DLA wait times part 32

[Emma2345]

New thread as this 1 is nearing the end now

Sorry not necessarily helping you but this is the same problem we have. Our son masks at school completely and when he gets home it is an absolute nightmare. Soon as he leaves the school gates he’s difficult, the emotional outbursts are so hard to deal with. I didn’t even get school to fill any of my form in because when I spoke to his teacher she said there’s no point me filling anything in because it won’t support your claim: which is really disappointing. I’ve even shown school recordings of him at home, senco even said what he does is definitely stimming but still wouldn’t add any extra to my form to help with the claim, which isn’t giving me much hope as it’s just my word. So frustrating isn’t it.

@mummyof3girlsx good luck keeping my fingers and toes crossed for you. That holding pile can’t hold you much longer 😂😂 @Amyz123mummyto3 congratulations hun xx

I called this morning, I’m miles behind everyone on this thread and fully expecting the long long wait. I was just panicking as had no idea whether they’d even received the form.
rang bang on 9am and it took me 50 minutes to get through. I thought oh no is this what I have to look forward too. Sent my forms 3rd February and everyone I know that has claimed had received a text or letter pretty quickly. But I hadn’t so was worried: the lady was nice on the phone but said we don’t normally let you know we have your forms. Then said we sent you a letter on the 19th February, so I thought well do you or don’t you let people know you’ve received the form 🤣 so I said well I’ve not had any letter but just glad to know it’s been received. Then she said it’s currently at 17-20 week wait, my friend rang Friday and was told it’s 15 weeks. Wish they’d all say the same thing, that would help everyone massively. So
im going to try and forget about it now.

Hiya I have just received a letter on my UC, stating they are agreeing to back date, however no amount or date. Can someone advise how long after this it takes for that to come through? Thanks

@MrsRawl It’s so hard isn’t it, I completely sympathise! It also breaks my heart to know that they spend all day everyday fighting it at school which causes them to explode as soon as they get home (if we make it that far!) It makes you feel so alone with it all. My eldest even masks in front of family etc, it is only the past year that my mum and dad see the real her but she would never allow my Husbands side to see it.

3/11 just got off phone after over a hour on hold… not even been looked at oh my days what a laugh it’s so slow there system. Don’t hold my breath in hearing first week - middle of march now what I got told last week he even said 16-18 week absolutely awful feel so bad for people waiting longer than I have Iam only 16 week this Friday so another 4 to the 20 week mark anxiety overload!
Any other parents home school? Xx

Same scan date, currently on hold too

How do they work out what order they work in cause later November dates have been awarded the whole
thing confuses me x

Scan date 20/11 recieved 3 letters 1 wad requesting BC sent that off beginning of Dec last letter was Jan saying 8 more weeks now the 8 weeks are up nearly got a text this morning saying still looking into it.... however I recieved his BC back last week anyone has simular? I don't want to ring because of the wait times but this is getting frustrating

@STEPH691 thank u xx

I think the one thing I've learned is there is no order, pot luck 😂 and when you ring up they tell you something completely different to the last person!

Yes we’re very similar, it’s only the last 6 months or so that my mum has now commented on my sons behaviour, she’s never seen it before and even now she says she can notice the difference in him which is really upsetting. My son also masks in front of everyone else. He has selective mutism and is awaiting senco to do asd assessment but school see no problem at all, even with my video evidence of him.
im having to even fight for help for him with his SM, so upsetting how much we have to push and fight for them. Hope we all get what we deserve at the end of this

Same mine was 20/11

1 hour 12 on hold - we are in ‘last holding pile’ before going to DM

Now that’s a first Iv heard, but she was absolutely lovely! And has added a note to ask if possible for a text message

scan date 20/11

Oh gosh I’m only 17 mins waiting so far 🤣

Im confused, so I’m beginning of Nov but have claims later on been awarded? Sorry I’m not sure how this works.

Hi i was wondering of anyone could give me some information/ advice my dd has just turned 4 and her nursery said she is showing signs of autism and are doing a referral for her for an assessment. I was just looking for some advice from anyone who has went through it, for example what the process is and how long it will take for her to be assessed and what it entails

Yes I've seen claims scanned on the 10th, 15th November awarded which are both after mine x

Me too, I think it just depends which pile you end up in and the dn/cm your pile is assigned to, because it make absolutely no sense!

How many holding piles are there hahaha

@mummyof3girlsx wonder which stage holding pile you are in 😂😂😂

@bonz2023 omg don’t 🤣🤣 still on hold x

It’s absolutely bonkers!!
how many weeks are you on now? I know I’m a few weeks away yet but last week I called to check evidence was received and I had such a horrible lady on the phone. I feel better to of had a lovely one this time x

@xxAmy I’m 17 weeks xx but was told all last week it was going to the DM anyday last week so let’s see what they come up with today

hey just a quick question. I read about birth certificates on a previous thread. I didn't put my sons in I'm sure it wasn't required on the form. Was i meant to ?I'm panicking now

Ooo let me know what they say lol xx

@bonz2023 @mummyof3girlsx never told me what holding pile I was in what about you? Xxx