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Dla waiting times march 2022

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Nicky80catri · 24/05/2022 13:06

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.

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Leanne12321 · 22/06/2022 10:35

1977 what date qas your scanned

1977s · 22/06/2022 12:30

Leanne my forms were scanned 21st March had a letter on the 8th June asking for more information they received it and it’s been scanned so waiting on DM to make decision I hope it’s not rejected as I will be really upset , sent loads of doctors letters , Camhs letters , psychiatrist letters , hospital aswell

Lauren1309 · 22/06/2022 13:38

DM just called me! My sons been awarded MRC and LRM so happy for him!

Leanne12321 · 22/06/2022 13:46

1977 I will be upset for you im sure it will get awarded with all that you sent off.I only sent off 2 sheets so will prob have to send more.Lauren im so happy for you!

1977s · 22/06/2022 14:08

Well done Lauren well happy for you , I’m just getting anxious now it’s been 13 weeks

Lauren1309 · 22/06/2022 14:23

Thank you @Leanne12321 and @1977s !
it’s been a long wait but it’s been worth it. Maybe give them a call tommorow @1977s mine went to DM Monday so they might have done yours fingers crossed!

1977s · 22/06/2022 14:53

Lauren mine is with DM waiting for them to look at all the information that I’ve sent which was put on my file this Monday so I hope 🤞 I hear something soon

1977s · 22/06/2022 15:10

Sorry everyone but the wait is horrendous 13 weeks …… my daughter mental health issues are getting worse it’s so upsetting seeing her like this , feeling so sad 😞 atm

Leanne12321 · 22/06/2022 16:36

The weight is unreal i totally agree with you

1977s · 23/06/2022 10:32

Morning everyone I hope some of us get some news soon

Mrsm1987 · 23/06/2022 10:45

I rang yesterday they said give it another week

1977s · 23/06/2022 10:53

Mrsm1987 if I don’t hear anything by 2 pm I’m going to call again it’s been with DM now for ages they have all the information so fingers crossed 🤞

Leanne12321 · 23/06/2022 14:53

1977 my fingers are crossed for you

Leanne12321 · 23/06/2022 15:01

The wait is so agonising I swear I just want go know evan though I think he wint get it.He should as he has hypermobility possible autism he has dyspraxia he is on melatonin as he does not sleep he is under OT and podiatrist amd also has loads of special equipment in school.Be shocked if he don't but still think it will be a no.He also under neurological team and has 1 to 1 in school

1977s · 23/06/2022 16:27

Leanne12321you will get it I can’t see why you wouldn’t , I’m going to wait until Monday now and phone then as it’s been with the DM since 8th June and they’ve received all the information now which was scanned in on Monday so hopefully 🙏 next week I will know

Mrsm1987 · 23/06/2022 16:27

Leanne my son sounds similar has balance and coordination problems learning difficulties has 1 to 1 in school bowel problems since birth he's 8 and still wears nappies on a night if my son gets refused I will fight all the way fingers crossed you hear soon as my son won't be long after

Leanne12321 · 23/06/2022 17:01

I just called they told me 2 weeks to go to DM theh 2 weeks for them t9 make decistion 🤬 taking the p* now its going up and up

Leanne12321 · 23/06/2022 17:04

Mrsm I hope your gear soon as this is not fair for out DC its not in fir any if these kids who need this

Leanne12321 · 23/06/2022 17:05

1997 theu should be done by now iver 2 weeks with DM its nit fair

1977s · 23/06/2022 17:17

No it’s not fair on are children, on Monday it will be 14 weeks disgusting and it’s disgusting that every time one of us phones they say something different 😞😞

Mrsm1987 · 23/06/2022 18:25

So looking like 4 weeks plus that's a long time

Leanne12321 · 23/06/2022 19:47

It is a long time the woman i spoke to sounded like she could be bothered so I will ring again next week!

Leanne12321 · 24/06/2022 10:09

I just spoke to somone else and she told me they are working up to the 10th April so should know by next Friday

donna123321 · 24/06/2022 14:24

Good luck ladies just put my daughters in this week. looks like wait times are getting back so wont be expecting to hear until September! How long after you sent forms did you get a text to say received? my tracking shows delivered tuesday but not heard from DLA yet

Leanne12321 · 24/06/2022 15:29

It was about a week to 10 days after.Hopefully they will catch up and you won't have to wait as long as some of us in here 🙂