family fund waiting times

[unicornwonders]

hi i was just wondering if anyone’s recently applied for the first time and how long it took. thanks

Hello I applied in March and it took 6 weeks to see if we had been accepted also a friend of mine did it the same time and hers took 7 weeks hope this helps x

I applied in August and it got accepted in September.

@candywoo so was it less than 6 weeks? once you was accepted how long until you received it? @kungfupidge thank you! how long did it take to receive it once accepted.
did either of you get an email or something? or did you have to call.
Thank you both

@unicornwonders I applied on 16/08 and got an email of he was awarded on the 08/09 so took just over 3 weeks. Was about a week from then that the gift cards came in the post. My son was awarded some money for a club and a day trip which took about 3 days to go into the bank from the 8th sep, I received an email requesting bank details from me on the 8th sep aswell.

I didn't receive a phone call but I sent quite a lot of professional evidence and EHCP along with the application.

Good luck.

i have an assessment booked for monday how long after that until we should hear if she’s awarded?

I think they could probably tell you whilst on the phone.