DLA Wait Times - Part 27

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New thread following on from part 26

what type of questions do they ask ?

Just parking a few October dates have been awarded on the fb group from what I saw today a 12week turn around on one claim seems they are moving faster

@Jonesy0102 just about his therapy with camhs and about his education as I’ve taken him out of school to home school him due to his anxiety

@Kellyfoo12345 whats the Facebook group called x

DLA for children Advice and support

The posts and comments are very monitored though

Hi all my scan date was the 16/10 so hoping to hear soon. I’m seeing lots of people being awarded, what evidence did you send in please ? All I had was a letter from his teacher, a bit from his childminder and my detailed account of him, his on the waiting list for the ADHD referral? Thanks 🙏

Everyone who has been accepted for dla have they got a diagnosis as my son is 4 and currently going through all this with nursery etc have have sent detailed letters from nursery etc support plans just wondering if I’ve sent enough

This one hun

Hi jess, my scan date is near yours I'm 25/10.
My ds is 3 diagnosed gdd, on waitingnlist for asd assessment and he is non verbal, continuous stims and tics, has pika and seriously messed up sleeping pattern s. He's not in school so I didn't have any evidence there, but have from portage, paediatric dr, salt, physio and his previous paediatric consultant. And I'm still worried he won't get awarded. Good luck with your claim 😊

Does anyone know how long it takes for letters to arrive?
my LO was declined last Wednesday and I’m waiting for the reasons so I can do a MR!
They informed me a letter was sent out last week 🤷🏼‍♀️

Same scan date as me

I find it weird that no one on here ever gets a super fast approval but fb does.

Hey everyone I’ve been following this thread for a while now, scan date 13/10 had two letters and a text so far. Hoping it won’t be too much longer, also dreading if my little girl gets rejected and we have to appeal! I’ve sent in peads report, salt, home portage, childminder evidence and drs letters. The waiting now we’re getting closer feels even more unbearable! Hope we all hear soon!

I’m on this but they hardly ever accept posts and don’t allow anything on scan dates. These threads are loads better

Yup. Facebook groups often attract fantasists, unfortunately.

Sent numerous drs letters(son has many medical conditions & is under several teams) OT report,SALT report, paediatrician report, statement of educational need. He’s been in receipt of DLA for 12 years (he has Down Syndrome) but sent COC in October because his needs have increased. Awaiting an ASD assessment too. Good luck all x

Morning all! I’m getting so anxious about my little lady being declined. It hadn’t really crossed my mind until now.
She needs additional support so it’s a no brainer.

Have people with diagnosed ASD been declined? I know ASD is broad, but just looking for a general idea.

Tried calling yesterday but had to give up after an hour due to school run. I just need an update on where she is in the pile. The complete unknown makes the wait worse.

@tiredmum1989 oh isn't that strange you'd think they'd make the decision at the same time.. you heard quite quick I put it on my journal Friday afternoon n someone replied to say it's been passed to a DM but not heard anything since xx

My scanned date is 1st September, been with a decision maker for 16 days. I’ve rung this morning and they said it’s gone up to medical evidence department yesterday. Does anyone know what that means?

I'm on hold now, 15 minutes so far.

@Tiredmumofmadam1 I believe you can be refused even with a confirmed diagnosis because the award for DLA is needs based and not diagnosis based. I was advised having an EHCP would be more beneficial than a diagnosis letter 🤷‍♀️

I'm on hold too. 28 minutes so far

Just tried to ask a question on the facebook group and declined again, so tax credits I have rang and told them of award anyone had experience of this and how long it takes them to deal with

Blimey, we all know what getting and EHCP is like 😩

@Hotpinkangel19 35 mins now. Every time that stupid woman speaks my heart jumps hahaha