Dla wait times part 33

[Emma2345]

New thread as the other is almost full !

I will let you know, it’s a different story eveytime I ring holding pile then with DM and then not with anyone and 1-2 weeks wait 😂 I can’t keep up let’s see what they say today

Agh. The wait. It truly is horrible. I think this is all now affecting my mental health. 2 weeks with a DM, still nothing. Then, 7 weeks waiting for CA and still nothing, when I was told it would be a maximum of 6 weeks and most people get it within 3 weeks.
Meanwhile., my other child's claim was dealt with a lot quicker and I didn't ring a single time, I just got a text saying we had been awarded, then money then letter. Why such a difference?

The CA is bothering me even more. Because there is no reason why they have to hold this money. I am entitled to it and they need to backdate to September. Meanwhile struggling and worrying about money. Carers are so forgotten. I used to work full time. I obviously can't now. What is the delay?

I think I am just going to give up. Not call, not chase, not ask for MR if denied and just keep spending our days with the bare minimum and keep selling stuff in the house to pay for all the stuff the pediatrician has said we need to buy or replace for their health.

At least I won't wake up every morning having my hopes crushed and tears in my eyes.

Good luck to all. I remember when I was awarded for my other child and the relief and validation that meant. I will just remember that and hope you get what you deserve.

not really … it depends what holding pile you’re in as some case managers are getting through their workload quicker than others … I was told about 2 weeks ago, my claim will be sent to someone last week Friday … rang today, it’s with a decision maker. Hopefully, I get a decision soon 🤞🏼

Hi! I have only got one letter ages ago to confirm scan date and receipt of forms!

well nearly two hours after being cut off I finally got through. It’s in the holding pile and is due to be looked at today. She did seem genuinely interested in what I had to say and was typing away but I don’t trust them as far as I could throw them lol (scan date 16/11)

@STEPH691 got through still with dm has been since 28th feb 😳😬😑🤦‍♀️ x

I just called to see what different info i would be told compared to everyone else as everyone is getting told different things. Scan date 8/12 - i spoke to someone called Paige, seemed really nice and took her time explaining the process of things. Im currently in a holding que waiting to be filtered out to a decision maker then they have 2-3 weeks to go through everything and decide. She has added a note requesting a message is sent once it's with a decision maker.

@Mothertothreeboys am still on hold. Mine will most prob be the same 🥲🥲

I spoke to Paige the other day she was sooo lovely! But I didn’t ask process questions I was on a birth cert hunt! So ideally people with scan dates 8th-15th dec should be in the holding piles and going to DM within the next weeks or so. To allow 2-3 weeks for decision? My scan date is 15/12 and supposed to have a decision 3 weeks this coming Friday as letter says 15 weeks.

i mean this is all in an ideal world, I know it’s probably not going to happen as people with much earlier dates still waiting.l

@bonz2023 @mummyof3girlsx @Sunflower1808 @Mothertothreeboys I have got through been awarded high rate care low rate mobility am crying xx

@Tangerin i really feel every word. I hope you get the answer you and your family deserve. I wish I had a magic wand I know it sounds cliche. It’s absolutely soul shattering. We’re hoping with any extra money we get to get him seen a bit quicker. We ended up paying private to see an ENT consultant but we just can’t keep paying out as we have four other children. We both work
full-time and we’re trying to Navigate all the new referrals, D bloody LA and god knows what else. DLA need a shake up like last year.

@STEPH691 yessssssss ❤️🎊 im so bloody happy for you 😄😄😄 xx was it a 2 year award xx
If it was ill see you and @bonz2023 in 2 years same place for renewal 🤣🤣❤️❤️x

Just posted extra evidence for MR, all emails sent and received requesting support which has been denied because school don't support me. Hoping this will be enough proof that we are trying. Gary, who I spoke to on Monday said he would put me into MR, does that mean my date for MR is 04/03? or will it be when they received my extra info?

Yeah, so from what she said I will be 15/16 weeks like the letter states on the letter I recieved saying up to 15 weeks. But as there's so many waiting before us still I'm struggling to believe that will be the case but we can hope!🤦🏻‍♀️

Aw brilliant well done hun 💕bloody taking piss my dm is 🙁 lol when was ur scan date xx

@STEPH691 so happy for you ☺️ what was your scan date again? I’ve become obsessed lol

@STEPH691 Congratulations x

I know my letter said up to 15 weeks which takes me up to Good Friday and I’m trying not to have my heart set on it because I don’t see right now how it’s possible. But then I don’t want it to be delayed because of the Easter either. Someone did post on here earlier their 1/12 claim was with a DM and that’s the only bit of hope I’ve seen so far 😂

just got through!! Awarded MRC yesterday 😍 I'm ecstatic.

I saw that post, that's what made me feel the need to call 🤣 fingers crossed they start whizzing through them now as someone said previously that they were taking on more staff and working weekends 🤞

That's great news wht was your scan date xx

Scan date 9/11 awarded yesterday. Yeah two years 😂😂

How long after being told the claim is with a DM are they usually taking to process?I was told yesterday that my child’s claim is with a DM but now I’m panicking that I haven’t sent enough evidence. I’m going grey!! Also my scan date is 29/11 so after other peoples who are still in the holding pile. It’s eating me up all of this!
Well done to those awarded 🤍

@STEPH691 congratulations! How long was yours with the decision maker? I'm going to ring again now, my scan date is the same as yours and went to a decision maker on Monday x

@oliviaxxx brilliant news. Yayyy.