New DLA wait times 2022

[Momof2soonmomto3]

Iv made this new one as the thread I was following along with others has now been closed mine was scanned on the 18th Feb and still awaiting decision, I'm currently been waiting 40 mins on phone to DLA trying to get a update

I was told this today. (Scanned 10th Mar) Called again as I suffer terribly with anxiety myself and this wait is driving me insane. I think they must be fed up of me.

I called the other day because I had more info to send (we actually got a diagnosis!!). They said they were up to 28th Feb. Will be a couple of weeks before mine (scanned in March) goes to the decision maker.

When I called the other day I was told they are working claims 1st March. The lady was absolutely lovely and read an email out over the phone that they had been sent saying where they are up to and that the wait time is now 8 weeks. She couldn't understand why mine hadn't been allocated as I'm 28th Feb so said she has flagged it to her supervisor to get it assigned. Looking over the last day or so's comments it seems abit all over the place. So maybe my son's claim is in the ones due to be decided on? I find it really odd how we are all told a variety of things.

I don't know why but now I know a decision 'should be' imminent I'm so nervous. At my end things are finally starting to progress and school is putting in support and has made the referrals required. So I feel he should be successful with his DLA claim. But its in someones hands to decide. I'm praying for good news

Monday will be 10 weeks of waiting I’m scared to call them as they mit say still have to wait this is stressful 😩

Figured on this beautiful day it was the perfect time to wait on hold to see if there's any update on change of circumstances from December, we will see......

On the phone to camhs this morning trying to get my dd on the asd assessment waiting list. Do i need to inform dla of this. Hope your all well x

I have great news. My son has been awarded DLA (LRM & HRC).
Forms were received 17th February. Decision was made yesterday 5th May.
11 week wait in total.
Good luck to all awaiting decisions x

@Momof4boyos congratulations hun thats brilliant news x

@Momof4boyos that’s great news!

Does anyone know of anyone that got awarded for a child with severe anxiety and possible asd. I am getting so stressed about this application. On week 7 the wait is killing me x

@Nicky80catri - I did. On ASD pathway and all main issues are caused by anxiety/sensory overwhelm. We got mid rate care and low rate mobility, waited 11 weeks to be awarded and it was a very stressful time indeed!

@TangoApple thanks hun. I have built myself up so much about it all i dont feel positive on the outcome. My dd is 12 and has really bad anxiety. Wont go out alone, trouble sleeping, wont go to bed, trouble at school. Its just getting worse month by month. Shes under camhs x

@Nicky80catri - I convinced myself we wouldn’t get it, even though I knew that my DD requires far more support and supervision than another child of the same age. The CAMHS assessment was the main evidence I sent so if you have that I hope you will be fine and should hear soon.

@Nicky80catri this is exactly what my sons claim is for, he's 9, his anxiety is terrible, he harms himself, doesn't sleep, has stomach issues due to anxiety and his sensory issues are really bad, labels out on everything, doesn't like sound at all, he has to have emotional support at school and communication cards, the sendco lead helped fill out our form for him but I'm only on week 6 wait time.

@Ltb17 i am sorry to hear that hun must be terrible for him. My daughter has stomach issues and sensory issues. The wait is awful.
@TangoApple thanks hun i am hoping the camhs report will be enough. X

@Nicky80catri my claim is for the same as your dc, it is 7 weeks Monday for me and although I know how much extra care and time my dc needs I still worry it won't be awarded. My dc has been accepted for an asd assessment too which I sent in for extra evidence.

@TangoApple @Ltb17 you have both helped put my mind at rest knowing that we may be awarded. Hoping the next 2/3 weeks brings some good news

@Scanner20 i am glad there are other people that can relate to what we are going through atm. However i dont wish it on anyone. Dd os worrying us loads. So scared she will start self harming. Having to give her a lot more care than we should for a child of her age. We too are 7 weeks in. I want to call them again but holding off now x

Hi everyone,

could someone please advise the address to send mandatory reconsiderations to please?

i just dont want to send it to the wrong place and delay the process.

Thanks in advance

@Nicky80catri fingers crossed for an award in a couple of weeks time. I understand your worries, I really hope your dc doesn't start to self harm. I would hope we don't experience that, my dc is more separation from parents and being in new places or being alone anywhere.
Luckily school are great and although we battled with going in everyday they are helping. It's so new and hard to know I am doing the right thing.

@Scanner20 i seriously hope not but having to keep a close eye on her. Yeah my daughter is 12 and wont go anywhere alone. Its all just spiralled since i put the form in x

@Pmp1315 sorry to ask but do they give their reasons for an unsuccessful claim? I hope you are successful with your MR

Anyone have any updated for change of circumstances?

@Naomis121 what's your date? Mines 16th December, called yesterday and was told they are working upto 15th December so give it another week.

I rang for an update yesterday as my sons change of circumstances forms were received on the 13th dec and he’s now been awarded high rate care low rate mobility he’s 6! Those waiting from dec should have a decision soon