DLA wait times part 26

[EarlofShrewsbury]

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Anxiously waiting, scan date 4/9.

Same scan date as us we received the generic 15 week text message today our text was a bit early some people say they get them 15 weeks to the day exactly x

I thought that as we aint 15 weeks yet unless ot when they are moved from one pile. To another hopefully not too long I have more evidence but in 2 minds send it with the wait already its from genetics so quite important

Received the 15 week text early we should of got it Friday x

I would we sent a letter a from a send worker only last week photocopy the originals and send the copies also send it special delivery signed for they’ll get it next day you have enough time if your replying to me quote it or type my user name in reply or I don’t get the notification for it X

I put a note on my journal on Friday had a message back to say they'd sent to a DM but they couldn't say how long the decision for back pay will take. Not heard anything else since x

@Jonesy0102 i will. Send it in then just didn't want it to backlog the claim more its nightmare waiting this long x

What does the 15 week text say? I haven’t received any texts. Had 2 letters, one saying 11 weeks, the other up to 15. X

@Mummybabies2 I can deal with Feb it's Feb next week but march is ages 😭. When I think about it I just get so deflated. It's the acknowledgement and other doors it opens that parents are struggling to wait for x

It won’t hold it up the more evidence the better really. I reckon we have 6 weeks to go easy from here if we hear sooner great but I doubt it x

@Hayz0711 11 weeks? I'd be so surprised if they've processed a new claim in 11 weeks in the last year unless under special circumstances x

Basically we haven’t made a decision don’t contact us we will write to you once we have made a decision

It’s a COC, not a new claim. X

Hey, just wondered if anyone knows the wait times on mandatory reconsiderations please? xx

Definatly send the evidence, I’m 13/9 and sent more evidence just before Christmas and it’s scanned and with the claim and still waiting x

Mandatory reconsiderations are taking up to 8 weeks at the moment xox

@Jonesy0102 yeah i rang before Christmas has hadnt had letter to confirm them. Receiving it and she said middle of march let it get to 21 weeks the ring us back so I havent tried again since ut ive been following this for a while and they seem be moving quicker than they was I don't want keep ringing and them just decline it id rather its looked at properly and hope my daughter gets what she deserves

@Leahanne1232 thankyou im going to have it photocopied and send it this week does it need a reference or anything when ya send as ive lost me. Letter with case reference on

@Mojo161989 Thank you so much ☺️
Is there anybody else waiting on here for one? I’ve just requested mine today as have all the extra sleep evidence I was waiting on finally x

How long does it take once its with a decision maker?

My scan date was 15/09 called today and told it was with a decision maker.

I think it varies on area too. Some are quicker than others. Also who's desk it lands on, what their work load is. I wish the system was digital so we could see the process updates. It would make things easier.

I hope you all ain't waiting too long.

@deeeeee100718 my scan date was 11/9 and has been with the dm since the 15/1 and still no word it’s such a worrying wait

Do you not have the letter acknowledging the scan date if so there should a national insurance number on it which should be the child’s if so photocopy that and attach it to your copies being sent if not Just put your daughters name address date of birth on every piece of evidence and ask the post office to staple all the photocopies together aswell x

@Hayz0711 I thought COC were taking even longer than new claims people here have been waiting like 20+ weeks. It's crazy. I obviously hope it is done within the timescales they've given you. Will keep my fingers crossed x

I have a feeling mine will be refused so I am getting ready to appeal. It's such a long wait and process time. The lady I did speak to said anytime now so not sure if that is positive 🤷🏻‍♀️

@Leahanne1232 im going to look through all my paperwork now I cant see me throwing that away could have got caught up in my sons letters as im gather g evidence start a claim for him also as been advised to so need do all this waiting again x