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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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Momof4boyos · 13/04/2022 07:03

Oh my that's a quick decision for your friend by all accounts.
My Son's form was received 17th February and I wasn't really expecting to hear anything until the end of this month.
Great news for your friend.

RebeccaO2019 · 13/04/2022 07:23

I know I couldn't believe it after following this thread for so long. I had to create a username to let you all know! Very quick. After she called I checked my bank but nothing. I will continue the waiting game. X

Dudders88 · 13/04/2022 08:53

Wow that was quick for your friend. Ours were stamped the 18th feb we haven't heard anything yet still a couple of weeks wait I think x

Victoriacf1984 · 13/04/2022 09:03

@PuddlePip… you’re welcome! Hopefully you get the outcome your child is entitled to. I was mentally prepared to appeal!…. Fingers crossed for you and that u hear from them soon

Wilzo235 · 13/04/2022 09:13

Everyone seems to be getting dealt with in the 9 week time frame ive just rang about extra info this morning and they have said 10-12 weeks to me 🙄

PuddlePip · 13/04/2022 09:19

@Victoriacf1984 I've woken up to a backpayment, he's been awarded the HRM. Can't believe it! I was expecting a fight, over the moon for him. Life is going to be so much less stressful for him

Mum2Two91 · 13/04/2022 10:00

Absolutely made up for you@PuddlePip! May I ask was this a COC? I can’t remember what you said.

PuddlePip · 13/04/2022 11:38

@Mum2Two91 yes it was a COC :) so glad he's finally got what he's entitled to. Fingers crossed for everyone else still waiting

Kita12 · 13/04/2022 12:47

Hello has anybody rang dla today I’m on the 8th of feb so just seeing if anybody has any updates

Needanewadventure2021 · 13/04/2022 12:56

My DS claim was received in February but after checking this thread back in March I've had to switch off because I was expecting seriously long delays. I'm shocked but delighted for you all that decisions are seeming to be made much quicker at the moment.

I'm about 7 weeks in now from when his was received. I was going to call for an update but I'm going to hold off abit

Nicolaoro567 · 13/04/2022 13:08

Kita12

I have just spoken with them he said there working over the weekend for claims upto the 9th Feb and to keep an eye out for a text and I should hear very soon I'm the 3rd of Feb x

Kita12 · 13/04/2022 13:14

Yer when i spoke to them
Monday they said there working in around 7 th and 8th of feb and mine was waiting to be allocated to a decision maker but just didn’t want to ring again I fink I’m going to ring tomorrow and see

Momof4boyos · 13/04/2022 17:02

I have received a letter in the post today from DLA dated 6the April.
It says sorry we have not given you a decision on your claim yet we will deal with it as quickly as we can.
My son's form was received by them on 17th February.
Anyone else had the same letter?

Vkyjax2022 · 13/04/2022 17:46

Hi yes I had the same my sons form was scanned on the 14th feb hot letter on the 4 april saying the same thing and still nothing hope everyone gets a good outcome xx

Reyma · 13/04/2022 18:17

@Momof4boyos

I have received a letter in the post today from DLA dated 6the April. It says sorry we have not given you a decision on your claim yet we will deal with it as quickly as we can. My son's form was received by them on 17th February. Anyone else had the same letter?
I received the same letter on the 4th of April. Mine was scanned on the 11th of April. The waiting game is not easy. Wishing Myself and Everyone who is waiting a Good outcome.
Fluffmonkey82 · 13/04/2022 21:20

I have been waiting on a change of circumstances form since 09 March. Every time I phone to find out what is happening with it they keep telling me it takes 7-10 working days to arrive and to check my mail. Finally spoke to a really helpful advisor on Monday who told me he would be in the office the next day and would post the form out to me and he phoned me yesterday to say he had sent it. I am hoping I will finally get it. I believe my son should be in receipt of the mobility part as he needs complete supervision outdoors and always has. I should have requested a mandatory reconsideration when he was first awarded so is partly my fault. I am really struggling with my DS, any extra help would be great as feel I really need to look into some sort of respite care.

Momof2soonmomto3 · 14/04/2022 10:56

My claim for DLA for my DS was received on the 19th Feb I had a letter today to say sorry about the delay, thought I'd post my updates on here too as I know the wait can be long and agonizing :( has anyone recieved mobility for their child just before they turned 3? My son turns 3 in may and he can walk but like most ASD children, he's unpredictable and needs very close attention outside and get over whelmed very easily in crowds and needs either a stroller or on good days reins

Imitatingdory · 14/04/2022 11:00

Momof2soonmomto3 mobility cannot be awarded before 3 for HRM and 5 for LRM.

Mummyof6kids · 14/04/2022 14:16

Anyone know what date they are up to yet? My sons was stamped the 10th Feb, I'm really reluctant to call as I'm not sure I want to hear any bad news 😕

RobynC19 · 14/04/2022 14:33

I'm the 14th so if you find out us know

Reyma · 14/04/2022 14:35

@Mummyof6kids

Anyone know what date they are up to yet? My sons was stamped the 10th Feb, I'm really reluctant to call as I'm not sure I want to hear any bad news 😕
Please call and let us know. Mine was received on the 11 Feb, am a place that I can’t use my phone to call.🙏. All the best
Nicolaoro567 · 14/04/2022 14:40

I'm the 3rd of Feb and still not heard anything if that helps just keep being told it's with a DM x

whitwoochantelle · 14/04/2022 17:43

I've had the delayed letter scanned on 18th Feb . What is the family find I keep hearing people mention

Stephh9194 · 14/04/2022 23:15

My claim was received 7th feb so fingers crossed I hear next week after reading this 🤞🏼

Kita12 · 14/04/2022 23:49

I finally got my decision today I was the 8th of feb good luck to everyone else waiting on there decisions xx

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