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DLA wait times… part 22 (2023)

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Mummyrach13 · 24/11/2023 18:39

Following on from part 21 as it is about to become full! 😊

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Laurenadele12 · 04/12/2023 14:07

@Mammalee5 1/8 here, 18 weeks tomorrow heard nothing yet, planning to call Friday if I haven’t heard! If anyone else early august calls before then let us know 😂🤞🏻

Mammyzzzzz · 04/12/2023 14:10

Scan date 27/7

Just had a call from d/m questions I had missed if ive worked abroad and something to do with pensions.nothing asked at all about my daughter I don't recall seeing these questions on form lol.
He said I will have a decision in next 2 days

Linacre96 · 04/12/2023 14:13

I’m on week 14 😬 scan date 1st September hoping for good news after new year

Tmxx · 04/12/2023 14:16

@Rebeccanew right so 13th asked for backdate 13th, went to dm 15th, recieved special circumstances letter 30th (30th I wrote and asked what's happening with backdate and 2 hours later they gave me the first letter) today I asked what happens now on my journal and 2 hours later replied with the second later staying how much xxxx

Mariannec · 04/12/2023 14:16

@Mammyzzzzz what number do they call from?

roki · 04/12/2023 14:18

@Mammyzzzzz strange i callzd this morning the lady on the phone also told me i have not answerd question 19 and 20 they were going to call me anyway, so we did it ok the phonr is also about pension abroad and something else abroad, i cannot remember missing a question on the form to be honest, i was told the decision will be taken today, i asked if i will get a text the lady they normaly text only if it is awarded . so am not bother to call again.. will wait either the decline letter or the money in the bank. but she said it will e decided today.
scan date 25/7

Mammyzzzzz · 04/12/2023 14:18

0800 0232635

Mammyzzzzz · 04/12/2023 14:20

Yes that was exactly same questions I had missed too.fingers crossed for us both hopefully we hear very soon.

Loumumoftwo · 04/12/2023 14:22

@Mammalee5 2/8 scan date here and not heard anything yet. Like @Laurenadele12 i’m also going to wait until Friday to call if I haven’t heard anything by then x

Mammalee5 · 04/12/2023 14:24

I'm 03/08 and planning to call friday too lol
They're going to be busy

roki · 04/12/2023 14:25

@Mammyzzzzz very strange that we have missed it, i went through my form so many times. the 😏. the lady on the phone was actualy talking with the DM in the other line while i was waiting. i think today will be the worsest of all day. stresswise

MangoPepsiLover · 04/12/2023 14:29

I think i might have done UC right not sure.

They've cancelled both my appointments now.

I updated I was caring for someone and I added under my DDs name that she now recieves DLA with me as the Appointee.

Is that right? I'm less bothered by back pay now tbh as long as the elements are added.

Mammyzzzzz · 04/12/2023 14:29

I agree I just want to know either way.but am thinking if they needed more information about my daughter he would have asked over call trying to think positive 😊

roki · 04/12/2023 14:48

@Mammyzzzzz i know right dont want to feel like a stalker 😂 by keep on calling i will just wait from now on. what ur scan date?

Mammyzzzzz · 04/12/2023 14:55

27/7 not long now hopefully he said next 2 days so fingers crossed am not calling anymore last week it took me 2 hours to speak to someone.

Rebeccanew · 04/12/2023 14:55

@Tmxx ohh I’m not to far off you then hopefully I hear soon hunny! And well done to you lovely your wait is now definitely over xxxxxxxx

Tammie23 · 04/12/2023 14:56

2/8 still not heard anything

Tammie23 · 04/12/2023 14:56

Plus if we ring they will say 20 weeks won't they

Mummyvic123 · 04/12/2023 16:02

Week 17 today (scan date 7/8) tried calling to update that my little one needs more supervision now at night but keep getting cut off 😫 so frustrating, I wasn't really thinking about all of this up untill the last 2weeks but now I'm starting to feel that I will get a rejection.....the wait is horrendous especially when they keep changing amount of time its taking...really hoping to start seeing July all done and August being rewarded soon!
Good luck all x

SleepyMamma02 · 04/12/2023 16:04

For people wondering about UC etc, I think it’s completely random how long it can take tbh, maybe based on case laid? As I’ve seen people on here waiting for weeks for a response, but I had my DLA decision on Friday and updated my UC same day, to have the DM message me today to say both elements and back pay has been approved.
I was expecting a long wait after DLA, so pleasantly surprised.

SleepyMamma02 · 04/12/2023 16:04

Case load* 🙄

Smitch1984 · 04/12/2023 17:04

Just got through in time, I’m same date as you and been awarded. Keep an eye on your bank x

Ames52 · 04/12/2023 17:07

@Smitch1984 what is your scan date?

Mummyvic123 · 04/12/2023 17:30

What scan date were you?

Lightsoutallout · 04/12/2023 17:37

I've been trying to call them all day for an update and to make sure they have now scanned my additional evidence. This morning it just wouldn't connect and then I've just been on hold for 1hr 30min and they've hung up on me 🤷‍♀️
Scan date 26/7.