DLA Wait Times Part 9 (2023)

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Thought it was time for a new thread :)

Dani006 what UC for high and mobility low

Kimmarris941 yh i feel the same just want to know waiting this long now and my scan date is 28 November

Morning everyone ..my sons application has been with decision maker for 2 weeks plus .. I got through on the online chat this morning and was told it’s at its final steps of the process and has been passed on to a supervisor for decision to be approved .. was told a letter will be sent with outcome. I can’t help but worry. Is this usually what happens? Thank you x

KCC1988_ how do you get online chat with them

Is that for a renewal? X

A child with high rate care would get the severely disabled child element (on UC) which is £414.88 a month.
And the carers element is the same standard amount for everyone that qualifies x

Dani006 there only been giving me 132 pound one

Hi. Spoke with dla this morning and have been awarded mrc and lrm for my dd. Scan date 22/11. Was with dm from Monday and awarded yesterday. Can someone please tell me how I get disabled child element on uc please. tia

I sent off my sons renewal beginning of January, they received it 05/01. Had a letter this morning saying they have received the application and they will write once a desicion is made. Any ideas how long after the aknowledement letter it takes for renewal decisions? His current claim doesn't end until 11th May.

They won't look at it untill 2 weeks before the current claim ends xx

Ah OK thank you, his last renewal 3 years ago they did it all within 6 weeks and it was about a month before his then claim ended he was re-rewarded. Its all changed a bit then ha xx

Hi all. I’ve been following for a while. I’ve called this morning for an update and he said it’s with a decision maker but not gone to a case manager yet but I should receive a text any day now!!!! Scan date 5/12/22 Nottingham

Hi all

been a silent follower for a while.
our scan date was 23/11.
finally was brave enough to call and got through. Told it’s with a DM so a decision any day now

been a looong anxious 14/15 weeks hopefully hear something soon.

Awarded today after 14 weeks. Just checked my bank and it’s been deposited. No text or call. All backdated to when the form was stamped.
Looks like MCR which is what I was expecting. LB 3.5yrs so will check for mobility when I receive the letter will have to reapply when he’s 5. Scan date 23/11. Best wishes to everyone who’s still waiting. 💪💪💪

@Dawnie0709 my current award ends 14/3, I called yesterday and it wasn’t even with a dm yet the lady checked on their system and they aren’t even looking at renewals until it’s been with them until the 16th week.

That’s quick! I’m also in Nottingham so hoping it’s as quick as you
hope you get the news you need

what information did you send/did you get text updates?

That's not right if you get high rate care, message on your journal and question it x

Dani006-yh i have Would there back date it to me

Hey everyone. I'm new here. I only sent our form off 2/3 weeks ago so know I have a long wait ahead. Annoyingly getting the form sorted was delayed a few months so wasted so much time.

How do you get your scan date? Or follow it up in any way? I didn't even do signed for, wish I did but been so overwhelmed and just wanted it sent off.

Thanks

Has anyone heard from first week in December yet? I'm ringing now for update

Hiya. Your scan date is when your claim is received, although they might not actually scan it onto the system for a couple of weeks. I sent my son's claim by freepost and they wrote to me about 3 weeks later, telling me the date it was received. If you don't get a letter, you can give them a ring to make sure they have it. If you phoned for the form, as long as they get it within 6 weeks, your claim will be backdated to the date you rang x

@tbxx it's so hard isn't it!! I really feel for you. We do have a 2 bed but he's so disruptive in the night, my youngest is beginning to struggle with the behaviour of his older brother. Also my eldest isn't nice to him. Not just sibling rivalry, I mean it's physical and abusive. I'm really hoping this OT and DLA will be our life line

When is your scan date? I hope you get the same x

Thank you for explaining.

Unfortunately I didn't realise that and just printed it off myself. Then between separate issues at home and school cooperation, it took so long to complete. Done now though, will give it another couple if weeks then will call to see of they've received it.

It's amazing just how stressful completing a form is! x

My scan date is 11th Feb, ii have a long wait yet it seems 😫

Wow tamy463 how come yours is so quick? Is it new claim?