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Dla wait times part 35

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Emma2345 · 13/03/2024 11:50

New thread as this one is nearing the end ,, also going to post a separate thread for people either waiting for MR’s or starting the process of one (mandatory recommendation)

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4beautifulkiddies · 14/03/2024 14:47

KatexCR · 14/03/2024 14:46

How did you get on? X

Got cut off 30 min in,was not impressed x

Mummyto5beautys · 14/03/2024 14:47

Anyone no how long they taking to answer today Iv been on hold for 1 hour and need to get the kiddies from school in 15 minutes

UsernameUnavailable12 · 14/03/2024 14:52

Mummyto5beautys · 14/03/2024 14:47

Anyone no how long they taking to answer today Iv been on hold for 1 hour and need to get the kiddies from school in 15 minutes

I’m currently 1hr 15 mins in on hold, just rehearsing my made up excuses for phoning while I wait 😂

KerBear12 · 14/03/2024 14:53

rjnicola · 14/03/2024 14:03

Omg have you phoned recently. What does that make you about 18/19 weeks ?

19 weeks 🫠 been calling every week since week 15!

ThisNeatRubyRaven · 14/03/2024 14:55

How long after it’s awarded does it usually take to hit the bank?

KerBear12 · 14/03/2024 14:55

kristie198 · 14/03/2024 14:00

Mine starts with Cl as well x

I wonder if you get told at some point they take longer to process?! X

KatexCR · 14/03/2024 14:56

4beautifulkiddies · 14/03/2024 14:47

Got cut off 30 min in,was not impressed x

Oh no!!! Oh how annoying!! 😡 are you trying again? X

4beautifulkiddies · 14/03/2024 14:59

KatexCR · 14/03/2024 14:56

Oh no!!! Oh how annoying!! 😡 are you trying again? X

Got work in a bit so I'll try again tomorrow, so frustrating 😤 x

Mummyto5beautys · 14/03/2024 15:00

UsernameUnavailable12 · 14/03/2024 14:52

I’m currently 1hr 15 mins in on hold, just rehearsing my made up excuses for phoning while I wait 😂

I’m on 1 hr 13 and me too haha my excuse is I need the address to send extra info even though I no it 🤣 I just want to no if there’s any change really mines 15/12 so I doubt it but some have been done for December and January so worth a check

rjnicola · 14/03/2024 15:02

KerBear12 · 14/03/2024 14:53

19 weeks 🫠 been calling every week since week 15!

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Feel for you. Hope you hear soon. Disheartening ain't it when you have waited that long x

Coconutstar · 14/03/2024 15:03

Mummyto5beautys · 14/03/2024 15:00

I’m on 1 hr 13 and me too haha my excuse is I need the address to send extra info even though I no it 🤣 I just want to no if there’s any change really mines 15/12 so I doubt it but some have been done for December and January so worth a check

Definitely worth a check, mines 7/12 and it’s been with a DM for a couple of days

Emma2345 · 14/03/2024 15:04

Margot82x · 14/03/2024 13:52

@Emma2345 OMGGGG I’m so happy for you & your little one! Congratulations xxxx

Thankyou so much hun you & @Shaf89 kept me sain throughout the time I’ve got my fingers crossed that use both get what your little ones are entitled too ❤️❤️ please keep me updated x

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Emma2345 · 14/03/2024 15:05

Fudgie9922 · 14/03/2024 14:23

Yay I knew it congratulations Emma xx

Thankyou ❤️

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Mummyto5beautys · 14/03/2024 15:05

Coconutstar · 14/03/2024 15:03

Definitely worth a check, mines 7/12 and it’s been with a DM for a couple of days

Aww fingers crossed you are excepted with the rates that your child needs in the next few days

Coconutstar · 14/03/2024 15:07

Mummyto5beautys · 14/03/2024 15:05

Aww fingers crossed you are excepted with the rates that your child needs in the next few days

Thanks! Me too I’m a nervous wreck 🤣

Mummyto5beautys · 14/03/2024 15:09

Coconutstar · 14/03/2024 15:07

Thanks! Me too I’m a nervous wreck 🤣

I am too I feel like they are declining so many people that generally should of been awardered or giving people lower than they should hopefully we get a good decision maker and not a miserable lazy one

kristie198 · 14/03/2024 15:16

KerBear12 · 14/03/2024 14:55

I wonder if you get told at some point they take longer to process?! X

Yeh I wonder did you find out how long it takes for them to receive the national insurance number I've tried Google but can't find anything x

KatexCR · 14/03/2024 15:17

I've googled about this NI and it defo is their NI if it'd the usual format. My childs begins with PT

UsernameUnavailable12 · 14/03/2024 15:17

Mummyto5beautys · 14/03/2024 15:00

I’m on 1 hr 13 and me too haha my excuse is I need the address to send extra info even though I no it 🤣 I just want to no if there’s any change really mines 15/12 so I doubt it but some have been done for December and January so worth a check

I phoned this morning about extra info I wanted to add although it wasn’t significant so I couldn’t use that excuse again 😂 told them the phone line wasn’t clear this morning so just wanted to check it was actually with dm, he told me decision will be made today or tomorrow morning, so extra nervous now 😮‍💨

kristie198 · 14/03/2024 15:21

KatexCR · 14/03/2024 15:17

I've googled about this NI and it defo is their NI if it'd the usual format. My childs begins with PT

My daughter never got allocated a national insurance number as she doesn't recieve child benefit that's why there getting one allocated

Mothertothreeboys · 14/03/2024 15:22

3/11

kristie198 · 14/03/2024 15:23

Mothertothreeboys · 14/03/2024 15:22

3/11

Have you still not heard anything

Mummyto5beautys · 14/03/2024 15:28

UsernameUnavailable12 · 14/03/2024 15:17

I phoned this morning about extra info I wanted to add although it wasn’t significant so I couldn’t use that excuse again 😂 told them the phone line wasn’t clear this morning so just wanted to check it was actually with dm, he told me decision will be made today or tomorrow morning, so extra nervous now 😮‍💨

Mines not with a decision maker she said it’s taking 18 weeks to go to a decision maker so end of April they are currently working on beginning of November they honestly don’t no what they are talking about and best of luck x

012345k · 14/03/2024 15:35

@UsernameUnavailable12 when’s your scan date please

Shaf89 · 14/03/2024 15:36

@Margot82x you tempted to check yours today now that @Emma2345 has been awarded? 🙈 I’m tempted.. I may call if I get a chance. Calling at this time is horrible though!

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