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DLA wait times August 2022

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MrsFortSQ · 27/08/2022 13:22

Hi all,
Just following on from the previous thread - apologies if anyone else has already started one.
Sent our renewal claim in, scan date middle of May.
Phoned on Thursday and was told that our claim had been renewed on 18 August, awarded the same as previous - HRC and LRM. Such a relief for it to be all sorted out.

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LisaGog · 14/09/2022 12:18

Sorry, that should read, DS is 7 almost 8!

Vikki7 · 14/09/2022 12:58

Hi ladies,

I put a claim in for my 3 year old son. Sent 11/07, scanned 15/07. Does anyone know what they're working on now? I called last week and was told they were working on 16/06 claims and to expect another 2-3 weeks wait. It's only been about 9 weeks since scanned so I'm bracing myself for it to be longer than they tell me!

Oilytoe90 · 14/09/2022 13:03

Vikki7 · 14/09/2022 12:58

Hi ladies,

I put a claim in for my 3 year old son. Sent 11/07, scanned 15/07. Does anyone know what they're working on now? I called last week and was told they were working on 16/06 claims and to expect another 2-3 weeks wait. It's only been about 9 weeks since scanned so I'm bracing myself for it to be longer than they tell me!

I've heard they are working up to 21st this week but some with a 22nd date have had decisions. I think it depends on who looks at it x

Lynseyb91 · 14/09/2022 13:21

LisaGog · 14/09/2022 12:18

Hi everyone,

I phoned today to find out DS's award. He has been awarded LRC, but no mobility. I'm grateful that he has been awarded because I know so many people get rejected and then have to appeal. I've thought about it this morning, and I think I should do mandatory reconsideration. I believe he should at the very least get LRM, and possibly MRC.

DS is 8 and he is diagnosed with ASD and also has suspected ADHD, which is is currently waiting for an assessment for. DS has no issues walking, but its behaviourally where the difficulties are. DS cannot walk next to anyone at their pace, he constantly runs, jumps, skips, leaps over obstacles, flails around. This leads to him hurting himself a lot. He has no awareness of dangers like the road or bumping into people or things... He needs to be constantly told to walk, or I have to physically hold his hand (whilst he tries his best to resist). He also cannot follow instructions as he just seems to 'forget' what you have said, so he can't follow directions or navigate around somewhere without an adults help. He has no stranger danger, would happily chat to and play with random adults at parks for example. So I think it's a bit strange he didn't get mobility, it's almost as though they just saw the tick boxes (can walk over 200m in less than a minute) but didn't actually read what I'd put...

What do you guys think?

To get high rate your child has to wake up during the night and wonder/be a danger to them self. I really do believe it’s how the form is filled. I would do it and send more info in from yourself in details. I sent 8 full a4 pages based on the way he was xxx

LisaGog · 14/09/2022 14:44

@Lynseyb91 Oh no, sorry, I don't mean I think he's entitled to high rate. It's because all he's been awarded is LRC, and no mobility. His mobility needs make up a lot of his care in my opinion, he is very difficult to control when out of the house. For example, he is the only child on the school run who runs ahead of me, skipping, dancing, twirling, not being aware of his surroundings and bumping into people and things, going dangerously close to the road etc. He needs constant reminders not to run, be careful, stay away from the road, in the end I have to 'restrain' him by holding his hand constantly (he's almost 8)! But he's been straight refused for any mobility x

LisaGog · 14/09/2022 14:48

I've never applied for DLA before so I'm not sure what constitutes mobility needs, but he definitely fits 'It is for children who can walk but who need extra guidance or supervision on unfamiliar routes outdoors.'

Lynseyb91 · 14/09/2022 14:50

LisaGog · 14/09/2022 14:44

@Lynseyb91 Oh no, sorry, I don't mean I think he's entitled to high rate. It's because all he's been awarded is LRC, and no mobility. His mobility needs make up a lot of his care in my opinion, he is very difficult to control when out of the house. For example, he is the only child on the school run who runs ahead of me, skipping, dancing, twirling, not being aware of his surroundings and bumping into people and things, going dangerously close to the road etc. He needs constant reminders not to run, be careful, stay away from the road, in the end I have to 'restrain' him by holding his hand constantly (he's almost 8)! But he's been straight refused for any mobility x

the only thing I written relating to mobility was my son drags his feet and he gets overwhelmed by the noise around him and has been known to run into the road with traffic going past etc. i didn’t put nothing about strangers, he is aware not to talk to them so I didn’t mention that xx

LisaGog · 14/09/2022 14:53

@Lynseyb91 Ah okay, thank you. My DS is very socially naive and thinks if people are kind to him then they must be nice people. We've talked to him about stranger danger but he doesn't really 'get' it. I think I might do reconsideration x

Oilytoe90 · 15/09/2022 09:59

Currently on hold guys 🤞

Oilytoe90 · 15/09/2022 10:18

Just got off phone and was told they are working on middle of June dates and I should hear next week.

maggieagg · 15/09/2022 10:59

hi my ds claim got scanned on 28th june currently on hold to see if theres any update. does anybody know if theres an email address i can send additional information in for them to look at?

thanks

Oilytoe90 · 15/09/2022 11:01

maggieagg · 15/09/2022 10:59

hi my ds claim got scanned on 28th june currently on hold to see if theres any update. does anybody know if theres an email address i can send additional information in for them to look at?

thanks

There's no rail address but there's a free post address. Not sure what it is tho x

MoandJo · 15/09/2022 11:40

I had to send additional information in and they told me to send it to the address which is on the letter you receive to say what your scan date is.

legs19 · 15/09/2022 12:29

Got my decision Tuesday phoned up they sent payment does any one think it would be in tomorrow I bank with natwest

Oilytoe90 · 15/09/2022 12:38

legs19 · 15/09/2022 12:29

Got my decision Tuesday phoned up they sent payment does any one think it would be in tomorrow I bank with natwest

I would have thought so x

legs19 · 15/09/2022 12:47

Oilytoe90 thank you

harjinder01 · 16/09/2022 11:03

Hi am on line at the moment to dla let's see what there say to me

harjinder01 · 16/09/2022 11:15

I just spoke to very nice lady and she said we are working on the 15 June my scan date is 30 then i got three weeks she said to me . Let's see am just want to know .

harjinder01 · 16/09/2022 11:17

My son got learning disabilities his speech and language saying is 7 but in his word and work its age 4 then school is worried to there ones who sign the dla for me anyone know there thing i will get it please let me know thank you .

GrapePearPea · 16/09/2022 11:54

scan date 1st July here. Really confused as to how they are dealing with claims as I have seen lots of people had decisions already from July??

Oilytoe90 · 16/09/2022 12:29

GrapePearPea · 16/09/2022 11:54

scan date 1st July here. Really confused as to how they are dealing with claims as I have seen lots of people had decisions already from July??

I know. Its insane!!

LemonFrosting · 16/09/2022 15:27

I'm still waiting from 9th June! I've called three times and keep being told that the claim will be looked at closer to the 30th September when sons current claim expires 😳

Claudb98 · 16/09/2022 21:06

Hi guys hope you all get good news soon. My scan date was July 19th and I was told today middle of October for a decision, she said most new claims are being done within 12-13 weeks :) probably not any help but just incase someone was in the same scan date period as me

maggieagg · 17/09/2022 12:47

they told me thetre working on 21st upwards and i should get a decision next week mine was scanned 28th june

Oilytoe90 · 17/09/2022 14:12

maggieagg · 17/09/2022 12:47

they told me thetre working on 21st upwards and i should get a decision next week mine was scanned 28th june

Yeah I was told that too. I'm 23rd x