DLA Wait times PART 23…. (2023)

[Mummyrach13]

Following on from part 22 as it is about to become full! 😊

It's with a dm right now no decision been put on computer as of yet but should hear in the next couple of days xx

What was your scan date again please @Tammie23 xx

@Kelseeyx 2/8 lovely xxx

@Tammie23 thank you lovely! Haven't seen many 3/8 yet so hopefully next week for me 🤞🏻 may call Friday xx

@Kelseeyx yeah ide call just to see I hate calling but I'm glad I did as now I know its days away from a decision I've never been this nervous ever and my gut is just telling me it's a decline it really is so we shall see if it is ill do a Mr just hoping for a message as the wait times are ridiculous xx

@Tammie23 bless ya! Definitely think it's going to be a decline for me too, but I'd rather just know now. Fingers are crossed for you 🤞🏻 xx

@Tammie23 Yay!!! now the wait. hopefully will know the start of next week just going to keep checking my bank xx
@Kelseeyx good luck if you call tomorrow hun xx

@Jaffacakesrlife @Kelseeyx a massive good luck to you both xxx

@LollyRiv yh the 22nd and they said 3-5 working days. Then last Friday they said 10-14 days so that’s why I called yesterday as it was the 14th day. It’s actually unbelievable how long this takes Xxx keep me posted xx

Thanks for your response, I’ve just litterally just found that out by the man in the post office so I will try again tomorrow, thank you so much for replying at least I have another address to send to now xx

@Tabithagreen how long did it take for your reward letter to arrive please as waiting as need proof am receiving it for my daughter and for her bus pass etc

@Lougle thankyou for your response hun I did leave a message but forgot to tag you x

The payment went into my bank yesterday and the letters arrived this morning 6th. So just a day. Hopefully not long for you to wait @Mum2onebeautifulgirl

@Tabithagreen what area are you if you don’t mind me asking ? X

@mumtumok no not at all, I'm in the North East Tyne and Wear area

Those in the know .... advise please!

I've sent my claim today by Special Delivery. Child will be 16 in March, so by the sounds of it, I won't have a decision before then.

I'd been told if I had a decision, they'd carry on paying DLA until a decision was made on PIP. But what if they're not going to get round to it in time? Should I start a PIP claim now? (Not sure I can face it until after Christmas at least, took me hours to put together all the evidence).

Thank you

@Tabithagreen Thank u, When was you aware please as only found out yesterday and they said payment should be either this Friday or on Monday at the latest am in reading so I should hopefully receive her letter by Tuesday next week do u think

Sorry i keep posting on the wrong thread as absolutely useless with this kind of stuff… so apologies if you have seen this already!
This gives indication of our time frame:

I had letter early august confirming receipt of forms on 02/08. Another letter mid sept, two texts with the last being 31/10, all saying still looking into the claim. I called today around 10am ish for an update as was 18 weeks today to be told (after being on hold for 1 hour 25 minutes), we will have to wait for up to another 3 weeks or more as with case manager but dependent on their workload to how quick claim looked at. Received text message around 4pm today to say my sons claim has been accepted and wait for two weeks for a letter. Dont know what rate etc but will wait for the letter. South East area, fingers crossed you all hear soon 😊

just a side note; does anyone have any idea when he should anticipate the backpay/first payment? Are we talking weeks or months? Thank you For sticking with the post ☺️

I only found out yesterday when the payment was in my bank. I had no text or phone call to confirm. I haven't phoned them up once to chase the claim so the first I knew was payment in my bank then the letter today. The letters should be with you early next week Mon or Tues by the sounds of it. @Mum2onebeautifulgirl

@Lifesarollercoaster fantastic news, should be 3-5 working days before you receive payment. Should be able to work rates out from that and then inform any other benefits that may need to know

Oh wow that soon? I didnt expect that, thought it would be more weeks minimum. I dont know why but with the wait times endured so far i didnt expect anything else i guess. Thank you for replying, really appreciate it.

want to wish everyone waiting good luck and those having to do the MR (? I think thats what it is) i wish you all the luck and strength to fight that fight a little longer.

Anyone around the 18 of august scan date feel like am alone xx

@Purple69 I'm the 24th so hopefully not long after you😊

@Purple69 I’m the 14th x

@Purple69 I'm 14/08 xx