DLA wait times part 32

[Emma2345]

New thread as this 1 is nearing the end now

I am a bit confused, does the count for weeks start when you phone, when they receive and scan the form or from the date of the letters? See, I was told 21 weeks when I called (19/12) then had a letter saying 11 weeks (15/1) and this week had another letter saying 15 weeks! So I am not sure if it’s the weeks from the call, the form or from each letter they send 🤭
I don’t remember any of this happening on previous contact with them, I just sent the forms and waited 🥺

@Chickapea77 to be honest I dont think they know as everyone seems to get told different things but average at the moment seems to be 16 weeks to a decision maker then anything up to 2 weeks for a decision and date is from when they scanned the forms which is usually on the first letter you receive x

Omg im the same, had letter stating they received my forms on the 29th Nov but when I had to call just over a week ago she said I was at week 16 even though it should off only been 12 its proper confusion isn't it. Then she said I should hear something by middle off march. X

Same as me Good luck lovely x

Hi just to give you all a bit of hope I was awarded Thursday after waiting 17 weeks! I didn’t give as much information as I should have but was still awarded! Not had back pay as of yet! I contacted the UC yesterday and she said I had to wait until I knew what rate my child gets awarded for them to consider any back pay (not sure what that means) but good luck to you all x

@Kezs79 same as me! 17weeks too xx put all details onto UC on Friday so just waiting for them to get back to me

And to you, fingers crossed 🤞

Oooh if 17 weeks is the average, I have just over a week to find out 🤞🏻

Not far off 17 weeks myself hopeful for loads of awards this week 🤞

good luck everyone for the week ahead hopefully early November get some answer this week🤞🏻 😊scan date 2/11

16 weeks tomorrow so really hoping it's soon! Good luck to everyone waiting 🤞

Can someone tell me how long Mr are taking please

UC got back to me literally straight away basically saying until I have the letter with the rate ect they can’t do anything x

hi, I have only received 2 letters so far. There seams to be a theme with when the texts are sent out, does anyone know what week that is please?

@Kezs79 oh really!! I’ve not heard nothing yet, will keep you updated! How long does the letter take do you know?x

I got mine and most other people was week 15 x

It seems to be around the 15 week mark.

@MrsW12 @bonz2023 thank you both. I think I’m 14weeks now so still a fair few weeks to go. I called and spoke to someone a few weeks back and said I didn’t no I could claim for this until my son was diagnosed 6months ago with asd and they said well you know now! If I knew about Dla I would of claimed for this 10years ago :(

I’m not too sure but will keep you posted xxx

Did you call for the form? That’s what I meant maybe they start counting from the moment you call.
I have worked in finance and can imagine them opening a case/claim on the date someone first contacts them regardless of when they receive the actual form. That may explain why they told you you were at 16 weeks.
I suppose if I am on the second letter it’s a good sign 🤭

No as I called for my forms on October 12th n whn I called would off made it 19 weeks or so. My forms were sent in past the 6 weeks deadline due to the head from school taking them home to complete then was off ill for a few weeks. she dated them 2nd Nov and that was the date the caller counted from. A letter was put in my claim to explain why my forms were back late. So not sure tbh. X

How long have we got left on this thread? 😂 now we have lost @mummyof3girlsx just me and you @STEPH691😀

Good luck, fingers crossed we hear soon. Its so stressful my twin 1 is already on DLA (done a coc for her 28th Nov) and that took 3 months! Apparently coc are taking even longer at approx 28 weeks! The one I sent on the 9th Nov is for twin 2 and first claim but feel really stressed with two going on. Twins are deffo double the trouble 😂 hopefully over the next week or two we will hear. I was going to ring tomorrow but seeing everyone gets told different; I don't think I will bother. Good luck everyone x

@bonz2023 am hoping we might not make the next thread. 😂😂 but I think me and you are in longest holding pile the slowest DM. 🤦‍♀️

@lillyT83 oh couldn’t even imagine the stress your under with two claims. Hope you get your answer soon 🤞🤞