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DLA waiting times 2022

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NRRK28 · 20/01/2022 22:41

Hi All,

I have ASD 2 years old boy and i sent DLA form for him in 7 dec 2021. But I haven’t received any news yet. How long is usually you get awarded?

The thing is i want to put my son in 2 years old nursery but i’m not eligible for 2 years old funding. I found the nursery that i like and my son can start there after easter but they want funding from the government.

There are another way to get funded by government is via DLA. I need to get the DLA first then i can apply for funding 2 years old in nursery. Do you know how is the process for apply funding 2 years old through DLA route??

Thank you

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nercr · 05/04/2022 03:03

Hi all, I've been following this post for weeks. So just thought I'd update in hope it helps someone else with time frames. I just got a payment today and my form was received on the 19th Jan :) I'm guessing HRC but unsure until the letter comes. X

Sarahroccorayne · 05/04/2022 07:30

Hi did they contact you or anybody before decision was made? Thank you

nercr · 05/04/2022 08:19

I had zero contact with anyone the whole way through xx

Ltb17 · 05/04/2022 08:53

Though I would post my experience of when I claimed dla for my son, he's just turned 5, he has suspected austim, global development delay and suspected adhd. We are on the pathway awaiting assesment. He attends mainstream full time school. When I first applied he was awarded hrc, all I sent in was his initial report from paediatrician and a letter from his school. They never contacted myself, school, gp or paediatrician. Just went with the paperwork they had. Hopefully that helps some of you awaiting a decision.
We had to do change of circumstances 13th December forms were received for the mobility part as he has now turned 5, have been told we will be waiting until early May for a decision. If anyone has any questions I'm happy to answer.

Ltb17 · 05/04/2022 08:54

Just to add the paediatrician letter wasn't actually received until after they had already awarded him so that wasn't taken into consideration so really the only thing they had was what I put on form and letter from school

Sarahroccorayne · 05/04/2022 09:08

Really glad this page exists as you really do feel alone untill you speak to people going through the same thing and everybody posting updates and experiences which really does help

Naomis121 · 05/04/2022 09:12

@Ltb17

Though I would post my experience of when I claimed dla for my son, he's just turned 5, he has suspected austim, global development delay and suspected adhd. We are on the pathway awaiting assesment. He attends mainstream full time school. When I first applied he was awarded hrc, all I sent in was his initial report from paediatrician and a letter from his school. They never contacted myself, school, gp or paediatrician. Just went with the paperwork they had. Hopefully that helps some of you awaiting a decision. We had to do change of circumstances 13th December forms were received for the mobility part as he has now turned 5, have been told we will be waiting until early May for a decision. If anyone has any questions I'm happy to answer.
You’re is similar to mine but my daughter was seared mrc. We put a change of circumstances in, received 17th January and I’ve been told middle of may x
Wilzo235 · 05/04/2022 09:35

@Sarahroccorayne

Really glad this page exists as you really do feel alone untill you speak to people going through the same thing and everybody posting updates and experiences which really does help
Yess to this!!!
nercr · 05/04/2022 09:37

This page is great :)
Does anyone know how long the letter takes to come once you've already received the payment. Thank you xx

Wilzo235 · 05/04/2022 09:58

Ive just phoned asking about wait times and some extra paperwork i had sent and need to send the woman said it's taking 9 weeks to go to case manager but I know they all say different

Sarahroccorayne · 05/04/2022 10:16

When was urs stamped wilzo235

Wilzo235 · 05/04/2022 11:03

@Sarahroccorayne

When was urs stamped wilzo235
1st of march so 5 weeks ive been waiting up to now when is yours?
Sarahroccorayne · 05/04/2022 11:11

Oh okay mines with decision maker they said and mine was 1st feb i rang for forms on 13 December but i sent back after 25 jan so prob won’t get backdated till then ino the wait is painfully long so good luck

Momof4boyos · 05/04/2022 11:52

Hi all just started following this thread which is very informative.
My childs DLA forms were received on 17/02/22 (first claim).

Nellielocks · 05/04/2022 17:29

Hi ladies just an update I called this afternoon (dated 27th jan) and claim has been approved yesterday for hrc for my little boy so pleased it's finally sorted! Should be getting payment next couple of days :)

Momof4boyos · 05/04/2022 17:56

Oh wow what a relief it's all been sorted for your little boy x

Abwill · 05/04/2022 18:22

Is anyone still waiting to hear from mandatory reconsideration?

Liv555 · 05/04/2022 18:37

Nellielocks brilliant news! Mines the 27th too I’ll be calling them first thing 😂 are you going to apply for family fund too?

Naomis121 · 05/04/2022 18:44

Hi, sorry not dla related as such as I’m still in my 18 week wait.

But anyone who applied for family fund? How long was the wait

Wilzo235 · 05/04/2022 18:53

@Naomis121

Hi, sorry not dla related as such as I’m still in my 18 week wait.

But anyone who applied for family fund? How long was the wait

Mine was 3-4 weeks
Naomis121 · 05/04/2022 19:10

Thank you, I’m on week 4 now and they are saying upto 10 weeks x

Nellielocks · 05/04/2022 20:20

@Liv555

Nellielocks brilliant news! Mines the 27th too I’ll be calling them first thing 😂 are you going to apply for family fund too?
I didn't want to ring as didn't want to hear oh be another week so was shocked when he said it's been approved! Definitely give them a ring, yes I'm going to apply for family fund :)
Hams12459 · 05/04/2022 20:55

I'm 4 weeks in on waiting got a letter to say could be up to 11 weeks! How long have you been waiting? X

Nellielocks · 05/04/2022 20:59

@Hams12459

I'm 4 weeks in on waiting got a letter to say could be up to 11 weeks! How long have you been waiting? X
I waited 10 weeks
Hams12459 · 05/04/2022 21:55

Wow they are slow already waited 13 weeks for initial decision then potentially another 10 to 11 for mandatory 🙄

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