dm, decision by mid to end of feb - 19 weeks approx if no decision by then to call back and they can investigate

They seem to tell everyone different things. Most people seem to find out by 13-14 weeks. I’m same scan date as you.

Yeah I think mine will be over 14 weeks, it’s 13 weeks tomorrow, guessing it takes dm longer than a week 🙄

@Roxmum14 Hi there, I done a change of circumstance on the 23/12. Recieved a message yesterday saying DM had accepted the delay in reporting. Still waiting for them to calculate the back payment. Some people have had theirs processed alot sooner, I think it depends on the area your in.

@Roxmum14 thats strange my scan date was 16/09 for mobility but classed as change of circumstances I was told 21 weeks wait

@Cody3 @Roxmum14 Hi, yes mine is a change of circumstances for mobility scan date 4th October I have also been told 21-22 weeks. The man on telephone said the change of circumstances are taking the longest. I think possibly because we are already getting the care part and at least getting some payments it is seen as a lesser priority to them x

@Losttheplot1 thank you for replying! I must be in a pretty quick area cos half an hour after posting my previous comment I had a note on my uc journal to say the payments had been changed to reflect the change in circumstances and then 10 minutes later the back payment was in my account! Feeling very grateful that we've had such an easy journey so far!

Just wondering if it’s all done in the same office? I’m West Sussex, when I rung was told I have about 7 week wait. Scan date 16/11.

I think it’s regional. My correspondence address is Wolverhampton.

@MygirlGrace yeah makes sense

Has anyone had any extra help towards housing benefit or council tax with a dla claim? I was told to ring them back when my claim goes through

My scan date was 8th October 2022.

I have just called up and they have said that it is with a decision maker.

And VS! Although it’s a bit of a drag now isn’t it? -.-