DLA not sure what is happening here.

[akaemmafrost]

Have renewed for ds 8 weeks ago. Have just gone on line to check bank account and there is an unexpected payment of about half the amount he usually gets. On top of the usual one received about a week ago. It is due to stop if not renewed mid Feb.

No letters yet, can't call them today as weekend, really worried that this is the last payment due in January as we have been turned down. Any ideas? Has this happened to anyone else?

Have you had a decision on the renewal yet akaemma

Could the DLA have been moved to a higher rate?

No decision and obviously can't call them. Am thinking the decision is no I've been paid up till mid Feb when it's due to end. Feel sick now. This dla and CA makes the world of difference to us.

Same here akaemma I don't think we would survive without it.

I'm not certain but I don't think they would pay you off early IYSWIM. Unless you are already on both high rates I think you have been put up

8 weeks is about right for a decision. If you take the amount they have put in and divide it by 8 what does it come out as?

It comes out as around 19 per week.

I am too scared to hope to be honest.

I know, I've been there.

But low rate mob is £20.55 so could fit. Has your lo recently turned 5 or over?

Well he is 9. This is a renewal after 3 years.

Thanks for replying to me I really appreciate just being able to talk about it with someone. So worried.

No problem

DLA are buggers for taking ages to send out letters, I just went though this with dd, I was phoning them every week, it's a major part of our family income (tax credit bump as well) as I can't work due to dd difficulties.

I really do think you have been successful, I had a google and couldn't find any stories of DLA paying off a claim early (I don't think they would be allowed to)

They should be open on Monday so you will know for sure then, or you may get the letter today.

Thanks again. It just seems like such similar amount so as to be that two weeks in February. Will just have to wait and hope till Monday.

Fingers crossed for you.