DLA wait times Part 13

[Piony]

I see thread 12 is full. Is there a Part 13 already, or shall we make this it?

Thanks, I got through just a minute ago - the form online is for new claims only. My renewal pack has been sent but 2nd class so it should be here this week hopefully.

Does anyone know how long backpay generally takes? I forgot to ask when I spoke to them

Mine was a new claim amd I got the paper work from dla child gov website. Never asked for it just printed and sent back once filled in.

My scan date is the 20/5 and the chap told me this morning another 3 weeks not with DM yet. Advised I don't call back for 3 weeks. Telling everyone different stories.

I finally got through- still with DM has been since the 12/09…. Scan date 18/05, is it looking unlikely my son will be awarded at this point???? So fed up of all of this

Kyarcy1316 DLA for Children: Advice and Support and DLA support and advice group uk

Any news your same date as me x

I am same scan date,and also heard nothing, don't give up .18/5 on the phone now x

I was awarded for my son Thursday does any one know how long it takes for 1st payment to reach your account xx

my eldests DLA claim ends December 28th. I have had the form for a week or so now and got nowhere with it because my mum passed away suddenly and I'm executor so lots to deal with alongside 2 kids who are now massively distressed at losing their nan.
how are renewals going currently, I'm sure I read previously that they aren't getting seen much before the renewal date. my question is will getting it back by mid October be ok?

Hi everyone,

Scan date was 23/05. Letter said 15 week wait. I called on 15 weeks and said looking at 17 weeks still waiting to be allocated to a DM. Called today on 17 weeks and the nice gentleman said currently they are on 19 week time frame, however my sons claim has been allocated to a DM today. So hopefully won't be too much longer until a decision is made. I feel like crying, I just hope my little boy gets what he deserves as it will help me so much with all the extra things I have to pay for.

Good luck everyone x

I hope it’s not much longer for you!

Thank you! Will keep everyone updated. We will all get what our children deserve, just nerve-wracking waiting x

currently on phone hold for1 hour and 15 minutes minutes to see whats going on with my claim for my son Claims are currently taking 19 weeks before going to decision maker and then 2 weeks after for decision on claim so all in all 21 weeks for new claims :( so for june 2nd looking at 27th October 2023

I really hope they are over estimating to people because the wait is absolutely ridiculous now for these poor children I know people who are waiting on decisions to pay for private care etc it’s an absolute nightmare I actually think the wait is now worse then filling out the forms and that was bad enough. Fingers crossed for everyone

currently on phone hold for1 hour and 15 minutes minutes to see whats going on with my claim for my son Claims are currently taking 19 weeks before going to decision maker and then 2 weeks after for decision on claim so all in all 21 weeks for new claims
so for june 2nd looking at 27th October 2023

Totally agree with you it is unbelievable wait times

I 100% feel these call handlers are over estimating the wait for a decision to ease call volumes on the centre. As from poster being told unrealistic time frames receives a decision way before then, some even same evening after being told it hasn’t reached the DM yet. I think our best chance for estimate is to follow those being awarded which last week was the 18/05 on Friday. Therefore 19-24/05 are expecting a decision this week or with decision maker and will hear early next week.

dont be disheartened if you hear others hear or if you are told a timeframe of 19 weeks. I am sure we will be updated with good news on this thread this week and our children are awarded what they deserve. In the meantime I would advise to call if you have reached 17 weeks time frame and not before then otherwise they will fill you with anxiety even more.

Still waiting for a decision. Been with DM since the 7th 😳

Mines been with DM since 12th 😭 I’m so anxious at this point

It's when they're waiting for more information mines currently waiting on the school.

Oh is it really??? I didn’t know that! Ok well that’s something then I guess, they just keep telling me ‘ it’s with the DM’

Keep the faith guys. I have DLA pending in my account, looks like we got middle rate care. Scan date 19/05. Also on Friday I was told the middle of October

Great stuff!