DLA Wait times part 24

[Ash135]

Continuing on from part 23 as it was getting full

@Let24beabetteryear do you know when it went to a cm?

I haven't got a clue when it went I rang Monday to see if they had received my extra evidence sent in and it wasn't with anyone or waiting to as far as the man said he said I'm looking at middle of January so completely shocked

Called today 21/12/2023 - 50mins on hold

Posted form 21/8/2023
Scan date 01/09/2023

Letter dated 19/10/2023 stating up to 15wk wait for decision

Received texts stating they are still looking at claim:
7/11/2023
28/11/2023
11/12/2023

Non-verbal 2yr old with suspected autism.

Sent in evidence from paeds, SALT, portage, HV, audiology.

Was today told by DLA rep on phone that there are huge delays and to expect a decision by the beginning of March 2024... a 6mth wait from scan date!!

WHAT!!! I was told 20 weeks!

They are clearly making this up

It's a joke! She first said 20 weeks then when I pushed for a more specific date as we need DLA to help with getting our child into a specialist nursery she said realistically to expect a decision by beginning of March as there are huge delays.

I can't believe they are allowing waits of up to 6 months. It's ridiculous. Our children need support yet cannot access certain types of support without being in receipt of DLA.

Have decided to do a MR. Daughter who is 3 and a half was awarded MRC, she definitely qualifies for HRC.

Did anyone know how long MR is currently taking?

Thankyou 😊

@TiredFairy at least 8 weeks

Hi all. If you choose to do a MR what happens if you have already received the backdated payment? Silly question probably but my friend asked me and I have no clue. Was hoping someone on here could help? She wants to do a MR but is worried because she got the backdated pay.

My scan date is 31/8. Hoping to hear in January. Hope everyone gets what their child is entitled to.

Thank you

Us lot who’s in the September claims might aswell wait till mid January to ring up cause of Christmas and new year, they probably still be finishing off August at start of January

That is my plan 🙏🏽

I’m the 27th and had one text and two letters also

Me too. Let's wait it out.

Yes that’s my plan. I sent extra evidence in November so I’m going to call in January just to make sure they’ve scanned it in x

How long have people waited from hearing they've been awarded, to receiving payment?

Text said on Wednesday it's been awarded, but no sign yet

@brokenbitbybit we were awarded Tuesday and payment went in today xx

Scan date 4/09

received 3 texts, last text 11/12.

just woke up to £1435 in my account which is 15 weeks of mrc / lrm and £10 Christmas bonus.

I heard yesterday. Bank payment of 19w mrc no mobility. Happy with that think it's about right for my kiddo. So happy ☺️ scan date was 8/8/23

So happy for you, hopefully you can enjoy Christmas with your child now there’s no more stress of waiting 😫

Just to update all my son was awarded Tuesday scan date 18/8 and backpack In today
Good luck everyone and hope u all have a lovely Christmas x

It's crazy the distance of dates verified at the same time! Some from the 8/8 right down to 4/9 .. no rhyme or rhythm.

Oh that's really interesting to know. Thanks for that. I'm 6/9 wonder if I'll hear something soon. Can I ask where in the country you are. X

Getting so frustrated with being told different things every time I call. Was told on Monday that it was likely going to a DM that afternoon, been told today it won't go to a DM until mid Jan. I don't understand how they can be giving out such different information 😔 So desperate to know if my daughter can continue with her therapist or not. If we don't find out soon we will lose her and will be devastated 😔😔
Scan date 18/8

@Calypsomum it's crazy. Nobody knows! Nobody has accurate etas. Nobody Seems to have the same estimates. They're all singing off different song sheets..
No doubt they are briefed to give ridiculous far reaching estimates to stop people chasing. No doubt they have people ringing from about day 2 daily wanting updates. Genuine callers like yourself get brushed aside because these call handlers have probably had enough of an earful to last them a lifetime.

I'm 21/08. I've given up calling (called twice w15 and w16) but both times I didn't have great call handlers and the stress is ridiculous
I want to know If I can afford private physio for my son (like yourself its needed)

It's so incredibly frustrating isn't it. I haven't called up until this week and am calling for genuine reasons of concern.

We started with my daughters therapist in September as we were desperate to help her after a 2 year delay on her diagnosis. The difference it's making is immeasurable, but we've now used up the only tiny bit of savings we had and can't afford to continue in January. I'm so worried she won't be able to continue with her therapist, but just want to know one way or another.

Plan B is selling our house, but hoping it won't come to that 🙏 You do what you have to though don't you.

I hope you hear soon. Let me know if you do!!