DLA wait times part 19 (2023)

[Billie1993]

Following on from part 18
as there’s only around 30 comments left x

@Kelz23 ah okay, I'm not sure what else you can do. @PinkMoscatoLover helped me with mine.

I’m currently on hold to get through lol. Iv tried calling today but kept getting cut off. Just read on fb they’ve been told 17.5 weeks. Let’s see what this one says 😉

@BoyMumGirlMum2022 last time they didn’t reply with youngest I had to make complaint to get it looked at and then it was all sorted within 2 days. Xx

Just caught up on here after not looking all day and doesn't seem to have been many awarded! I expected more for today!

anyone still thinking of ringing or on hold keep us updated

@Clairexdx whats your scan date xxx

Currently on hold as have the adhd and asd diagnosis and report come through which basically backs up everything I've said, sounds much better coming from psychologists and professionals surely they won't refuse DC with that 😭 x

Has anyone missed a call from the DM before? Do they phone back pretty quickly? Thankyou.

Hi I’m 14/7 scan date. I gave up after 25 mins on hold as I’m on school run now. Might try tmw

@Tisms5 I wouldn't be too concerned. It's actually nice that the assessor recognised they didn't have enough time / it would have distressed you / you already had a lot of evidence. If you are currently at 10 weeks, I'd imagine you will hear soon as it's currently around the 12 week mark (for a decision)

Hi everyone
my son is going to be referred for autism, he is 6 and I am considering applying for DLA.

the school are doing an ‘about me’ form through NBS and have put some things in place so are going to wait 8 weeks and then review and have a meeting with me to sign and refer so I shall have some documents to send off. I wondered how long after requesting the forms do you have to send them back?

also my other child has a disability and receives DLA, can only one child receive it?

thank you

Hi @Clairexdx same date as me, I rung today. Got through after 1hr 25 min. Told it takes 17/18 weeks and I am in holding. If I don't hear anything by 20 weeks ring but, but I should hear by the end of next week.

Update! 3/7 MRC & LRM awarded!! I’m so happy 😭😭 thankyou so much ladies! You’ve absolutely kept me sane!! Xxx

@NatalieAnn92x congrats hun the wait is finally over xx

@Kelz23 thankyou so much! 🙏🏻❤️

@NatalieAnn92x congrats on your award hunny xx

How did you find out did you ring or receive a text then ring? Xx

Just got an award text, on hold for rated now.
scan date 5/07/23

Well done @NatalieAnn92x and @Myl1984 on your awards finally I see some awards ❤️🥰 Natalie can I ask what you applied for grounds wise I’f you don’t mind me asking also evidence? cxx
@Tmxx you calling tomorrow? Xxxxxx

Also@NatalieAnn92x was it a missed call you had off them? Did they text you? Sorry for all questions I’m just seeing what to look out for xxxxxxx

I think I am @Rebeccanew granted all goes well and the baby doesn't start crying whilst I'm on the long hold 😅 xxxx

Please keep me posted @Tmxx as I rang today but will be Friday…they said be with decision maker by the end the week to me today so who knows for us hun xxxxxx

Scan date 10/7
Cut off twice today after been on hole for over an hour.
I have 13 year old with spina bifida haven't claimed till now, hes due spinal surgery in January panicking we get declined back and forward to Alder hey is not cheap lol

@Rebeccanew im based in the West Midlands. It was 5 weeks 1 day from last text. I sent no evidence I just highlighted in my form that he has seen a gp and multiple health visitors who have all seen my son’s autistic traits. My gp made a referral when he turned 2.5 to get an autism diagnosis. I attached phone numbers and names of gp/health visitors if the dla needed to speak to them as that’s all the evidence I have. Hope that helps :)

@Fightforlove thankyou for your reply…I did send evidence along with his go details etc..ohh I hate the wait when it gets so close lol 😅 xxxxxx

Anyone know if they answer the phones after 5? Just trying to call now wondering if it’s to late?

@Kelz23 it will be difficult to get someone's attention without having a work coach. I was a lucky one who was due an appointment with mine as my little girl had just turned 1. So we did the COC at the f2f appointment which took me out of the looking for work category. Maybe worth giving them a call and stating dates and stuff. Especially if you've had to escalate things before.

@Doymum they keep you on until 5.30 so if you've been I'm hold a while id try it xx

@Rebeccanew I will keep you posted first thing xxx