DLA Wait Times Part 8 (2023)

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It's looking like we're going to need a new thread. Good luck to everyone waiting for a decision. Our scan date is 02/11 so it could be any day now, but most likely another week or two.

Yeah he is very good at listening, but I think he can't understand why I'm so OTT over this waiting.
I can't myself really but I think I'm just hyper focusing on it, as something I CAN wait for and call if needed or gather more evidence etc.
I don't know, maybe it's easier to focus on this wait than the wait for CAMHS help, or other support services that just don't seem to ever come 🙈😂 at least this has a time frame haha

He claim is due to end July

@Hayhoarematthews you should get it automatically in march but if not definitely ring them up, at the minute they aren’t even looking at renewals until a few weeks before they are due to end.

Ok thank you first time having to do a renewal, is it as long as a new claim pack? And do you have to re list everything like a new claim

Mine is 8/11. I spoke to a lady this morning who told me they are still on at least 13 weeks to get to DM ! I thought it was 13 weeks til decision 😪
So I'm thinking at least another 2 weeks. And really trying now to not think about it...or wait for the postman, or jump at every text 😂😂

@Hayhoarematthews its pretty much the same yes, even though it’s a renewal it’s still treat as a new claim so all new info and evidence will have to be provided.

OK thank you If not much has changed so no new evidence do you resend all the previous evidence off again

@Hayhoarematthews it’s got to be your most up to date and recent evidence, I always send evidence with a 2/3 year window from the last renewal I did.

OK thank you she only got her award in October and was for 1 year which is July when I first applied so only a few appointments since she got her award

@Hayhoarematthews ok, so anything you have from the time she was awarded use that, they can always request info from professionals, is she under the hospital?

Will start getting it up together, yes she is and under a nurse she was due to be seen by hospital before Xmas but hasn't so I'm currently trying to chase this up aswell

@Hayhoarematthews yes definitely keep on at them as it’s a nightmare for hospital appointments now, it’s better to get everything prepared so when it does come through it’s a case of filling the form in, also I always write extra about everyday life and all aspects of life which is hard for my son.

My scan date was 1/11 expecting to hear something in next few days. Apparently doing this date now. Hate the anxiety 😣

Thats what I thought I would do, yes I did that last time with my daughters so will do the same again you would think with renewals it would be a case of a more simple form considering it had already been accepted

I had my claim scanned on the 4/11 still nothing and not with a decision maker yet. The wait is gruelling

My scan date is 28 November and its soo long

@Hayhoarematthews no it’s not nice having to do them at all, it’s very stressful especially now with the length of time you have to wait but if you start now and just write a bit at a time it’s easier.

My scan date 31/10 I phoned this morning not with a DM yet might go at the weekend but may be another week or two for a decision.

Been following these threads for a few months now. Called up today for an update on my claim for my twins. Scan date 01/11 for both. One was awarded MRC yesterday, the other not decided yet. Thought I’d let people know

Waiting stress people out

Is there anyone on her for a renewal that will run out on the 17/02?

Thanks Bobbie. Congratulations. Good luck for yout other twin.

Literally this! 13 weeks I’ve been waiting -.-

Been following this thread for a while. Scan date for my twins 31/10. Sent as much as possible evidence. Really want to call and afraid at the same time 😩

Definitely call to see where you are and give a time frame!