Dla wait times part 30

[Emma2345]

New thread as this one is getting full!

@Emma2345 I phoned up this morning and the lady I spoke to has put a note on the system to say its on the way but I've checked checked the tracking and it's finally there, hopefully I hear by the end of the week now! X

@Lisa3kids yes it's been bad enough waiting 18 weeks - let's hope that they get to them sooner (there was another post earlier today about them employing 100 new staff, including 50 case managers...11 weeks seems excessive

@Linzi2girls4boys congrats! Did you receive a text at all or just find out over the phone?I rang up today and was told it’s with a dm and I’ll hear something this week scan date 20/10

Thank you.
I caved and decided to give them a call today, wasn't hopeful to be honest. But so pleased, I have been really anxious about it for the last 10 days or so.
Hope you get a decision soon and it's good news.

Does anyone know how many weeks in is best to call for an update? I will be 15 weeks since scan date on Wednesday, I've only received two letters and one text on Friday asking for bank details, nothing more.

@Marie156 I’d ring if they’ve asked for bank details and use it as an excuse to ask for an update too, I phoned today (nearly 18 weeks) told them about a new upcoming paediatrician apt and used it as an excuse to ask for an update too

I already rang on Friday for the bank details but the lady wasn't nice, she said all they called for is the bank details and wouldn't tell me anything, she was rushing me off the phone so anxious to call again incase it's another rude call handler

15 weeks next week said no decision yet scan date 14/11 said they still working on October's so should be another couple of weeks for around my date but said I will get a text message for definite so God nos

I just remembered my daughter has a peads appointment in 3 weeks so I could also mention that, what did you say when you called please if you don't mind me asking?

@Marie156 yes definitely do!I asked them if I could update them on his appointment and the gentleman said that he’ll make a note on the system to flag up for dm and that it’s with a dm now but them knowing about appointments helps with decisions, I didn’t ask how long it had been with a dm but he just stated I’ll have a decision by the end of the week.

I might give them a call in the morning. Thank you :)

they have to keep making payments for the current DLA award until the renewal is processed, so although it’s due to end at the end of the month, if it takes until June for them to process and make a decision then they have to continue the payments until June :)

Does anyone know how long it takes for evidence to be scanned on to system ? They only received it today but if it’s taking 4 weeks like I think I’ve read I will be 19weeks from requesting forms and 17 weeks from scan date worried that it could go to decision maker before scanning evidence and they could make a decision without it and it not be awarded or not the rate I no he is entitled too do you think it’s best to ring for them put a note on system about extra evidence sent x

Scan date 3/11

Anybody heard back around this time please??

Haven't rang and I really haven't got the courage either😝😂

This wait is dreadful hahaha

@oliviaxxx I’m 2/11 called this morning to change bank details.. it’s due to go to DM this week so hopefully not much longer now! Apparently they’ve employed over 100 people and 50 of them are DM’s so they are working at around 16 weeks now before it hits DM but could be sooner.. fingers crossed for us x

Oh I really do hope it's not long for us both!! I've avoided all contact and put it to the back of my mind, but now it's all I'm thinking about🙁
I got a text on Monday saying they still looking at it, I'm a bag of nerves bloody hell xx

My daughter has a social skills assessment session with SALT this week and Paediatric Neuro appointment in March, is it worth me calling to update this do you think?

I have a new claim for twin 1 scanned on 9th Nov an coc scanned 28th Nov for twin 2. The wait this time has been awful, 2 years ago when I applied for twin 2 it was 8 weeks! Hopefully ours will go to the DM at some point next 2 weeks and not long from there. Fingers crossed for you as well and everyone else waiting x

@oliviaxxx im 22/11 so between 4-6 weeks wait for me I rekon you’ll be going to DM anytime and probably have a decision in the next week or 2 xx

@bonz2023 id say so! If it makes them make a decision easier I’d say update them about any new appointments you’ve had come through, I had my sons paediatric appointment come through a couple weeks after I’d sent the forms off and wasn’t going to bother saying anything but thought it’s more evidence so will probably help and being nearly 18 weeks I wanted an update lol!

I've got my phone on loud everyday, checking for texts hahaha. The wait wouldn't be bad if it was a yes but not knowing the outcome is killing me off.

I'll let everyone know when I get an outcome xx

@oliviaxxx i was literally saying the same earlier like if we found out we was awarded but took 6 months to process claim and payments I wouldn’t be bothered about the wait it’s the not knowing and thought of being declined that gets me soo worried about it especially when we are entitled to it I don’t think I’ve got it in me for a MR if I get declined but I’ve got my 🤞for you and hope it’s good news x

I'm hoping I've sent enough evidence but really doubting myself now, I should've included her nicu records and other bits.
Should've would've could've and all that jazz😵‍💫🤣

I wish you the best of luck too. Let us all know how you get on ❤️ xx

Do you think informing them of an upcoming appointment will push the wait for a decision back further so they can see what the outcome of the appointment is first? I'm unsure what my child's paediatrician appointment in march is for, it will either be for panel results for diagnosis or genetic testing results

@Marie156 im not sure, my sons appointment is for a Tourette’s diagnosis, dla isnt diagnosis based but needs based as far as I’m aware. I was just told I’ll get a decision this week and to make them aware in April when he has his appointment what the outcome of that is, you could ring up and ask but I can’t imagine they’d push it back with it not being diagnosis based to be awarded x