DLA Wait Times - Part 28

[FlutterByASD]

Thread following on from part 27

Hi, been following for a while, my scan date is 9/10 is it worth me sending in more evidence at this point will they get it in time? Thanks!

I called lastnight from 4pm to be cut off at 5pm

I called again this morning on hold for 58mins and it cut off again 😭

Trying again now.. see how long it takes.

I only need to check they’ve received/scanned most recent evidence and to update on appointment outcomes that have happened in mean time. 😫

@RainbowZebraWarrior when you move over to UC you may be eligible for LCWRA because of your PIP (it's a bit like ESA, it's for people who they believe their disability affects them to the point they are not expected to work/prepare for work). You cannot receive both the LCWRA element and carers element of UC - you get whichever is higher (LCWRA is significantly more). If you have a partner living with you then they could claim the carers element instead. Carers allowance is still allowed I believe but would be taken off your UC pound for pound. If you don't qualify for LCWRA then you could claim carers element.

I hope that makes sense! To qualify for LCWRA you have to go through a medical assessment process similar to PIP.

@PixieBach that's really helpful, thanks. I'd been looking into that and it definitely seems the way ahead for me.

Has anyone with the scan date 28/09 had an update today or a decision? This wait is driving me mad, was with a DM yesterday when I rang to update them about a refferal

@RainbowZebraWarrior No worries. I get both PIP and LCWRA and the LCWRA process is far less intense than PIP or DLA. I do still get a work allowance too, so if I want to I can earn up to £379 a month without it impacting anything or reducing my claim (I do, as I am self employed). I'm a single parent though so it's a bit frustrating that I can't claim the carers element of UC. I can be both disabled and care for my disabled children but obviously the DWP aren't on board with that yet!

I'm 28/9 and was told yesterday it's with a DM. I've not heard anything yet but if I do I'll keep you updated. Every notification I get I'm on edge incase it's THE text lol 😬

Parking up
Scan date 25th Oct. I’ve had 2 letters 1 in November and 1 in December. No texts.
Good luck all who are waiting 🤞🏼🤞🏼

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@FlutterByASD thank you I'm the same everytime my phone pings I jump up lol, I rang last Thursday was told its in a que for a CM then when I rang yesterday it was with a DM hoped it went to DM on Friday lol

Yes photocopy it all keep originals then send special delivery they get it next day and is signed for you can check they’ve received off the code on receipt

I'm in exactly the same situation as I'm self employed, but earn very little and I'm a single parent. I had sort of made my peace with probably not being entitled to CA, but the LCW does seem a much better avenue and definitely applicable. That's made me feel much better as it just seems like constant hoops to jump through - PIP was awarded 5th Jan, just got the DLA today and now I have to do the migration by April. Thank you so much again for the info.

I was told last Wednesday it was with a CM and then yesterday with a DM. I'm constantly on edge now knowing they're making a decision its so stressful. Fingers crossed you get some good news soon!!

Just had a text from DWP ... But it was just the COL payment details. Living in a state of anxiety with all this waiting!

@Jonesy0102 Thank you! I will get it together tonight and send tomorrow.

Do you or anyone know if it’s a different address? x

@WEEKNDBBY
DLA CHILD
Post Handling Site B
Wolverhampton
WV99 1BY

@Siobhangrace ah I will do, when I rang this morning they said it’s with a DM, so praying it’s soon.

Phoned today and we've been awarded MRC, absolutely over the moon! Thanks to everyone here for all the help and support. Absolute best of luck to everyone waiting. Notifying UC now so will hang around 😁

@Amytate Stressful isnt it. I am 13/10 and as it draws closer and closer i just find myself feeling more and more anxious. i thought the 15 week lead time i was given was miles away but most people are looking between 19-23 weeks for a decision.

Congratulations!!

@FlutterByASD you were the first person that came to mind when I thought to post in the group, I was too impatient today and called again and was told actually awarded yesterday just no text. I bet the next time you call, you'll hear the same thing!

When I saw your message I thought should I ring again or just wait 🤔 hahahaha I might try first thing tomorrow morning if I haven't heard anything by then. So happy you finally have your award!!

@AAshh1998 congratulations, what was your scan date please? So tempted to ring up again lol

@EEFO1234 same date. Rang yesterday for the first time and told with dm.
Im waiting until until the end of the week to ring again

I was originally going to wait until Friday to ring, but have seen so many times where people have had a decition but had no text and not known until a payment went in or rang for an update, I've been so patient until these last 2 weeks driving me mad lol