Dla waiting times march 2022

[Nicky80catri]

Hi everyone,
Anyone waiting for a decision for march guys .. I am so stressed about the outcome it would mean a great deal to my DD to get this award.

I sent forms off 2 weeks on wednesday my son has only just been diagnosed with autism and learning difficulties hes nearly 14 hope it doesnt take too long as i have never put in for it before x

Had our renewal letter finally today 14 weeks since I posted . (27th july scanned) to give any renewals idea of the wait. So relieved. Its such a worry. This is our first renewal and awarded for 5 years (our original award was 2.) So won't have to go through this again for a while thankfully. Fingers crossed for anyone waiting . Thanks to you all this forum has been a great help easing anxiety whilst waiting on letter that seemed like it would never arrive. Xx

hi all,
my Sons dla claim expired on the 27th July. Due to postal strike they where not received till august 3rd, and there for had to be submitted as a new claim 😢
we are 13 weeks waiting tomorrow.
called last week, gentleman on the phone said they should be looking at it this week
one letter sent 6 weeks in to say that they where still making a decision.
calling again today.

After getting awarded dla for my daughter I informed universal credit but said changes have to go to a decision maker to wether that can be backdated does anyone happen to know how long this takes?x

@Tinker231 it can take a while. I think ours was about 6 weeks

I’ve received a letter on my journal tonight saying the decision maker has accepted it so what happens now do I just leave it x

Have you done the changes on your online account? You put the date tge dla was awarded from as the day of change of circumstances then you ask them to back date it mine only took 2 days after it went to decision maker and they said money owed will be in my next payment

@Angeldust12 yeah I done all that then tonight got letter on saying the decision maker has accepted it just didn’t mention anything about backdate but she was awarded dla 26/6 so a was just confused xx Thankyou very mich

I just a text message saying we have been succesful. Scan date 28th July. Really pleased, though need to wait for letter to confirm amount

Congratulations!!!!!! Must be a wonderful feelimg!

Does any one no if I disagree with the award how long they take to look again is it the same time as putting in new claim , thank you for any advice

I asked for a mandatory reconsideration if that's what you mean only took them 4 weeks to respond and they upheld original decision

Hi guys update, scan date 3rd august called yesterday for an update it’s with a decision maker. So fingers crossed not much longer I’m at 13 & half weeks

I was told it's up to 4 weeks for a reconsideration - I'm sending mine today so 🤞🤞🤞 I've provided more medical evidence and have picked apart their decision reason by reason i.e they've said my daughter isn't receiving specialist input, despite a specialist writing a supporting letter 🤷‍♀️ I'd really recommend speaking to citizens advice to help anyone looking to challenge their decision xx

Hi everyone,
I applied for dla for my son a couple of weeks ago, he has undiagnosed autism because he is high functioning his school say they aren’t seeing it 😩

Ive been reading through all your messages and I’m really worried that I haven’t put enough information or explained how severe it is. Is it worth submitting more information or do I wait until I get a decision? I’m so annoyed with myself.

Hi all
I’m new to this, mine has been in since 16th august. My 4 your old has autism diagnosed recently. They’ve said it won’t be longer than a couple of weeks. Could I just ask how Dla effects universal credit? I am on UC but nothings clear, so money go up if Dla awarded? Finding it really financially tough atm thanks in advance x

@CatherineArthur there is a child disability element that gets added to UC depending on the rate you get. If middle or high rate you can also apply for carers allowance (counts as income) and carers element (part of UC ) I've just been through it so message me with any questions

You can claim carers element for universal credit its £132 a month if your awarded middle rate care and £400 a month for high rate care

Also as soon as you hear if been awarded inform them and the back date uc from the dla claim too it was in my bank within two days x

Thank you so much, is that carers or just a separate from carers? Carers have said they will pay if im awarded but then someone said it comes off UC so wasn’t sure if it would benefit xx

Thank you, x

@CatherineArthur apply for carers element and carers allowance. They do deduct the carers allowance from your UC as if it was wages but it should be cancelled out by the carers element. Then the child disability is on top which is around 400 for high rate care and 132 for low or middle

Thank you that’s good to know, it will defo help me be able to look and provide the proper things that Arthur needs. Thank you so much xx

So carers allowance is classed as a taxable income as regards universal credit but carers element is a separate part like extra what you get if you contact universal credit when you receive your award notice and tell them and they will backdate the carers element

Hey guys, just wanted a bit of advice put my claim in July they said it has been put on the system on the 11th lf August. Still have not heard anything. Sent all relevant information of diagnosis and other health care plans. Phoned them today and have been told it hasn't even got to a DM yet. Do u know how long more it could take.? Tia.