Waiting time for DLA Third Thread

[Mummy2boys1520]

Hi the Second thread ended because when it reaches a 1000 comments it will close I thought I would set this up so everyone can talk again

Apparently they're still working on the 12th Oct since last week Monday..

@DeludedWench I've not phoned again but I think I'll give them a phone tomorrow. I'll keep you posted. Xxx

@Jneill2021 I hope they can emphasise and you get the result you want ❤

@LovingLanz5 still?!? Although, they do have a new automated message about the new covid variant, and I spoke to several who were working from home. I wonder if that's why they slowed down? 🤔

@loopiluna please do! Definitely want to see you ladies get through this ❤

Side note, does anyone know if there is any chance of our back pay hitting the account before the 3-5 days they state? I mean, would be awesome to get it before Christmas for obvious reasons lol.

That is fantastic news @DeludedWench, you have waited soooooo long.

Well I was awarded middle rate care for my boy (decission made yday - exactly 10 weeks and 2 days from claim if that helps anyone) , I am so happy , they have authorised payment so should be in for xmas eve, That wait was a very trying time. Also any one (especially single parents) remember anything middle rate or above phone tax credits straight away as soon as decision is made as they sort it out then and there and award back date from DLA claim. Hope everyone on here gets good news before xmas and keep pestering them.

@DeludedWench fantastic news I know when I was awarded on a Saturday money went in on Wednesday so should hopefully be same Wednesday is a general paying day for them Xx

@mum42boys82 thank you sweet. I feel so relaxed now.

@Alk19 Wednesday won't be too bad, I think I could work with that lol.

@DeludedWench
Yes that was a shock hearing the new covid message, I spoke to them again b4 closing and the was still saying the 12th
Fast forward to this morning I just received a text saying "we've decided your child qualifies for dla" I'm over the moon. Do you think I'm being eager if I phone them to ask the award?
Thanks for everyone support and lovely messages they've really help me get through a tough time. I had a call from drs yesterday saying my daughter bloods are abnormal and they can't wean her of the steroids she is already having 1 daily injection, 10mg of Prednisolone 15mg omeprozole 7.5mg 4x daily ibuprofen 3mg of 6+ paracetamol 4 times daily she is 15months

@LovingLanz5 I was told by a guy that if I recievee a text, I could call to confirm the rates ❤

AND CONGRATULATIONS! Bet you're so happy. I hope your LO's tests get better x

@DeludedWench
Thank you so much so much weight lifted off my shoulders now. She has been awarded HRC can apply for mobility when she turns 3.

@LovingLanz5 Aw amazing news! I'm so happy for you! Well I phoned today and was told hrc and lrm for my son. So happy and relieved! Hope you all have an amazing Christmas!

So decision was made 20/12 and I recieved back pay on 23/12 for future reference for all 😁

@DeludedWench
Thank you that's good to know. Just in time for Xmas

just a note to anyone that put in for a mr there taking around 4/5 weeks xx

Does anyone know how long carers allowance takes when you apply online? X

@LovingLanz5 i heard back last week and it took 4 and a half weeks from applying online

@SBParker99
Thank you. That's not a bad wait at all. Tax credits updated the next day.

I just called. Form scanned on 18th October, so it will be 10 weeks on Monday. Got through straight away, the advisor said they are taking 10 weeks and mine hasn't been looked at so it's likely going to be in the new year now. I expected it I guess 🤣

I'm new to this. My form was sent roughly 10 weeks ago. Based on this thread, does this mean that a decision is expected in the next few weeks? I appreciate it will be delayed by all upcoming bank holidays.

Hey all! I hope your holidays went well!

How are we all doing?

@DeludedWench my christmas was lovely apart from the clean up lol how was yours ? xxx

Yes like you said the clean up was horrendous but was a lovely. Did you both have a lovely day? Even better not having to stress about you know what....back date money came in on Xmas eve.

It was a wonderful Christmas here! Even hubby wasn't The Grinch this year and is STILL festive! Currently watching hubby and Rowan build a lego set Rowan got from my parents! ❤

@DeludedWench aww bless my daughter had her dad building lego at half 7 christmas morning lol
@LovingLanz5 bet that was a relief to have it by then, yes had a wonderful christmas, how was your day xx

Aww that's lovely ladies. Well we was meant to be in lanzarote for Xmas but 2nd year running ruined by the restrictions for non vaccinated and teens. My eldest is 19 has adhd and aspergers he is adamant and won't get jabbed can't force him, and my 15 yo has only had 1, other family members was affected so I had 19 for dinner at mine house.. it was a fun day for all not so much on Sunday

Reconsideration sent August 26th recieved by DLA on 3rd September. Phone last week at 16weeks and told reconsiderations are taking 16 weeks just to be picked up by case worker! Is anyone else had this experience?