DLA wait times 27 2024

[Robyn81]

Just starting a new thread as the old one will run out soon

I'm just about to send off my daughters DLA form tomorrow. First time applying for her. Is the wait still around 20 weeks?

My daughter scan date was 04/03/24 has anybody got the same scan date? Rang up they said it's with the decision makers.
How long does this take to make a decision?

@Kylielwmy scan date is 21st February, I’m 16 week’s tomorrow and I’ve heard nothing. Been told up to another 4 weeks when I’ve called. X

I know somebody who got scanned on 5th March and already got a decision I don't understand it all x

I’m 19/03 I just called to check extra info been received they said it has but no update as they haven’t started March claims they’re still on feb 🤯

I’ve been awarded today, scan date 21/2 x

Was this a new claim or renewal? Oh and congratulations x

@Mammyhero65 new claim hun x

Thank you 😊

Does anyone know if you get back dated disability element on uc? Do you have to ask for it I’ve done change of circumstances etc and let them know I was rewarded from 7th feb 2024

Anyone know how long redetermanation are taking please ?? Are they usually pretty quick or take there full 56 days , this is really getting to me

Do you mean mandatory reconsideration? I’m on week 13 of waiting x

I was give low dla but it should be high for my daughter so was told to do a redetemanation on it ??

Oh I have never heard of that but if we are meaning the same thing it’s about a 14-15 week wait at the moment x

Hi
I’m on around same times as you waiting
did they send u a txt or letter about being awarded x

hi guys, been on this thread before, congrats to those that have had their award and good luck to those that are still waiting. I applied in November last year for my son and was refused .I put in a MR on 18th March, woke up this morning with a random £1021.50 in my bank. Its DLA but i have no idea what dates its from , nor rate, or even if it was backdated etc. I only applied for daily care as my sons mobility is fine, i was on the understanding if the MR was over turned wed be backdated until the original date i applied.

any advise would be great, i know i have to contact UC also as there's an element for that, I am so new to this so clueless

Sounds like mid rate only backdate from the Mr date of 13 weeks I could be wrong but I’m still waiting my Mr which they said 4 weeks but look like longer wait if yours took 13 weeks 😶

Looks like it's low rate care hun anx looks like it's been ba k dated from November I might be wrong tho but figure adds up xxx
I hope I here soon about mine as I got low rate but I appealed it xxx

Just means my claim is getting looked at again by someone else as stated in fort letter am not up at night ?? My daughter is up nearly all night every night lucky if am getting 3 hours off and on its s joke ?? Xx

hi guys thank you so much for your help. it was lower rate care and backdated till September last year as i had to do a MR. I will continue to appeal as i believe it should have been higher rate.
Good luck with your claim guys hope you get what your little ones deserve. what a bloody struggle.

now i have to tackle UC i am reading thats another issue.

thanks again

Hi did anyone send it lots of evidence?

@Mammyhero65 yes. I sent in my son's autism assessment referral and also printed off emails between me and school to back up what I'd written on the form.

Thank you 😊 I just thought I'd send to much, I've sent emails from school (he's not in School at moment ) letters from camhs and his diagnosis from his psychiatrist

My scan date was 26/02
received letters 1 saying then had received my claim and other saying we are looking at your claim on 14th April
had a txt 3rd of June saying we are still looking at your claim no need to contact us
then a txt today to say I have been awarded but dosnt say witch rate just says a letter will be in post with everything on it
so was 15/16 week for my wait.

such a long process

I’m 19/3 and called last week and was told it would go to DM mid July.