DLA Wait times PART 23…. (2023)

[Mummyrach13]

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

Hi hun please can I pick ur brain on this I have just updated my uc caring for someone and he get hrc do u know how long this takes for payment and would they back date to award date 26 July xx

@Jaffacakesrlife that's what i did this morning and just got a response

Sent off 24th Aug, was a day late but I phoned before and they accepted the reasons why. Had a text in Oct and Nov saying their still looking at it. I can't get though on phone to ask scan dates! Is there any other way to check?

@Mammalee5 yay excellent. news xx

@Purple69 Hi its down to a DM if they backdate (they always do as you was waiting on DLA to make a decision) I dont know when you get the payment maybe on your next payment cycle (if you get universal credits) sorry couldn't be much help xx

@Purple69 yes they'll backdate to the award date. Backpay is paid 3-5 days after they've accepted it and worked it out. Then usual payments are added to your award date

Thanks lovely💜xx

Thanks hun 💜xx

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Scan date 10/08 Received a call to check address as recently moved. They said I'd receive a decision by Friday. 20 minutes later I received a text to say my son has qualified. I'm over the moon for him... diagnosed with ADHD and ODD.

@Mammalee5 uc haven't even acknowledged my message yet 🙃 xx

@Kelseeyx add a note saying same stuff under payments. I got a response within an hour. Then a letter and hour after that saying special circumstances apply so can be backdated. Then 3pm i missed a call from them, left a note saying they owe backpay but can't issue it until they've spoken to us. I replied they can call back whenever basically and just waiting for that call. Not sure if it's just ti confirm bank details or what

I done that the same day I got awarded and still nothing @Mammalee5 thank you though lovely! Will chase it up tomorrow, glad it's all sorted for you! xx

Scan date 15/8 I rang up today they said another 3 weeks

@Kelseeyx same here, I updated them on the day I was awarded (6/12) they replied to say it needed to be verified and then sent to a decision maker, I then asked how long this would take and they said there’s no timescale on this, heard nothing since 🙄 xx

@Loumumoftwo I haven't even had that, literally nothing from them at all! Hopefully we'll hear something soon! 🤞🏻 Xx

@Kelseeyx just to let you know I have had a message from the decision maker on UC this morning to say disabled child and carers element has been awarded and they will calculate how much in due course x

I don't know if you know, as this thread is getting full there's a thread 24 as I don't want anyone thinking they can't get a post sent good luck on everyone still waiting 14/8 not heard anything going to call them at 9 tomorrow for an update xx

@Loumumoftwo when did you inform them? Was just wondering roughly how long they take to let you know :)

@MummytoJacob14 i told them last Wednesday 6th and had the letter confirming the amount to be paid today. Im on thread 24 too if you need any help with anything xx

@Loumumoftwo i'm on thread 24 too so will speak with you on there again hopefully. Thank you for your reply!

Just got off the phone and omg my girl has been awarded MRC and no rate mobility as she’s only 3 but they said she will probs get it when she turns 5, honestly so so happy! I could cry, Thankyou for all the support and good luck to everyone x

@Lauren2121 congrats!!

Omg they actually answered the phone after 20 minutes on hold.. that's a record!

Just wondering if anyone has heard anything or has any updates? My scan date is 18/8 so I’m 17 weeks today. 5 weeks on Monday since my last text 😩🤞🏼