DLA wait times part 32

[Emma2345]

New thread as this 1 is nearing the end now

Hiya, my son was awarded Thursday 22nd Feb. I called yesterday and was told a payment would be authorised today, I assumed I’d get payment 2-3 days after they authorised but the money was in my account today :)
hope this helps.

That was me last week!!!
I switched off completely just felt so deflated from it all, then yesterday I checked this thread and saw people calling and being awarded.
Did you receive a txt at 15 weeks?

@Charmazing it really is so much isn’t it! Trying to stay patient is the hardest thing, yes got the text on the 12th feb so just over two weeks ago so yeah week 15, did you as well? It’s crazy how they work through it x

Same date as me, this gives me hope mine will be this week 😀

Good luck, my scan date is 9th Nov for new claim and 28th Nov for change of circumstances so I'm hoping the end is in sight at least for one of my twins. I was going to call today to add more info but I bottled it, I think I will call Tomo just in case 🤞

From my experience and what I’ve seen of others recently, at 15 weeks they seem to send that text . X

Fingers crossed for you it’s been a long wait x

I’ve been putting off calling but today thought give it a whirl lol 😂 glad I did at least I know something. Fingers crossed for you that your not waiting much longer x

@Leopardprintleelan On the forms if you call for them it says the date you called and the return by date, it also says that if you return them by that date then they will treat them as if they were sent in on the call date.

So in theory the call date should be the working scan date. In practise it looks like they sometimes get seen a bit sooner, but not always, and rarely in line with the call date.

Everyone I have seen on these threads with mid Nov decisions called for forms.

Currently on hold - 52 mins in.
15 weeks yesterday, scan 13/11.
Will update if I actually manage to get through before they close!

My scan data was 4/11 and I was awarded two weeks ago.
They backpayed 26 weeks because it took them ages to send the form and six weeks to scan it onto the system .
Ive received another letter today to say my child doesn't qualify for dla 😳
I couldn't get through on the phone it kept cutting off but I'm hoping that the letter is an error because I've already received the backpay and award letter 😳😳😳😳🤔

I got through eventually and spoke to a really helpful lady that said it is in the last stages of the holding pile and will be assigned to a decision maker imminently. It should be no more than 2 weeks for a decision as they are working at 16-17 weeks. Fingers crossed 🤞

Same then I had to go into work so will try again tomorrow x

Thanks for the update - you're the same scan date as me.

I don't think I have the nerves nor patience to call!

I've been reading through the threads, thought I'd drop in to say my scan date was 9/11, so 16 weeks on Thursday coming, I rang today it took me 1hr 35mins to get through and the lovely lady on the phone said that it's in a holding pile or something, they're aiming at having forms with DM's by the 17th week, so she said mine should be with a DM next week and then a week or 2 later would be when I'd know.

Since you're the first I've seen mention the 2 elements can I ask something. I'm having to move over to UC tomorrow. Do I claim these 2 things as I have 2 disabled children on DLA but honestly have no idea how UC works. I know people say ring citizens advice but I struggle to speak to people 🥺
I'm so full of anxiety and worry at not knowing what on earth I'm meant to be doing with UC 😢🤦🏻‍♀️
Thank you for any help I really do appreciate it xx

yes I received the message at 15 weeks
I could be wrong but think at 16 weeks goes to DM, week 17 a decision is made in time for a payment at 18 weeks…
I think having all my evidence from assessments and a diagnosis which was only sent off in Dec and January has helped in my situation. but I’ve also seen people without evidence being awarded too… honestly it makes no sense at all!!!! But on a a positive note it really looks like a lot of awards at 18 weeks :)

@TamGirl89 hi, yes if you have disabled children in receipt of DLA care component then they would be entitled to the disabled element of uc. Carers element only if they get the highest or middle rate of dla care component I believe. Hope that helps

@STEPH691 @mummyof3girlsx someone on a previous thread only posted their forms end of November and has been awarded 😂 the mind boggles

@bonz2023 @STEPH691 honestly im so over it now 😭 I’m just trying to forget about it 🙈 it’s ruling my life at this point, I’m a mum of 3 I have things to do 🤣🤣

They were slow through September… whizzed through October and now slowed down again for the November lot… thought if they keep their momentum going us November lot would have got awards quite quickly!

22/11 here… patiently sitting tight 😅

I'm ringing tommorow I'm going to use the excuse of outcomes of appointments from last week 😂😂

I'll let you know what they say - not that it's helpful to anyone

@mummyof3girlsx @bonz2023 yeah I have got 4 at home it’s totally took over my life. Trying not to phone again this week. Yeah please let us know and good luck xx

@Gracie1909 sorry manic day at work
So I got those letters Fri 16th, had a call to double check details and payment Thurs 22nd and was in account Mon 26th
I chased them up, wouldn't have got anytime soon if at all x