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

Make sure you have updated the change of circumstances under the children themselves rather than journal message it gets sorted quicker goes straight to verify then on journal ask for back payment xx

I did both on Saturday. I believe they update changes quite quickly, so future statements will have the added elements but its the back date which takes forever.
Although, I declared child care payments last month for the first time and within a week I had a response and the additional payment back to my account.
So, we'll see. Not expected an answer anytime soon

22/09 🥴

Yes I did that and also the carer element

Yeah we’ll we shall se the letter I got states:

The decision maker has decided that special circumstance apply and your universal credit will be adjusted from the date of the change (this is the date I rang dla) then it goes on to say changes in your universal credit entitlement will be shown in your next monthly statement which is obviously tomorrow so I really can’t see if happening that quick xx

Hi @Jolouise1986 I’m 15weeks 2 days now. I’m sick of waiting too. My last text was 19/09 just saying they’re still looking at child’s claim we will write to you.. the most anxious wait ever x

I think (I might be wrong) the back payment comes when they add the letter that says we owe you £xx
But that does definitely sound like the elements will be on your next statement.

We’ll then I’ve had no such letter 😂😂 and don’t imagine I will anytime soon either but hey ho at least they have added the current elements the boys are entitled to x

@Lovely17 currently on hold to them 50 mins already I get they are obviously busy but a bit ridiculous now 😒

@Jolouise1986 did you manage to get through to them? X

@Lovely17 on hold for 1 hour 30 mins.19 1/2 weeks they said its taking

Hi everyone,
Just thought I'd update you all. My scan date was 2/06. I spent an hour and 45 mins trying to get through today. When the man answered who was lovely. He said a decision has been made! Hrc lrm I could of cried! I didn't reicieve a text. He said letter is in the post today and back pay is on its way should recieve by Tues next week. He explained about renewals to. He was so helpful. My boy can now have the sensory things he needs! Not to mention endless packs of crisps 😂 x

Anyone heard back in regards to change of circumstance 27 weeks 3 days

@Jolouise1986 jesus, the wait is getting longer every time someone posts 😭

@Mumof2boys11 yay, so happy for you!! About bloody time. Hope mine hurries up now x

Change off circumstance rang regarding my sons claim scan date 17/04/23 been told 25 weeks min at the moment.So hopefully not to much longer my son turned 3 in july so had to apply for mobilty section as he has a diagnosis of Ullrich Muscular dystrophy. He has been in a wheelchair since he was 2 cant walk but sadly you can't get mobilty till they are 3. Just a very long process sadly goodluck with your case.

@Lovely17
Thank you, what scan date are you. Fingers crossed you xx

@CoffeeLover90 @Mumofkidsx3

my statement is available today and the change has been added for both boys no back payment so you maybe right that will be separate xx

@Mumof2boys11 my scan date is 20/06 so probably still got a few weeks to go yet 😔 just hope she gets something x

@Lovely17 fingers crossed it comes quicker for you and by end of Oct your have a decision! 🥰

Can anyone advise on UC?
Me and my partner have never claimed it. Between us we probably earn 55k a year. Are we entitled now Little one is on hrc lrm or are we not? I'm so confused with it.

Thank you and good luck to you all today hope you hear back today 🙏 x

@Mumof2boys11 I use entitledto.co.uk
Put in your circumstances, include any child care costs. For the caring part put yes, so carers element is included, it then tells you how much uc you can claim.
I'm on 28k, single household and still get a top up, even without dla

@Mumof2boys11 thank you 😊.. hope you get things sorted with UC as well x

18.1 weeks now and still not heard anything, has everyone else with the same scan date 31/5 heard back?

For a new claim? I was 30/5 - rang 29/09 to be told decision was made 2 days before. Have since received the letter.

Yes it a new claim, do I call them again today or just wait?

Hi, I'm on universal credit and on the 3rd of each month I have to accept commitments, I don't have any to accept this month, does anyone know if that's anything to do with dla?