DLA Wait Times - Part 28

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Thread following on from part 27

Dla isn't counted as income, the only thing they take pound for pound is carers allowance

My head has absolutely fell off with it all. U ladies have been a god send thankyou x

Asif the forms arnt hard enough! And In between all this having a child with extremely challenging behaviours and still trying to sort everything out is super hard. Life's tough 😫 x

My daughter got awarded until the day before her 17th birthday, so I'm presuming that's when we have to apply for PIP. And it all starts again. Thank god for these forums to help us all along the way 💖💖 xxx

They need a new system the waiting is ridiculous and to think I need to do all this again forms been delivered today current claim in scan date 13/10 still a waot to go congratulations to all been awarded recently glad your little ones got what they deserved x

Thanks natalie

how long is forms with DMs

@Siobhangrace I'm sure they can have them anywhere upto 2 weeks from what I've saw on here x

Same scan date as me. Finally rang up today my little was awarded high rate care. Low mobility. Good luck shouldn't be to much longer. I never got a text neither but was awarded 30th Jan. X

@Siobhangrace I've heard anywhere from 2 days to 2 weeks with a DM

I just wanted to post on here to those of you who don't get the answer you were hoping for, don't give up. I applied 20/04/2023, sent detailed explanation of daily support needed, diagnosis reports, previous school reports etc. Waited 19 weeks. Claim was denied. Sent for MR. This time sent all evidence again plus more comprehensive explanation of daily support needed and supporting letter from highly specialist SALT. Waited for 3 weeks. Claim denied again. I was devastated but knew there must have been a mistake.

Sent all evidence to tribunal service (14 documents in total), lodged my appeal in December. Finally this week I received a phone call from a senior decision maker offering HRC LRM before tribunal. He was at a complete loss as to how the claim had been refused twice and apologised profusely. He said it was clear my daughter needed significant care throughout the day and night. The award has been backdated to the day I called for the forms. I know it's soul destroying when you get bad news but take it all the way to court if you have to. Hopefully it won't come to that for any of you.

Hi does anyone know if the wait time goes from the date that stamped on the form or the day they were scanned?

@Mastersstudent83

I’m sorry for the fight you have had, it really shouldn’t be like this. Im glad you’ve finally been awarded what you’re child deserves ❤️ xx

@Mastersstudent83 so happy for you!!! Xx

@PMI anywhere from 15 weeks up to 20 but currently saying 18 weeks

The date it was scanned x

It goes from the date stamped on the form if you rang up and requested it (I assume you have) and then returned It within 6 weeks from that date

Question about scan dates just so I'm sure...

Is the scan date the one that says on the first letter "Thank you for your claim for Disability Living Allowance. We got it on 29/09/2023" so the 29th is the scan date?

Thanks everyone!

Yes 29th is the scan date x

@DalesDoll1 yes

Scan date 29/9
Text received 05/12
Text received 08/01

Still heard nothing. I don't want to call because the texts say not to and I would feel guilty lol and I don't have much patience for being kept on hold.

Can the backpay hit your account at any time of day?

@Downtoyou your not on your own I’m 26/09 and still waiting! A lot of middle/ late Octobers have been awarded now so it’s frustrating but I’m trying to hold on to hope. I’m not sure if backpay can go in throughout the day but I’m checking constantly lol! Good luck.

@Siobhangrace Any news on yours lovely?

You sound just like me 😂

That's a good point. Can back pay go in anytime through the day or just overnight? Anyone know?