DLA wait times part 12

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New thread for DLA wait times part 12 please inform information others may feel helpful in their wait wait times are currently looking at being
15-17 weeks for DLA new claims.

@Jodie1204 let me know what they say same scan date

Good luck. My anxiety is through the roof now it seems that they’re processing 02/05/2023.

My application went in on the 25th May and scan date was the 2nd June should i ring them or just be patient?

same here. feel physically sick knowing a decision could be close

Thats ok

The children element of up to 2 children is a standard allowance already given that isnt because of having a disabled child.
The only elements you can receive once receiving dla is a disability element for either mrc or hrc, and a carers element which is different from carers allowance.
if you work and are not entitled to carers allowance but receive uc you are entitled to the carers element x

So..
I called earlier, it’s with the DM at the moment
so I should hear something soon..
it was with him/her on Friday so I’m hoping I’ll find out at the end of the week?
im unsure if I would get it as I litterally sent it off 2 weeks after diagnoses.. but I know the wait is long -.-

Update! Just got off the phone and have been awarded! I am shaking and crying and I can't quite believe it!
I have been awarded HRC & LRM until 2027 xx
Utterly gobsmacked!

If we re awarded, currently we get about £200 UC but as DH works and I don't so I know I could be eligible for disabled child and carers element but also carers allowance.

If I get carers allowance backdated how would UC take the money we ll owe them back, is it that they take it gradually or are we going to potentially owe UC a few hundred pounds in one go?

That’s correct I get direct careers allowance and I also single parent and I have this deduction from universal credit you can only get careers allowance direct or carer element on uc x

We’ll done what’s your scan date x

Well done!! What is your child's diagnosis? And when was your scan date. Bet your so relieved xx

Universal credit will take it in instalments, they can’t take more than 25% of your standard allowance but you can call debt management and request that they take less.

Scan date was 3/5 so 17 weeks tomorrow xx
His diagnosis is Autism and Sensory Processing disorder.

I am so relieved but I can't quite believe it. Thank you everyone and good luck to you all 🤞

I think our entitlement is probably going to end up a lot less than the full standard allowance amount as a couple anyway, does make it just 25% off what we would get monthly in that case?

Yes 25% of what you receive, or you can call then and discuss payment plans.

Hi was this realating to my post about my son and his renal condition? X

Hi was this relating to my post relating to my son and renal?x

That's great, thank you for your help

Can anyone advise what ti do next.. I am on old style tax credits and I work 16 hours. I am been told today HRC & LRM so when I call tax credits so I tell them my scan date is the day I was awarded from and then do I need to specifically ask for a back date/carers element or allowance I have no clue what one is what. I know one of them takes £ for £ so I won't even apply for that one
Thank you x

I gave in and called them! Awarded mrc no mobility as my boy is only 4! Scan date the 2nd of May!

I called them waited 1 hour twenty minutes and they hung up on me 😭
Scan date 5/5 fed up of this now.

Yes just call tax credits and inform them of the dla award and when it was awarded from.. carers is the the one that takes money. Everything will automatically be backdated 🙂

That’s amazing news! So happy for you! My son has autism and our scan date was 3/5 so fingers crossed we hear back soon 🥹 I’m so nervous! X

Omg! I’ve been awarded wasn’t actually expecting it! Scan date 2/05