DLA wait times part 21… (2023)

[Mummyrach13]

Following on from part 19 as it will soon be full! 😊

Our renewal letter tells us what rate we get from the new award date i.e. the old award lasts till then.
Were you wondering if the new rate would kick in as soon as you applied or thinking the award would be discontinued, and wondering when the old award stopped?
Your previous award letter still stands, with its original end date.

Anybody from 17-21st July still waiting so I know I’m not alone? Xx

So sorry for the declines today and really hope if doing MR’s they will change the outcome for your claim 🙏🏻 sending ❤️

@MammyAng84 I can’t believe you are still waiting! It’s an absolute joke the whole thing. Good luck x

@MammyAng84 scan date is 21/07
Just on hold now, hopefully will have some news soon 🤞

Let me know what they say plz to see if it differs from what they told me yesterday xx

@MammyAng84 @LollyRiv
Scan date is 21/07 been on hold 1hr 10 mins so far!

@MammyAng84 will do. I've been on hold for 1hr 2mins so far

@CHS100288 let us know how you get on please. I'm in the queue too, 7 mins behind you 🤪

@MammyAng84 Me, 19/07 I don't have time to ring again now, I've not actually spoken to anyone about it at all, it just cuts me off. It's annoying me, because I know it's a decline but I want to hear them say it.

@MammyAng84 nope nothing other than was with DM yesterday 19/7 on hold now only 20 mins in so I have a long wait

Mine isn’t even at a Dm yet & looking likely to go next week, man told me another 2 weeks but I don’t think I can cope that long xx

Good luck for a positive outcome everyone on hold 🤞🏻🤞🏻

It may not be u might just b stuck behind a claim that is complicated & taking extra time to sort, that’s what I was told yesterday xx

My son has 2 heart conditions a VSD and pulmonary stenosis. Been waiting for a decision 18 weeks .. not been awarded.. anyone else been awarded for conditions like this? We are awaiting a decision on surgery and have to go to hosp every 3 months. Apparently as he is 'stable' at the minute they do not think he should be awarded it.
How that can be a valid reason I have no clue as he is at high risk of going into heart failure at any point...

When your child has been awarded DLA, you’re also entitled too additional element on your UC claim.

If your child is awarded LRC or MRC. You can get the child disabled element of £146. If your child is awarded HRC then you get the child disabled element of £456.

If your child is awarded MRC or HRC then you can also get the carers element added onto your claim which is £185. All these elements can still be deducted from your monthly amount due to your earnings.

You have to do a COC that these elements be added onto your UC claim and also ask for the amounts to be backdated. They won’t do it for you automatically. If your child get’s awarded then add a post on the thread asking what to do with UC. There’s two screenshots that I’ve posted with what to do and most posters have them and will be able to let you know the process. Good luck!

Just got off the phone with Thomas!
Still not with a DM! Said will go to DM end of week beginning of next!!
Scan date 21/7

Same scan date mine not with dm either 😭

@MammyAng84 I'm 18/7 was with CM yesterday. Called this morning the man wasn't very helpful at all so I'm currently on hold again now!

Yep you’ve got it right. His award will still carry on until the 28th of December. Apparently, renewals are being looked at quite close to the date that it’s no longer valid. So it’s probably best giving them a call in the new year to see what’s happened with the claim.

Or if the award has increased, you’ll usually see an amount in your account to reflect the difference

Hi scan date here of 24/7, was actually supposed to be a renewal but silly me
got dates mixed up and they were super strict with timings and said it would have to be a new claim again. My son was on HC & LM so hoping his award stays the same.

I was more wondering if it got rejected would the award suddenly stop or would that decision be from the end date

@Hardingcl im so glad your calling again, hopefully get a more helpful person this time

@Geegee1506 Im so sorry to hear this, that’s terrible, I think you should do a MR I can’t see why you wouldn’t have been awarded

There’s nothing worse than sitting on hold for over an hour to get an unhelpful person & no further forward :( xx