DLA WAIT TIME THREAD 41

[Fee89]

Chat and wait 🌸

No you don’t get anything extra on uc for lrc and I don’t think you can claim carers either xx

@TiredTilly nothing so far ...24 weeks already. I will wait till Thursday and then will give a call to them. When had a call back from case manager last Thursday, he said if nothing back from them in coming 6 weeks, have reach out to them. Just wondering if I wouldn't call them and finally been connected with manager, it would lost into system as well as marked like unusual case..

@Mummyto5beautys Ah thank you for the info. I honestly didnt know that xx

Thank you, so I don’t need to update them?

I am no expert and have no experience compared to others, so this is only from what I have read online - you wont get the carers allowance or element but you it seems if your child is getting DLA you may be entitled to the Disabled child element of UC - I would just update them anyway then at least your covered.

Yeah i think its just frustration really in that its such a long wait and its a rather chaotic system, but hopefully wont be much longer! We had to fight so hard just to bring him home and really i should have done his application sooner but i just keep telling myself now that ive done it, what will be will be.

But really, so happy to see you awarded, your always so supportive of everyone and i dont think this thread would still be going if it wasnt for you 💜

You have no idea how strongly this thread have helped me and the amazing support I'm getting. I was a long term lurker while patiently waiting, then decided to join the chatting. Thanks to former 'senior' buddy @TiredTilly I have had 'kick'- encouragement to just give a call to them at least to find out the progress of my boys claim.

Thanks Sam - just checked for a reply on my Journal and you’re right, £156 a month on the Disabled Child element with the Lower Care Rate. Thank you xx

@Fee89 @Mummyto5beautys i definitely think you should do a MR for high rate. I know it’s draining but it sounds like you definitely deserve it and surely that would also mean LRM too?

Also I’m adding you on Facebook 😂 as I need you positivity in my life even after this is over. Life is so difficult for our children and for us as parents of disabled children and to have other people you can talk to is just amazing (I don’t know anyone in my day to day life in a similar position to me so it’s hard for them to understand it all) x

Congratulations so happy to see you finally have your award x

Yeah and not to worry they will back date it too but having the pump is high rate xx

Yes inform uc as you get disabled element of lower rate which is £156.11 a month. X

That’s middle rate you don’t get anything for low rate xx

Sorry just seen that I didn’t no that I only ever thought it was for middle and high rate x

My sons on lrc lrm and I get the disabled element. X

No, this is the lower rate. It’s higher for middle and high

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!EVERYONE!!! SO HAPPY FOR YOU GUYS !!!

Thanks all, I get anxious about UC as they’re so quick to deduct things or pick some fault up! If I get so much a pound rise in wages it’s bloody lower in UC!

okay thanks again

Hi Everyone,

Currently two of my children receive DLA.

Requested application form for my 8 year old in December. Scan date 16th Jan. 15 weeks tomorrow and just had this text through.

Is there any indicator as to when I can expect a decision? Were you awarded soon after the text?

I will speak to hubby and see where we go with it. Its just so draining having to fight. I will see what letter says then will take it from there. Awww add away 🥰 xx

@Fee89
Omg! Huge congrats!! Finally!!!!

Within the next week or two id guess xx

Thank you 🥰

Just has the standard we are still looking at your dla1 form text... so hopefully in next couple weeks I should hear? Or am I being way to optimistic?

Congratulations 🎊 it put a smile on my face xx