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dla part 11

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megan345 · 26/04/2023 16:30

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megan345 · 08/05/2023 11:43

Unknown123qw · 08/05/2023 11:41

Feeling so anxious I didn't really fill enythin in...the school did it all the part I'm supposed to fill in about what my sons like I only written a little bit school SENCO added a letter to say he has 1to1 and counseling SPEECH and LANGUAGE said he has a LANGUAGE DISORDER that affects other areas aswell I had half a page of EDUCATIONAL PHYSIOLOGIST that just explained he displays SEMH needs and a report to say he's below average in processing information but at hight for speed and writing and below average for something else I just have the worst gut feeling were Gona be refused I have about a week left for a decision

i thought i'd get refused too as i didn't use any additional sheets of paper, didn't fill in the someone who may know them etc and not much evidence! and my boy was 8 months when we filled the forms and babies are hard to get dla for but we were awarded middle rate.

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Unknown123qw · 08/05/2023 12:00

It's hard knowing who's gonna pick up Ur application I just have this weird gut feeling 😭 congratulations on getting awarded iv heard to award babies is hard so u must of had a really good case I'm just unsure there Gona c my son as needing more care as others in his age group his is mainly school related he struggles so much more than eny other boy in his class they have stated he needs extra support in school I just don't no if it's enought xx

Unknown123qw · 08/05/2023 12:02

Like extra support to do his school work extra support in understanding extra support in spoken language extra support in basically evrythin they stayed he has speech therapy 2x a week and has councelin 1x a week and is in a nurture provision bit had no been aloud in to main stream class with lots of support put in place

Daisymum18 · 09/05/2023 10:09

Has anyone called DLA this morning and know what time frame they are giving this week for decisions on new claims last week it was 14 weeks

J8231 · 09/05/2023 10:27

I have just seen on another chat someone called this morning with a similar scan date to us. They told them to call back in 2 weeks, just a waiting game isn't it

Daisymum18 · 09/05/2023 10:55

It is but I still feel they should stick to the time scale they give on the letter they send I know people say it's generic and hasn't been changed but they manage to change the time scale they tell people every week Ive come to realise if you don't have a decision one week they always seem to add another week on we are at 13 weeks as of yesterday I bet If I called I'd get told no decision still in que should be with a DM next 15 weeks for a decision

Unknown123qw · 09/05/2023 11:20

I rang this morning dead on 9 and he gent said it's taking 14 weeks but last Tuesday when I rang they said 17 weeks

Daisymum18 · 09/05/2023 11:38

I rang last Wednesday and was told DMS put an email out that week saying 14 week wait time it's crazy how they can just tell you any old crap but not bad if they still saying 14 weeks fingers crossed for some news end of this week beginning of next but not holding out much hope whens your scan date x

Daisymum18 · 09/05/2023 14:17

Called DLA totally unexpected my daughter was awarded MRC on Saturday just gone our scan date was 6th Feb so happy for her the man said they are working on end of Jan beginning of Feb at the moment anyone still waiting I'm sure it's anyday now I didn't get a text had I not called I wouldn't of known till payment went in if you haven't called in last few days it's worth calling you just never know as of Wednesday her claim was still in the que by Saturday with a DM and decision made patients is a vertue

J8231 · 09/05/2023 14:33

That's amazing congratulations, bet your relieved now.
I havant called what do you say to them, I feel like a pain ringing them I have only rang twice 1st time to see if they actually got the form and 2nd to see if they got the extra evidence, I really hope we get ours soon now with being the same scan date

Daisymum18 · 09/05/2023 14:49

All I said was just calling to see if there's an update on my daughter's claim give them they info they ask for and they can tell you if it's still in que with a DM or if a decision has been made or not it's worth calling if you haven't called in the last week or so definitely a huge relief she got what she deserves

Unknown123qw · 09/05/2023 14:54

Aw amazing news fantastic so pleased for you my scan date is the 20th

J8231 · 09/05/2023 14:55

Daisymum18 · 09/05/2023 14:49

All I said was just calling to see if there's an update on my daughter's claim give them they info they ask for and they can tell you if it's still in que with a DM or if a decision has been made or not it's worth calling if you haven't called in the last week or so definitely a huge relief she got what she deserves

I might call on Friday, I just hate calling places so I try and put it off. Definitely I'm so happy for you and its over for you now

Daisymum18 · 09/05/2023 15:01

Not quite my son has a claim waiting

J8231 · 09/05/2023 15:05

Daisymum18 · 09/05/2023 15:01

Not quite my son has a claim waiting

I have another aswell for my daughter scan date 10th Feb for that one

barelyfunctional · 09/05/2023 15:35

My partner phoned to chase up one of ours today as only received confirmation that one arrived. He was told 13 week wait and that our form arrived to them on 24th March but was only scanned in today! Hoping it’s still backdated to when we phoned since it technically got there in time…

Daisymum18 · 09/05/2023 16:03

Got at least another 8 week wait for my son's his SD is march 29

J8231 · 09/05/2023 16:59

I have just received a text message to say my child qualifies for dla, I'm going to call in the morning to find out the rates, was so worried we wouldn't get it

Daisymum18 · 09/05/2023 17:16

Awee that's fab see told you so chuffed for you hopefully you'll find out in the next few days for your daughter as well the feel of relief is a welcome one I bet

Mummytofivegirls · 09/05/2023 17:23

I just come across this post, I commented on the others just wanted to say my scan date is 10/2 so 13 weeks on friday and I rang this morning was told it still hadn't been looked at and to call back in 2 weeks. Seem to told different all the time 😫

Unknown123qw · 09/05/2023 17:39

Ino I got told 17 weeks Tuesday then 14 today then 3 today all different dnt no what to believe eny more

J8231 · 09/05/2023 17:42

Daisymum18 · 09/05/2023 17:16

Awee that's fab see told you so chuffed for you hopefully you'll find out in the next few days for your daughter as well the feel of relief is a welcome one I bet

It's been such a long wait but makes it so worth it doesn't it.

J8231 · 09/05/2023 17:43

Mummytofivegirls · 09/05/2023 17:23

I just come across this post, I commented on the others just wanted to say my scan date is 10/2 so 13 weeks on friday and I rang this morning was told it still hadn't been looked at and to call back in 2 weeks. Seem to told different all the time 😫

I would think yours won't be that long away now, when I called last week was told middle of May so that would of been 15 weeks in total so has been worked sooner than expected really, will keep my fingers crossed for you

Peachlollipop · 09/05/2023 18:09

Can I join this thread? I’m waiting for a decision- scan date 1 March. I’m also hoping they look kindly at the scan date- I had to return the forms by 29 Feb to keep my claim date. I did post in what should have been enough time, but postal delays meant it arrived on 2 March. I’ve been told that it will be down to the decision maker to decide what date to go on.

baublewobble · 09/05/2023 18:33

Peachlollipop · 09/05/2023 18:09

Can I join this thread? I’m waiting for a decision- scan date 1 March. I’m also hoping they look kindly at the scan date- I had to return the forms by 29 Feb to keep my claim date. I did post in what should have been enough time, but postal delays meant it arrived on 2 March. I’ve been told that it will be down to the decision maker to decide what date to go on.

The same has happened to me. I posted in enough time but my scan date is the day after the date on the form. Needed to be there by 21st and scan date is 22nd. Wish I sent recorded delivery!