DLA 2023 part 13

[Mumofsoontobe5boys]

DLA wait times
new claims 16-18weeks
coc 26-28 weeks
renewals within the week of needing done if sent in within a reasonable time

I updated uc to from the dm with rates and rates and they haven’t even bother to message me back and I updated my journal last week and then did a change of circumstances under the children roll on another 5 month wait 🤣🤣 but does anyone know if the disabled child element will be updated sooner with uc? Hoping the wait is just the back date of money I would have been entitled too!

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@Chels2020 I have seen the elements get put on rather quickly but the backdate can take anything from a few weeks to 4 months. I spoke to someone this morning as I got slightly confused what I was doing and she said once it's looked at they'll change our entitlement so 🤷🏻‍♀️

Honestly I don’t understand why they don’t all work or the same system! I changed it last week they have just message me to say it’s with verification team and once they have verified my changes presuming they mean check the rates I changed they can request backdating

single parent To 5 children it’s going to make a huge difference to me doubt the changes will be done within my current award period mind! Xx

So I’ve just called for a update as it’s 27 weeks today , I was told it will be end of October until here back which would take it to around 31 weeks 🤦‍♀️

That's terrible is it a coc or renewal? X

Did you add the message for it to be backdated too? And if its Middle care onwards you can add carers element, in case you weren't aware.
I'm over the moon for you ❤

Coc xx

@CoffeeLover90 I did ask for it to be backdated and I also did the carers element too and asked for that to be backdated also.

Thank you so much. We only thought we'd get a year award due to his age and circumstances so completely over the moon for 2 years! Xx

That's terrible seems to be really hit and miss with how long there taking some are 27 weeks some are over, hope you hear back soon x

Just been turned down for child with autism, doesn't have any extra needs apparently, school obviously don't think he needs any support, he behaves at school only because of the work o do behind the scenes to make that happen, devastated for my son, such an unfair system

@Mob12245 So sorry to hear that. Will you do a mandatory reconsideration? For additional evidence, ask a medical professional for a supporting statement if schools not been as helpful.

Tha'ts ridiculous is it for a new claim ?

Is anyone on here claiming or have claimed for a child with diabetes?

Change or circumstance x

new claim, only diagnosed this year and also has Hidradentis Suppurativa x

Over 16 week since scan date 20 week since I rung for forms how can this take so long so bloody frustrating not even had a text for a while is it even worth calling I went to once and said no need to call them but my son on medication since the claim will they know that?Will it make any difference?

Was awarded yesterday with HRC & LRM until 2026, This group kept me going through a long wait 🙌. So made up my 14YO Girl will be able to get all the help she deserves. Thanks guy's fingers crossed for you all..

@Chels2020 I’m waiting on the same, 8 oct I’ll find out as that’s when my payment is calculated, I’ll let you know 🤞

Hey they messaged me today uc about the change and they accepted it and said they will add to my next statement which funny enough is due tomorrow so I will
update you however I can’t see it taking effect that quick so expecting next month now x

@Mob12245 oh gosh that’s dreadful, I think having a school which is really advocating for the child, even if it’s not for educational purposes but for emotional health and well-being is so important. My middle son could have been left like that if he didn’t have the ADHD and dyslexia but the school he goes to is amazing they really make sure they look after the whole child. They had him in little sessions for social understanding, then a mentor to discuss emotions ect ect. If you sons school isint doing any of those things I honestly would be looking into different schools. As far as DLA goes it’s really hit and miss with which DM you get it seems from hearing on here. I wish you all the best and hope you get more support from schools in future and DLA. 🥰

@Chels2020 oh awesome, I’m hoping the backdating won’t take forever 🥴😅

@Louklou88 congratulations 🥳 my 14 yr old also recently got it till day before his 17th bday 🤗

The letters they added to my
jorunal suggest it will be added to my next statement but as I said I doubt this will be tomorrow would be lovely if it was but we’re taking about the dwp here 😂😂 they have accepted my changes for both boys from 05/08 for hrc and 05/05 for the lower element so would be nice I will let you know tomorrow xx

@Chels2020 oh fab I still haven’t had a response on my journal x

When did you do yours? I did mine Friday last week x