dla part 11

[megan345]

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Thank you. ❤

Hi,, my scan date is 10th March, got a letter today apologising for delay, anyone with same date have any news or updates please? Thank you 😊

Oh how stressful. I hope they did turn it round for you that fast in the end.

I rang up on Friday gone and they said it will be sent with a decision maker at 15 weeks which makes it this friday

Thank you is your date 10th March too ? 🙂. 🤞 fingers crossed it doesn't take too much longer 🤞 good luck all 🙂

Yeah im 10th march too. Hopefully we both get good news by the end of the week

We are the 17th of March and I got that letter last week too However it was dated the 3rd of May!

Oh I do hope so 😊. I'll keep my fingers crossed for everyone 🤞🤞 good luck 👍

I rang today with a different question but checked the status and they said my application should be with a decision maker this week or next. Scan date is 8 March so I hope this week!! I'm planning to ring again on Friday.

Great news to hear that people are getting closer and closer. My scan date is 20th of March and I have one more piece of evidence that I’ll send off tomorrow so hopefully that helps my son’s case🤞

@ItsBritneyBitchhhh do you send your evidence recorded ?
I have more evidence but scared to send in case I need to appeal, for an appeal I think you need brand new evidence to even appeal at all

@Autismum4 yeah I always send it recorded as my first ever claim didn’t arrive (I put it in the post box!)

I’m sure if you’re not happy with the decision or if you disagree then you can ask for a Mandatory Reconsideration. The claim gets looked at by another DM and I don’t believe you have to send off further evidence at this stage. I could be wrong as I’m hoping we won’t have to appeal!

DS has a rare genetic disorder and has weekly appointments. I’ve probably sent off about 50 pages of evidence!🫣 if you think it’ll help your DC’s case then I’d just send it anyway. Hopefully you won’t have to go through the appeal process at all. I understand why you’re thinking ahead though. It’s a tough one!

Thank you so much. I guess to avoid it going to an appeal or Mr send the evidence now.
I can always get another piece of evidence because ds has soo many professionals in his life at the moment and they all agree his needs are so complex he will achieve dla. They all told me to go for it.
How are everyone's little ones in this heat?
My son struggles with sleep anyway and he isn't getting much he's napping 3 hours during the day time and 3 hours at night. I'm honestly shattered in bits

Does anyone have the FULL address of where to send additional evidence? The Freepost address can’t be recorded as there’s no postcode.

I don’t have the envelope with the full address on that allows you to send more evidence as I’ve already used it! Don’t want to take my chances with the postbox again haha. Thank you

I'm on the phone again 40 minutes so far. Tried to get through yesterday but after 1 hour and 27 minutes I got cut off!! 😭 my scan date was middle of January and I've heard nothing. Although mine is a change of circumstances. I've been told they take longer but I really don't know 😔

Ours is a child’s renewal. Claim end date today. Renewal form returned in March. I called yesterday and after 57 minutes was told
it was with a DM. I’ve just received a call this afternoon asking a few questions and they said “I should hear shortly”. Why would they ask how long it takes to settle him on a night and whether he wakes up the full house? All this was put on the form.

I’d ring tomorrow they’ve probably made a decision

Has anyone with scan date round the 10th heard anything yet

Hey

Our wait is finally over.

Scan date: 8 March
Award date: 20 June

We phoned up to find out what we were awarded. We were awarded higher rate care (can't get mobility yet due to age). This will make such a difference. 😀

@BoomSatsuma hi congratulations what age is your little one? My ds is going to be 2 in 6 weeks and hoping age won't matter when it's based on needs.... I have sent plenty of evidence from professionals working with him and epilepsy care plan

@Autismum4 He's just turned 3.

We actually didn't have a lot of evidence in terms of reports but he's on waiting list for lots of professionals. We only submitted a report from the health visiting team alongside the DLA form.

Fingers crossed for you. If you don't get what want always take it further.

Thank you, his needs are so extreme and has the use of safety equipment day and night for his own wellbeing so if they refuse a child with such needs then I'd be concerned the dm cannot read properly

Hi everyone my little one was awarded middle rate care, I recieved a text this morning scan date was 9th March but awarded from 15th March if this helps anyone.
I don't know how this will affect universal credit though

That's great news congratulations 🎊

I'm pretty sure you get the disability element added on for universal credit. So your universal credit should increase Contact them they should be able to advise you what to do x

Amazing!! Congratulations to those that have been awarded, great news🥂