Change of circumstances dla wait time 2022

[Mumabear239]

Hi I am a single mother of a 9 year old boy with JIA , I put in a change of circumstances to dla as he gets low care but this was awarded for his mental health before his diagnosis and change in care needs . I have been told my application must sit in queue for 17 weeks before it’s looked at . I have been doing some research online about this wait time and seem to find nothing . Would love some advise on other people currently waiting on a coc .

@Angeldust12 wow that's so quick 😄considering alot have waited 25plus @Liverpoolgirl40 and me and many still waiting.. well done hoping ours are sorted soon. Xxx

What kind of payment did you have? A backdate? X

I've worked it out that he's moved from middle rate care to high rate and its been backdated 8 weeks ill call them tomorrow to confirm

That’s brilliant x

So there is hope they are speeding up for everyone

Really do hope so are you calling today? If so let me know please xx

Tried calling after 50 minimal of being on hold I gave up 🤬

Ive been waiting 24 weeks this week coc, i called today he said 20 weeks i told him its been nealy 24 hes sent a message across too case manager so hopefully hear something soon.

Wow I can’t believe it’s taking this long. By looks of things it’s a 25 week wait. Don’t know why they are telling us twenty when we are so past that x

I called today 3 times being on hold for 50 minutes at a time high rate care awarded from middle and high rate mobility. Award was due to end 2024 awarded until 2027 so couldn't be happier and only waited 6 weeks. I'm assuming they awarded 5 years opposed to the 2 years they usually give to get waiting lists down.

Ssabb90 yes thats what im thinking but then you have people getting them back very quickly which makes me wonder do they realy know what there doing.

I’m braving the call today I usually wait till Fridays but Iv had enough and their is people that have waited longer than me it’s not fair x

That’s really good, I bet your really chuffed and hope it makes life easier for you all now that extra money makes a massive difference to our kids lives xx

Told me to ring back in ten days still isn’t with a decision maker. Taking 22 weeks plus as we know x

Well hopefully evryone hears soon its been a long wait. Fingers crossed il hear something as im due a payment tuesday so hopefully all sorted by then as then it hits the 25 week mark

Yes I rang also because I go on what the adviser tells me so like I was told to call back 23 week I do and get told wait another ten day which will then take me to 25 weeks I can't cope 🤣🤣

Thats the worst part its happened to me loads its very annoying bring told all different times

I'm not ringing again because it makes me feel like I'm doing something wrong by ringing them lol because u can get some right awkward ones answer to you... but its getting ridiculous now

Yes they do they make you feel cheeky for asking about it like we should just shut up and wait but its very frustrating after 6 months isnt it 😂

Does anyone no how long it takes for evidence to be scanned on the system? Xx

@Mkd1322 really quick mine took 2 days after they received it x

@Mkd1322 mine took 2 days

Hey ladies had my decision it's been done today. I'm doing a MR I do have a back payment coming also. Gone from middle rate care to high rate care and stayed on lower mobility

Oh that’s fantastic!! I’m so glad you haven’t got to wait another ten days!! Well done x

Very good glad thyve sorted your little ones ☺️ hopefully hear soon was yours the 24th one?