DLA wait times part 18…. (2023)

[Mummyrach13]

Following on from part 17…

Sorry to hear @JIAmummy ask for statement of reasons and do an mr it’s disheartening waiting this long for decline.

I have going to call his teams on Monday for more evidence and talk to the school see if they will put something together for me

Hi it was me what got declined and advised to look on guid dog web site I wish I knew about the web site before doing the form as I missed so much out my boy has nystagmus partially sight impaired he’s always hurting himself had numerous a and e visits he’s got glasses but he’s nearly 3 and he’s always breaking them he has vision teachers come out every 2 weeks which she filled in part of form stating he has high mobility needs I know you can’t get mobility til there 3 but didn’t think we was going to be declined so we are now a week in from doing mr good luck

@JIAmummy I’m so sorry, did they advise on what grounds?

No just said he doesn’t meet the requirements. I have asked for a statement of reasons

@Star2386 I’m sorry I remember reading that someone had been advised to look at the websites. Have you managed to get everything in and sorted?

@JIAmummy shocked all that evidence and they say you don’t meet criteria wow! It’s so frustrating after all the wait too! Defo take it for a MR xxxx

I might just leave it then in sure they will contact me if need be 🤣 I did put British kn the other questions. I understood that one 🤣🤣 I may ring around week 17 3 and a half weeks ish to see if there's any update xx

Hopefully he’s also got peaditrition appointment coming up for low motor skills so if it end up going to apeal I should have more to go on by then

Hi guys just checking is it 3-5 days for backpay to go in ? Also does this include the weekend xx

3-5 working days:)

@Mrsstephens04 yeh I think you’ll be fine, the woman said it want a problem. They all seem to say different time scales. Hoping we hear before the 19 week mark. Keep me updated when you do ring x

I got mine today @Hannahlou94xx so yours will probably be Monday as you was day after me I’m sure xx

We got our renewal letter through today. Submitted it about 9 weeks ago in case anyone is interested re renewal times.

DD got middle rate care and lower rate mobility. This is an increase as she didn't get anything for mobility when we applied when she was 5. I'm so relieved and don't really have anyone to tell in real life (apart from DH).

Well done on your renewal ❤️@WhatAreYouAllAbout xxxx

well done on your Renewal @WhatAreYouAllAbout I can imagine when it’s renewal time all this anxiety and stress will begin again 😬😂 x

Thank you both ❤️

The renewal is stressing and draining but the initial application is the worst I think.

Good luck to all who are waiting to hear

Scan date 18/ 7
School just sent off for adhd diagnosis pathway.
Sent detailed form sleeping eating daily etc and sent iep reports and ot appointment as didn't have much else.
Ep report due after 22nd Nov and then confirmation letter of referral also due. Can use these for MR if needed.
I am really hoping for an award. My daughter is obsessed with dogs and they really calm her down. I'm hoping for an award so I can spend the money on a therapy dog for her.
I already spends loads on swimming, football and after school clubs to try and keep her as occupied as possible. The clubs she is in are specifically for children with needs so they are really beneficial for her but it costs me a fortune.
Really hoping my evidence is enough xxxx

My daughter was awarded either today or yesterday, any idea what day I may receive backpay please? How long did other peoples take? Xx

It's between 3-5 working days.

For anyone waiting on UC.
I definitely would hound the hell out them, I've left 4 messages this week and finally got a reply today.. once you get a reply from someone from Nottingham, you can usually reply to them constantly.

@BoyMumGirlMum2022 they certainly take there time! Did you ask for backdate over a month ago?
Seems it’s another lengthly process. X

How do I know if I’d be entitled to the carers element of UC?
also has anyone applied for a blue badge, can I do that now we have HRM? Thank you

You’re entitled to the carers element if your DC receives MRC or HRC. If it’s LRC then you’re only entitled to the disabled child element.

All blue badges depend on your LA and what the criteria is as every area is different. Have a look on your LA’s website and it’ll inform you on whether you qualify and how to apply

@Mummyrach13 yeah, it'll be 5 weeks tomorrow I reported the change. Its a joke isn't it. So they'll owe me 5 months of CE & 4 months of DCE as they paid me that last month.