Waiting times for DLA for new claim 2021

[Sengland01]

Hi the DLA received my claim on the 1st April 21. Does anyone know the current waiting times. Thanks

I rung them tuesday as still not had anything i read you usually get a letter within 2 weeks of them receiving forms or a message but not had either. Anyway i rang for an address because i had all school reports and hospital reports with his ASD diagnosis sent out to me so thought I'd send them special delivery to them too may save them time waiting for specialists getting back to them and schools to open maybe. He's been referred for blood tests and bowel biopsies next from the bowel clinic do you think this is something they need to know or should i wait for appointments coming. He's 11 in 3 weeks now on the spectrum has no control over his bladder He's been referred somewhere else for that he has no feeling in his bottom so doesn't know when he needs to go so in pull ups day and night i have to change him as he can't do it himself he can't even shower himself. It's hard work

Have you not had a text or letter yet either?

@Sadieosull

I called again today, my claim that was received on 28th June was accepted yesterday for MRC, without diagnosis just a letter from the school. Over the moon as I can now focus on his further care without the stress of losing our household income. Thank you everyone for your advice as I will be taking this all further

Fantastic news! Glad you’ve finally had a decision!

@Mumof5babies

I rung them tuesday as still not had anything i read you usually get a letter within 2 weeks of them receiving forms or a message but not had either. Anyway i rang for an address because i had all school reports and hospital reports with his ASD diagnosis sent out to me so thought I'd send them special delivery to them too may save them time waiting for specialists getting back to them and schools to open maybe. He's been referred for blood tests and bowel biopsies next from the bowel clinic do you think this is something they need to know or should i wait for appointments coming. He's 11 in 3 weeks now on the spectrum has no control over his bladder He's been referred somewhere else for that he has no feeling in his bottom so doesn't know when he needs to go so in pull ups day and night i have to change him as he can't do it himself he can't even shower himself. It's hard work

Sounds like you really have your hands full! When you spoke to DWP we’re you advised as to whether they’d received your form or not? I received confirmation letter 6 weeks after I posted the form bk. the letter was dated 2 weeks prior. Allegedly there is a postal delay.

Just had a text saying my son can have dla so looks like they doin July now so good luck everyone

Mumof1girland1boy
So made up for u hun what date in july did yours go in mine was the 6th I phoned up yesterday and they said mine wont be till the 24th of September I think he had a mix up somewhere robbing me off again lol x

Fobbing me off sorry lol x

@Princess23

Fobbing me off sorry lol x

Mine was the 6th too, so glad he gets it will help with sensory toys and stuff.

@Mumof1girland1boy

Just had a text saying my son can have dla so looks like they doin July now so good luck everyone

Fantastic news! Glad you’ve heard back. It makes no sense though. Mine is 2nd July still in holding queue and yours 6th July and has been done??

@Mumof1girland1boy

Just had a text saying my son can have dla so looks like they doin July now so good luck everyone

That’s great! Mine was revived 8th of July, what date was yours received?

I would ring them Tuesday for an update @Nmhx

@Mumof1girland1boy, great news, well chuffed for you. X

Mine was the 6th of july @peppapigpocoyo

Mine is 6th June and still not being looked at, makes no sense at all 🙄

Edsgirl have you checked to see if you are eligible to have your travel expenses reimbursed? Here is a link about it.

@leslie77

Mine is 6th June and still not being looked at, makes no sense at all 🙄

Give them a ring on Tuesday to see where they up to, hope you get it soon.

Do dla work today.

Not sure, you can only try @pr

Ok thanks

Has anyone successfully applied with no professional evidence? My DS is on the waiting list for assessment for ASD and I am sending my forms off on Monday . The only information I have is a letter stating he’s been accepted on to the waiting list.

I’m using the cerebra guide to fill in the forms so I’m confident I’m giving plenty of information about his problems.

Would this be enough? I won’t get any reports until he’s assessed.

@CockADoodleDuuuhhh Does your DS have any school reports that document his difficulties? Also, is he on the SEN register at his school? If so, the school will have a duty to set him new targets every term and share these with you in the form of a provision map. Who made the referral for his ASD assessment? If it was a professional, do you have a copy of the referral that you could send to back up your DLA claim? It may also be worth requesting an EHCP assessment. Sorry for all of the questions! Any evidence from professionals will definitely strengthen your case.

I sent it back 8 weeks this weds all i know is its been scanned into the system on the 8th Jul i was told on the phone that they had until 3rd sept. Didn't say if it was with anyone or anything though. I've sent his statement along with docs and school reports now too special delivery going to see if they've scanned them in too on tuesday. I did send special delivery paid envelope for them to send me them back too hope they have my printer broke so couldn't copy all of it only managed 4 pages xx

@Midlandsmum23 I have no school reports or such like. DS was referred by the GP as I have some worries he may have ASD like his brother. School have no concerns (but they also have none with his brother who is diagnosed). It’s unlikely I’ll get any reports until he is assessed. I only have the letter stating he’s been accepted on to the waiting list. Is it worth even bothering to claim at this point?

I am sending my claim out tomorrow with no evidence either! My son is 2 and has been referred for an ASD assessment, speech and language therapy, audiology screening and for a paediatrician but I have no evidence to show any of this. I’m just hoping they can find this evidence?

To a paediatrician**