I know, I said on the last thread- we're waiting on hold an hour or more, probably because so many are calling for updates. Which is not their fault. They may not see anything online and assume it is 15 weeks because that's what the bloody letters say. Be transparent, change the letter template, it's really that simple. It will bring call volumes down and then there's no need for automatic texts and letters.
I appreciate there's people who rely on the money, for the activities and equipment etc little ones need but there's also the recognition. The doors of support this can open because of that recognition.
On the last thread someone posted a link to an article which says the claims have gone up 10s of thousands in recent years. This mainly due to ASD, ADHD and others which were just brushed off years ago.
We're sick of not being listened to at this point. Sick of fighting. I strongly believe some have been put off from even claiming, I know because I was one of them.
I get it's a long wait, I empathise, it's effected me greatly for almost 18 weeks but I understand others like me are in the same queue.
All we ask is the truth, change the bloody letters.
If it wasn't for threads like this and Facebook, I'd have no idea.
Don't loose faith, I've had my mandatory consideration drafted, I was so in doubt.
I'll keep my fingers crossed for all of you.