Mandatory reconsideration part 1

[Emma2345]

Started this thread to help people pass the time and also communicate time frames and outcomes going through the process of a MR

Hi all,
Just rang again im on week 9. I was advised that it is with a decision maker and if I haven't heard anything by next Friday to ring again then. Apparently it should be done within 10 weeks but I'm not holding out hope. I can see a tribunal coming on at this rate. I've only sent 3 pieces of evidence but one is from the pediatrician so that gives me a little hope. Fingers crossed everyone.

@Lulakate84
i got the exact same response when I rang this morning! X

@Mummytoviboys It better not be the 15 weeks.lile in the letters 🤦🏻‍♀️ if they decline again an I have to go to tribunal it's soup destroying x

@Lulakate84
weve all waited far too long, it’s not fair! They can’t expect us to wait that long again!
I’ve got a feeling it’ll be a decline again and Ill take it tribunal too!
we’ve gotta keep fighting!
im going to ring again Next week after Easter and see what they say then! Fingers crossed for you x

Just seen someone on FB get awarded today from her MR she submitted on 2nd Feb x

@Lulakate84 that is sooo encouraging, I'm only 4 weeks behind that date. Good luck everyone x

It is just wish they'd hurry up with mine which is older hahah x

@1tiredmam all eyes are on you so it would seem - best of luck for a very prompt decision - and please keep us updated

I'm hoping it won't be much longer. This started on 22/8 it's been a long 30 weeks so far! I'll keep everyone updated.

Hi all Im so relieved to be updating you there is light at end of the tunnel, had call from DM today an she is awarding my daughter MRC I am crying x

@Lulakate84 congratulations, I'm so happy for you! is it being backdated?

@sjm100 yes 33 weeks, I'm punching myself I won't believe til I have money or letter, she can't change her mind can she haha, I just hope it gives hope to everyone waiting x

@Lulakate84 That's amazing news, I'm so happy for you, MRC is what I expected for my daughter. My niece has the same issues and gets HRC but her anxiety is so bad she's not in school, where I have always bargained with my daughter, she has to show up and if things are too bad I will always pick her up. So far, I've never needed to but its a kick in the teeth to know that they have the same issues and we were declined. We are only 3 weeks in MR so 19 weeks since I called for forms. It definitely gives me hope x

Good I'm glad xx

@Lulakate84 oh that's great news - we got awarded LRC and expected MRC - so hope ours is worth it (sent in more evidence)

I'm so happy for you

@Lulakate84 congratulations, you must be so relieved 😅 I might ring for an update tomorrow as I’ll be 9 weeks Friday! Xx

That some great news today. I didnt recive letter or text messages but I ring on Monday and lady told me that she will put in the system.

My sons MR was signed for on the 12th Jan, called today as it'll be 11 weeks Friday and hadn't heard anything from them to acknowledge. With sooner dates being awarded I thought it may have been missed.
It's on the system with a decision maker and he was going to "flag it" as they're not expecting MR's to take 11 weeks.

@4outof4 wow that’s a long time! Hopefully you hear something soon 🤞x

Initially waiting since the 29th August so hoping it's over soon and doesn't need to go to tribunal.

Does anyone know if a MR has to be submitted within one month of the original decision or one year of the original decision?
I’ve googled and found both as an answer.

Yes, but when I called for letter with explanation they add me 2 weeks more in this letter

I found this on gov.uk website

Just spoke to someone and my sons claim is with a DM, god I’m so nervous!

@Mummytoviboys fingers crossed for you x