DLA wait times part 32

[Emma2345]

New thread as this 1 is nearing the end now

@Destiny35 whats your scan date hun? They said mine was going to a DM this week. And to call next week. They all love telling you different stories. Xxx

Its only 14/11 but told me yesterday was with DM and today holding que 🙈 x

@Destiny35 they are a total nightmare them call handlers they need to stick to the same story. Hope they got it wrong and it is with a DM xx

I really feel for you, our families go through so much, dealing with school and daily life, trying to give them the chance to experience activities that other people take for granted… the constant worry about what the future may hold for them, who will care for them when we can’t!
For me, asking for a review was something I didn’t even have time to think about when he has not even had access to education because the LEA completely dismissed our concerns about the unsuitable provision they offered him, let alone the lockdown years which deprived our kids of so much.
It will probably be up to the DM at the end of the day, they are never going to experience the hardship and the heartbreak.
I really hope whoever looks back at your claim is able to understand the situation a bit better. Chin up 😘

Do they just make up as they go to get callers off their back? I haven’t called, not sure I will… it was well over an hour when I called for the form, get anxious just thinking about it!

Honestly wish they had an online system to check the progress of applications . Would make life so much easier.
I’m not going to ring now for a couple of weeks.
My second born gets Pip enhanced C/M now and I remember his Dla years ago took around 6weeks for a decision it’s crazy waiting times now and different things said from different call handlers is super stressful.
I didnt send a lot of evidence just from ALNco therapist his IEP and what I had written but he is also now home schooled on a Grasp programme.
Honestly deflating 🤯

Oh wow gives me so much hope my 13 year old is very much like this and I home school him aswell have for nearly 4 years now, waiting in more assessments coming up in march xx

My MR has not been awarded! The fight continues for me.
Only advice I'd give is be careful amount of times you ring, I rang last Friday 23rd Feb to check they received extra evidence, the lady said it's been 9 weeks so shes going to email the MR team to chase it as it werent even with a DM.
I rang this morning to let them know an appointment and she advised me it was declined on 23rd Feb, the day I last rang. Even though its meant to be with a DM for a couple of weeks as they're meant to go through all the evidence I was advised. They made a quick decision, which I think that email prompt that.
Goodbluck everyone.

hiya
scan date 15/11
is a dm the same as a cm?
last Friday was told with dm
today was told with cm and may hear something today or tomorrow

Oooh I’m hoping that this date means the same all round! I rang on Friday and wasn’t given much info at all. I’ve not bothered calling since. I got a text on Monday to say it’s still being looked at. Did you get a text? Keep me updated on your your progress (15/11 too) x

I will find out her secondary school tomorrow too, so I’m super anxious at the moment 😩 x

Parking scan date 22/11

@MrsW12 we have the same scan date I was told mine was still in a holding queue today🙄

scan date 10/11, phoned yesterday and he said you’re in the ‘first holding pile’ and when I asked what that means he said it’s the next pile to be looked at next month and call back end of march if no news.

It’s so obvious that they are telling different people different things in no particular order. I 100% understand how busy they are and they must have thousands upon thousands to get through. But it’s frustrating how there seems to be no order. With my anxiety issues, I’d rather have a clear understanding of what’s going on. It’s the unknown that’s driving me mad!

Blimey!!! No system at all then! I wasn’t given anything on Friday. Just possibly the middle of March x

I've had a missed call from DWP today whilst working!! What a nightmare anyone else had a call today?

What’s your scan date out of interest? I wonder if they ask for evidence near the beginning or end x

What number do they call off? Had a random mobile number x

I'm absolutely dreading it! I keep checking the website just incase they've uploaded it early.
I even laid in bed last night thinking, what if they've forgotten it's a leap year.
I actually feel sick with the worry.
We are massively out of catchment for the school I really want. Midnight can't come quick enough x

6th November lovely. Currently on hold 55 minutes so far!

This was an 0800 number. X

@Kmc2303 Thankyou wishful thinking on my part then hope you get through soon x

Got through and have put a note I've called. Lady was very rude! So didn't ask anymore just said no decision has been made.

I saw someone was declined on MR a they fought on to tribunal but they upped the award before it got that far so fight on