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 got cut off at various waiting times yesterday, but managed to get through with about 25 mins wait today.

@Clairewright010 did you have any luck?

My daughter’s new claim was scanned 10 Mar and yesterday I sent some extra evidence and I’m hoping that gets scanned before it goes to a decision maker. Anyone know if that is likely?

Yes you should be fine as I'd say you probably still have about 3 weeks left before it reaches DM and it takes 2 weeks (usually less) for extra evidence to be added to your claim :)

Sorry if this is really stupid question but how do you know when they get scanned, do you get a letter?

Hi does anyone know when you should receive your payment when awarded? . Awarded beginning of last week and have no updates since. Wondering is it a particular day or date they normally send it to you on? thanks

@doadee you should get a letter but if its over 2 weeks ago give them a ring and see if they have received it :)
@Jemma20198 its usually 3-5 working days from reward notice, they usually release as soon as you are awarded and you get the letter after that, you will be back dated to the day you rang for the forms as long as you sent it back within the time frame x

I saw you were asking about ages, my son is just over three but others in my support group got it under 3 for autistic children (not all had formal diagnosis)

My son was diagnosed at 2 but this seems quite unusual for most local authorities.

Thank you for this. They received form from me at start of February And awarded last week they told me over the phone

@nurodivergantparent Great news! Thrilled you can now financially support your lil boys needs x

Does anyone know how long it takes for them to make a decision when it’s with the dm? Isit done that day they have it? Mines with them today so wondering if I’d know by tomorrow

@Marzal that's what I have heard but can take up to a week if they need to call anyone like schools etc.. And depending on how much evidence is sent too

@Jemma20198 what day was you awarded do you know?x

Monday nearly sure and if not then Tuesday of last week

If you don't receive a payment friday chase it up, obviously bank holiday would of delayed it a little though so if you take those two days off I'd say Friday you should definitely should have received :) please keep us updated x

@Jemma20198 ^^

Yes I will of course thank you!

@Momof2soonmomto3 no, I gave up on try 5.
every time the music stopped at exactly the same time and the call cut off at 30 mins.
just need to know either way now lol as need to organise the rest of my life around this x

@Clairewright010 try give them another call in the morning and I'll ring them too if I get through OK I'll let you know x

Hi, I put in a new claim which was received on 11th Feb. I phoned for an update yesterday and was told it was approved on the Monday (18th April). Still haven’t received a payment though, hoping it will be in soon

Well my wait is over, there is money in my bank this morning. Good luck everyone still waiting xx

@Clairewright010 fantastic :)

I’ve just got off the phone to them. (25mins on hold)

I sent my daughter’s extra information by special delivery on Tuesday, it was received yesterday and scanned onto the system yesterday.

He also said that that new claims are taking 9 weeks to get to the decision maker, and then are expected to be with them for up to two weeks before a decision is made.

We are currently on week 6 so that’s another 5 weeks of waiting.

Iv currently been on hold for 15 mins thought I'd phone today as I'm mega busy tomorrow 😫 so anxious at the moment, hopefully get some good news today x

@Momof2soonmomto3 good luck! Let us know how you get on xx