DLA wait times part 12

[Mumofsoontobe5]

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.

@Mumofthreexx97 my scan dates same as yours fingers crossed it won’t be to much longer of us someone said they’re on 19th of April so hopefully don’t have to wait the full 3 and a half week x

Ahhh I’m feeling so anxious now it’s getting closer.. no diagnosis on the asd pathway have been referred just waiting for appointment but it’s taking ages. Have sent in occupational therapy report, ieps, and copy of sleep medication prescription just hoping this enough

I have my back pay today, so happy. Do I need to contact rax credits? Do I get any extra?

Currently on hold, scan date the 25th April. Also had to send my sons renewal for 23rd October so want to make sure it got there! Was delayed in sending as I’ve literally had to get a folder of evidence scanned.

Should recieve DLA for middle child this is the one with the scan date of 25th April but I know when I applied for oldest as youngest was receiving they knocked us back at first, apparently they don’t like giving multiples.

Eldest son autism diagnosed
Middle son autism sensory processing disorder and dyslexia all diagnosed
youngest son - Bilateral talipes, autism and speech delay

I’ve heard some people can get notability for autism but is this true. My youngest is a danger on roads he’s 6 but just runs away into roads and jumps at stranger similar to a Labrador. Or is that a rumour?

Anyway as I write this been on hold 14 mins and was on as soo as they opened so I’m guessing everyone from Mumsnet is ringing too. So hi queue buddies.

Yes you do, contact them and let them know was it a new claim?

Yes a new claim. I sent the paperwork off on the 7th April. The difference this will make to us it huge

Yes just let them know.
I can’t think how much more you get as I’m on UC but it’s a fair bit.

Just got off the phone I’ve been told it’s 17 weeks now, it’s not with a decision maker and basically don’t go calling again until the 29th.

Oh I’m so glad that I’ve found some people in the same situation as me!!
sent a new claim DLA child pack back off in April scan date 25/05/2023
i called in June they told me end of July for a decision just called again today as we are now in august to be told could be mid September!
anyone else scan date close to mine and have any updates yet? I’m seeing people in JUNE with decisions already it’s highly frustrating

I hope this helps a lady on the phone said to me the DM can take up to 2 weeks to make a final decision, fingers crossed for you x

Your a day before me! Fingers crossed for you x

Hi i was wondering if you have any update yet? My child has the same adhd and ASD no diagnosis I'm nervous he won't be awarded

ive had no update as of yet I’m going to call Monday it would have been 16weeks ago it’s so nerve wrecking honestly, hope you have an update soon

Me again..
My son is nearly 5 and was diagnosed with adhd and screened positive for oppositional behaviour. He is on melatonin ag night and his meds in the day for adhd. Has anyone been accepted in the similar situation. So worried I've waited all this time to be turned away x

I'm 5th may, was told end of august for a decision. Surprised you was told end of July.

I rang last week with scan date 27/04 and was told another 2 weeks

I sent form 7th July and Just called it’s a 17 week wait they sent a renew pack to apply for mobility as my son is 4 will be 5 in December he has been diagnosed with autism and currently getting HRC will they give for mobility as I sent all school reports speech therapy reports EHCP report prediction report also waiting on doctors appointment as my son having sleeping difficulties any mums or dads out there can give me and info let me know what you think

Just got off of the phone to the DLA helpline and they’re saying to call back after the bank holiday (28th August) and if I haven’t found out by then it will be escalated, fingers crossed for you all! X

I suppose everyone is in the same boat it's just the unknown and waiting!
All my fingers crossed for you!!

It’s so nerve wracking not knowing what’s going to happen and having to wait so long isn’t it! 😣

has anyone heard if they got overtime staff on this weekend

I'm not to sure if they do, by the sounds of last year wait to this years it's so much more wait time

Ah we have the same scan date, 3rd May.. The wait is killing me.
A family member applied and recieved a decision letter saying her child was rejected within 5 weeks of apllying! Not sure how she recieved a response that quick and we are all waiting still

Just rang to check they recieved additional info, the lady told me they are taking 17 weeks, my scan date was 26th April so just under another 2 weeks 🤞

Just seen my post I was suppose to say sent my pack off in MAY my scan date was the 25/04/2023 they told me 2 weeks for a DM another 2 weeks for a final decision

Received may sent back April scan date 25/04/33 *