DLA waiting times 2022

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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

@Ltb17… we got the HRM - only because of an official diagnosis of ASD “AND” SMI (severe mental impairment). We paid for a Drs letter to state that our DD has an official diagnosis of the above, she also has sensory processing disorder, hyper-mobility and very unpredictable behaviour that has great cause for concerns out n about. She was awarded LRM till we got an official outcome. As soon as u get the official diagnosis, ask for a drs letter on headed paper and stamped, it’s a lot more simple as we had nothing ‘official’ stating SMI, her educational psychologist report and ECHP were not accepted.

Just a update I’ve been awarded mrc😃for 3 years so happy wait is finally over good luck to all that is still waiting xx

I’m starting to
Lose hope again as was told Friday that I will have a decision bye this week and then when rang up today was told that it’s still being allocated to decision maker wait another week

@Victoriacf1984 can I ask what evidence you sent? as we're trying to get HRM for our son, we just done a mandatory reconsideration for him

Kita12 they did that with me but it was 10weeks in all waiting and some that were stamped after my date got decision before me but you will hear soon ino it’s frustrating atleast it isn’t a coc 🙄lol

@Sarahroccorayne mine was 9weeks today and I seen that some people in the 7th have got decisions already and the 10th I’ll wait till Wednesday and see if they say a different thing lol I’m
Glad you finally got your decision tho xx

Kita 12 hi is yours dated the 7th Feb too? xx

@Hay2222 no mine was the 8of feb what date is yours x

@PuddlePip… hi! DD, had her official diagnosis last March but the consultant didn’t write her documentation up before she left the trust, so we had absolutely no ‘official’ documentation, stating she lives with ASD etc. When I called the DLA, the lady said without formal documentation she wouldn’t be granted it. I have EHCP, SALT, OT assessments and diagnosis's but nothing with ASD or her SMI and she said none of the above would qualify as proof. Asked what could make up for this and she said either a GP headed and stamped letter stating child’s name, address and a list of their disabilities and dates these were reported or a paediatrician report! Rang doctors, explained situation, paid £20 and we were emailed a very brief letter stating her disabilities, 3 days later - hope this helps!

That’s fantastic xxx

@Kita12 morning my sons is stamped 7th Feb I was told yday when I called it had gone to decision maker on Sunday they advised me to call back Wed or Thurs but think I'm gonna give them a call this afternoon. X

@Hay2222 yer I would I just fink who ever you speak to they all say different things as I was told Friday when I rang that mine will go to a decision maker on Monday and then when rang yesterday they said that it’s waiting to go to a decision maker so I’m going to leave it till Wednesday and ring

@kita 12 yes sooo frustrating isn't it u ring and actually think you getting somewhere leave it a few days then ring bk an get told something completely different as if the long wait isn't agonising enough best of luck i hope you hear soon I'll update later what they say to me when I call x

Does anyone know what dates they are working on for COC?

I was told 20 weeks when I phones 2 weeks ago they were working in mid November, mines 16th december

Sha2022 have you still not heard anything ?

@Ltb17 there are different processing times for different claims! Change of circumstances is a lot longer! I was told 2 weeks ago it was an 18wk wait, and that they were dealing with 12-19th November change of circumstance requests so I’m ball parking they’re working end of November claims - hopefully not too much longer

Yes I was talking about change of circumstances, I believe people are getting told all different time frames. I was told to call back first week of May if I haven't heard anything before then. So I'll call 1st May lol

Does anyone know what day they are currently working on for new claims before I starts the afternoon sitting on hold x

My sons claim stamped 7th Feb new claim. Decision made this morning so went to decision maker Sunday 10th April got decision over the phone today 12th April. @kita 12 . @spacemonkey2016 I received same letter 2 weeks ago and have been granted hrc today.Good luck all

@Hay2222 that’s good news I’m going to ring soon and see what they say xx

Hi, I'm just joining the thread as I've sent off forms and they've been signed for today, my 3 year old has GDD and on the autism pathway.. I know it's going to be a long wait 😔 just something to keep my eye on in the meantime 🤞🏼

I've sent mine off today too, gosh it took so long to fill in. I also photocopied it in case I need a record of what I wrote. I'm hoping for the higher band as my son has high needs autism.

I just called and got told they were on the 4th of Feb

@elidelochanthefirst

I've sent mine off today too, gosh it took so long to fill in. I also photocopied it in case I need a record of what I wrote. I'm hoping for the higher band as my son has high needs autism.

I've included pages and pages of notes to go with all the tick boxes about all the extra care she needs in comparison to her twin sister, a paediatrician report and a SLT report.. I'm just hoping it's enough evidence 🙏🏼🤞🏼