DLA wait times 2023 Part 10

[JimnJoyce]

hi thought i'd start a new thread as the last one is completely full and won't let me post.

Well I've just spoken to a very understanding man on the phone who confirmed that my daughters application is with the decision making team and I should hear within the next 3 weeks which would take us up to 16 weeks.
I told him I would like to make a formal complaint about the inordinately long wait times and he assured me he would make that known and pass it along as soon as we were off the phone.

@CoffeeLover90 wow, I'm assuming you talking about (PM) on the hill 😂 I work not too far from there (nr the arnison)

Yeah!
I'm yet to go to the arnison, I don't drive (yet) and its hard work with buses when I know I'll be coming away with a few bags

Scan date 27/4.....just got off of phone my case has only just gone to dm ...he said I should have a decision by 1st September

Not long now @Kels2023 Hope it's good news 🤞

oh that’s is bringing some positivity for our week 17 💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽 @Kels2023 @EB82

That is good news, fingers crossed everyone 🤞

Hiya ladies 😃does any one know how long it takes for evidence to be scanned on the system it was received this morning at 6 am it worth me ringing tomorrow scan date 27/04

@Welshmun I gave it a week after it was signed for before I rang. Hope you hear soon!

@CoffeeLover90 thank you

Has anyone seen the article in the telegraph about the surge in children who receive disability benefits, quite an interesting read.

Gave in and rang this morning for an update. Its with a DM but she couldn't tell me when it went. So still no idea how long the wait will be other than "it shouldn't be long now". The stress is unreal! It's like waiting for a number on the bingo 😂

Rung this morning it went to decision maker yesterday and new evidence had already been scanned on so good luck everyone finger crossed scan date 27/4

This is really positive news!! I’m assuming mine shouldn’t been too much longer as I’m 28/4

Everyone will be eyeballing their phones waiting for texts 😂😂😂

@Muva306 😂😂 never had my phone in hand so much 🤦‍♀️

Just read, not surprised that the surge is down to ASD/ADHD when comparing figures to 2002. It was much harder to get a diagnosis and be taken serious back then. Some poor kids were just written off as naughty, strange or shy - Me. I'm on one of them. Thank fuck I'm resilient.
Yes, it's supposed to be based on care needs but without a diagnosis, decision makers were likely to turn down a claim back then.
Us parents are more validated now (believe it or not) and have agencies, social workers, education staff etc actually suggesting we claim. Parents wouldn't think to back then.
They annoyed me with the mention of the increase in the 'benefit bill' though. PIP can be claimed by those working. I work, I'm happy for my taxes to increase to support disabled children. If that's needed. Maybe members of Parliament could consider not taking a pay increase to help out? (lol)
Rant over. But yes interesting read, helps explain long wait times. Maybe,because the DWP have those figures, they should employ more staff.

Eeee I've just got my message saying my child qualifies! I'm sooo happy 🥳 fingers crossed everyone else gets a result soon 😊

Oh my goodness @EB82 i am absolutely over the moon for you 🥰🥰🥰 thrilled that your wait is finally over and it’s been positive news!!

Ps. Have you called regarding rates?

fingers crossed, I’ll have answers in the next few days 🤞🤞

@EB82 Congratulations. Fantastic news! ❤️ A message is great! I don't think everyone gets a message from what I've read.... Sometimes it's just the money in the bank first 🤣 I'll take either 😜

Yay I’m happy for you, been following for a little bit haha. What was your scan date agian I think I’m a week after you x

Thanks everyone, it's like a weight has been lifted. Have my oldests PIP assessment tomorrow so not quite in celebration mode. @Muva306 no I will ring in the morning I think. @PLJ44 maybe ring and get an update the lady this morning told me she would put a note on to text me the decision. @Soph194 mine was 27/4. Fingers crossed for you all getting good news soon!

Fingers crossed it all goes well for you tomorrow!! Mines bang on a week after you, so hopefully we all get good news aswell xx

Seems like they've been on April for agessss

Our scan date is the 8th of May.

so glad people are getting fantastic news.

My son is 13 and suffering from Anorexia Nervosa. Needs a lot of support both mentally and physically.

xx