DLA Wait Times Part 9 (2023)

[Lostatsea10]

Thought it was time for a new thread :)

I got a text saying I was awarded - called today and have MRC and LRM and she said money should be there tomorrow.

@MygirlGrace aww i saw that too! the school report does back up what i have said and highlight additional needs the school have noticed and provide help for so thankfully it doesn’t contradict what i’ve said. i just need to send it off asap x

Ahh brilliant 😊that’s good. XX

My son is being assessed for asd his behaviour as changed so much from when I sent the form back he as got more challenging violent to the stage he as pulled my hair out when in shops he is throwing food out of trolley at people and his up to as many as 9 times in the night not for long about 20-30 mins each time do I send a letter to let them know how things are changing

Hi Everyone, Ive been following this thread for weeks silently just for updates. Ive just received a call from DLA, the DM asked me a couple of questions to clarify some things on the form and informed me that my daughter has been awarded HRC and LRM. I am in utter disbelief because I literally only sent her appointment letters that we are awaiting for her diagnosis. I had no other evidence. She's turned 3 in October. Im so happy its unreal! My scan date was 23rd November, I wasnt expecting to hear anything until mid march so it was a total surprise xx

Ah congratulations everyone! Some lovely news to start the week

sorry to keep going on but when you’re awarded make sure you let tax credits know asap, i called this afternoon after being awarded DLA today and they have sorted my tax credits already and will have increased payments from this week x

Our last claim was awarded until the day before my sons 5th birthday too. 17/01 ours was due to run out, they renewed his claim HRC on 05/01 and added LRM to start from his 5th birthday ☺️ his last award was only 2 years but this time it’s been renewed until 2031 x

My claim got denied 😫 such a joke after such a long wait! I’ve done a mandatory reconsideration which was received 24/2 anyone know how long MR are taking?

Sorry to hear that, fingers crossed you get a different outcome with an MR. From what I have read on the facebook group, MR's are around 6 weeks xx

@lillysmammy thank you. Fingers crossed 🤞🏻

@Supermom92 Anoo my anxiety has been at its worst lately hopefully in just over a month we should no I just want them to hurry up n start on Decembers I’ll feel like it’s closer then lol
i recieved a text this morning saying that they are looking into my child1 dla claim
so am wondering if the looking at it now

@Logzy1 i had that text too but was 31/01 and been awarded today so i think it’s an automated text :(

I also received a text but it said they are still looking at my child's dla1 form so hopefully it will be soon .

Hi, hope you can help. Mine has gone to a DM today for renewal, scan date 31/1 renewal expires 11/3. Do you know the average time the DM takes?

@MygirlGrace me too, I’ve got my fingers crossed for you

When your awarded and they text you what does it say?

Hi all. Started following this thread recently. My scan date is 9/01 so I have long wait yet. I have been reading some of the stuff on the DLA support group on Facebook and I’m panicking if I have sent in enough evidence. My daughter is 30 months but is on numerous waiting lists. I have sent in the access pathway referral. A report from portage. A letter from the NHS about being on a waiting list for speech and language therapy. Her tracking from nursery and her iep. I am waiting on a EHCP. Also been referred to occupational therapy for a helmet as she headbangs. I have seen people do sleep plans. Should I do one and submit one now as additional evidence? I also have an email stating she’s been accepted for her CDC assessment. Should I send it in or just wait? Any advice is appreciated. Thank you.

I am in the South East my scan date is down as the 24/11, confirmed by letter. The second time I rang I was told it was the 28/11. Yesterday I called for an update, got through to a right snooty lady who couldn’t wait to get off of the phone.
I pushed her anyway for an update, she eventually checked and confirmed my DD’s claim is not yet with a Decision Maker. Advised a 15 week wait, I asked her to add to my notes that I would like to be sent a text regarding an outcome. (Saves that dreaded hour on hold!) I should know in 2-3 weeks, but they feel completely clueless at DLA. It is such a horrible, torturous wait! It shouldn’t be this much of a battle to get the additional help our children need.

I’ve had a text saying we qualify 🎉 I’m going to ring at 9 to find out the rates

Congratulations hun xx What was your scan date again? Just to give everyone an idea on dates for those waiting still xx

Congratulations @Lostatsea10 very happy for you

Rang this morning- had a really helpful lovely lady (which helps) who told me we were at the top of the list for a decision 🥹 scan date 23/11 should receive a text when decision is made. Finger crossed for all those waiting xxx

Mid rate care, low rate mobility. Scan date 23/11. East Kent. So relieved!

congratulations lovely xxx