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DLA wait times 27 2024

901 replies

Robyn81 · 22/01/2024 15:31

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

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Mommy2boys30 · 03/07/2024 12:14

Snoweymum · 03/07/2024 10:34

I had 2 letters one saying 11 weeks then 2 days later one saying 15 weeks. I'm currently on 14 week wait. I'm guessing it takes 15 weeks +

Yeah I'm not surprised, keep us posted if you hear anything, and what you hoping for?

Snoweymum · 03/07/2024 12:18

Mommy2boys30 · 03/07/2024 12:14

Yeah I'm not surprised, keep us posted if you hear anything, and what you hoping for?

He turned 5 so just hoping for lrm. Will update when I hear, I haven't received any texts just the 2 letters within days if each other.

Mommy2boys30 · 03/07/2024 12:19

Snoweymum · 03/07/2024 12:18

He turned 5 so just hoping for lrm. Will update when I hear, I haven't received any texts just the 2 letters within days if each other.

Fingers crossed for you and your little one

Snoweymum · 03/07/2024 12:25

Mommy2boys30 · 03/07/2024 12:19

Fingers crossed for you and your little one

Thank you, Same to you

Stacey0909 · 03/07/2024 15:47

Anyone around about the 13 th April had a decision yet? I’ve had 2 letters both saying 15 weeks I’m now on week 12

ArtfulJoker · 03/07/2024 17:13

Stacey0909 · 03/07/2024 15:47

Anyone around about the 13 th April had a decision yet? I’ve had 2 letters both saying 15 weeks I’m now on week 12

19/03 here, 15 weeks yesterday still nothing 🫤

Sarahoscar · 03/07/2024 19:14

yh im 19/03 still nothing except i called today thay said its been opened and looked out another 5 weeks he said this so long

Mommy2boys30 · 03/07/2024 20:18

Sarahoscar · 03/07/2024 19:14

yh im 19/03 still nothing except i called today thay said its been opened and looked out another 5 weeks he said this so long

Is it a COC your waiting for?

Sarahoscar · 03/07/2024 20:49

new claim

Jessie1003 · 03/07/2024 21:44

Mine was 02/04 had 2 letters but nothing else still waiting

Jessie1003 · 03/07/2024 22:14

My application was scanned on the 02/04 had 2 letters the recognition they recieved my pack and one to say they are still looking. Has anyone else had anything who’s applied around the same time?

Melanie17092013 · 03/07/2024 22:47

When people get the second letter of sorry it’s taking so long we are still looking at your claim do this mean it’s now with a decision maker ? How long after this letter have people waited for their outcomes ?

Mommy2boys30 · 03/07/2024 22:54

Sarahoscar · 03/07/2024 20:49

new claim

They always say lately 20 weeks but I got awarded end of May and was 16 weeks for my claim, we got HRC, I'm doing COC now for them to consider mobility

Mommy2boys30 · 03/07/2024 22:57

Melanie17092013 · 03/07/2024 22:47

When people get the second letter of sorry it’s taking so long we are still looking at your claim do this mean it’s now with a decision maker ? How long after this letter have people waited for their outcomes ?

I waited 16 weeks for first claim, scan date was 5/02 and got awarded 22/05 now doing COC if you put in (dla part 48) you will get the rest of the group more info on waiting times and they are all waiting for first claims

Sarahoscar · 03/07/2024 22:58

so sounds like im waiting even more thay have told me today its been opened so progress i surpost just so stressful

Mommy2boys30 · 03/07/2024 22:59

Melanie17092013 · 03/07/2024 22:47

When people get the second letter of sorry it’s taking so long we are still looking at your claim do this mean it’s now with a decision maker ? How long after this letter have people waited for their outcomes ?

Mine went to DM at 15 weeks was only with them for 1 day then made a decision but I didn't know for a few days when I rang up

Melanie17092013 · 03/07/2024 23:02

Mommy2boys30 · 03/07/2024 22:59

Mine went to DM at 15 weeks was only with them for 1 day then made a decision but I didn't know for a few days when I rang up

It’s a change of circumstances, I had a letter saying 11 weeks and only on week 6 but today received one stating they was sorry it was taking so long so I just wondered if this ment it’s now with decision maker instead of being in the que

Mommy2boys30 · 03/07/2024 23:07

Melanie17092013 · 03/07/2024 23:02

It’s a change of circumstances, I had a letter saying 11 weeks and only on week 6 but today received one stating they was sorry it was taking so long so I just wondered if this ment it’s now with decision maker instead of being in the que

Honestly I don't even know anymore and god knows if they know, sorry I thought yours was first time claim, my letter states 11 weeks but phoned up yesterday to makesure extra evidence got scanned and they said 12 weeks wait so no idea, have you phoned to check? My COC scan date is 7/06 so I'm only a month in lol, I'm thinking end of August onwards for me

Melanie17092013 · 03/07/2024 23:11

Mommy2boys30 · 03/07/2024 23:07

Honestly I don't even know anymore and god knows if they know, sorry I thought yours was first time claim, my letter states 11 weeks but phoned up yesterday to makesure extra evidence got scanned and they said 12 weeks wait so no idea, have you phoned to check? My COC scan date is 7/06 so I'm only a month in lol, I'm thinking end of August onwards for me

No not rang them the wait times are so long I haven’t bothered mines 17/05 and the first letter said 11 weeks the 2nd don’t give a time just says sorry it’s taking so long and they will inform me as soon as they can .. hopefully it won’t be to long my anxiety is through the roof!

MrsB941 · 09/07/2024 15:11

When DLA asks for birth certificate does it mean they are looking at the claim?

Mommy2boys30 · 09/07/2024 18:19

MrsB941 · 09/07/2024 15:11

When DLA asks for birth certificate does it mean they are looking at the claim?

No they ask for it after they scan the form on the system even if you provide a passport number they still sometimes ask for it

Sarahoscar · 09/07/2024 18:27

im on 16 week i keep ringing still nothing she said just wait for letter thay have t asked me for nothing scan date 19/3 anyone tell me any info she s getting worse at school struggling badly ive rang today for lois report so im thinking send this to them as wel as sen letter as place to be assessed has t even got in touch c

Mommy2boys30 · 09/07/2024 21:32

Sarahoscar · 09/07/2024 18:27

im on 16 week i keep ringing still nothing she said just wait for letter thay have t asked me for nothing scan date 19/3 anyone tell me any info she s getting worse at school struggling badly ive rang today for lois report so im thinking send this to them as wel as sen letter as place to be assessed has t even got in touch c

No harm in sending in more evidence, just do it special delivery so it gets there faster, hopefully it's not long for you now

Squishmallow01 · 09/07/2024 21:33

I’ve been waiting 14 weeks now. I have had one letter ages ago saying they have received my claim and are looking at it, nobody has asked for my son’s birth certificate or anything like that.
does that mean they’re mega far behind and I’ve got ages yet to wait???

Sarahoscar · 09/07/2024 21:48

i hope not and same i have not been asked for nothing i am going to send it tonorrow is it same address to send it do ya know thank u for reply i just hope its not a no for her sake x