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DLA WAIT TIME THREAD 42

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Tracy37x · 07/05/2024 08:37

DLA wait time thread 42

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Dee1606 · 13/05/2024 08:03

Good morning everyone! Good luck to everyone - fingers crossed for some good news🤞🏼 I'm going to be calling every Friday as that brings me a week closer to 20 weeks, for updates. If I can't wait until then it'll be Wednesdays 😅

Fee89 · 13/05/2024 08:06

Its a new week which means new improvements 🩷. Good luck to everyone & anyone calling i hope you get someone nice xx

TashLou91 · 13/05/2024 08:30

AutumnalApricity · 12/05/2024 22:36

I'm 12/02, I'm getting a bit anxious now as can't decide whether or not I've put enough detail on the form. Hoping to find out either way soonish 🤞🏼(possibly another few weeks I guess)

We've been accepted! Typical I silently linger and finally comment to wake up today to find a transaction from DLA to go into my bank tomorrow!

If it helps anyone relax I sent this off with it for suspected ASD , global delay and finally at 4.5 says Mama 🩵 He also has the development of a 20 month old

Scan date 13/02

2 paediatrician reviews
1 senco review
" Who knows the child " I got the head of SENCO at his pre school to fill out

AutumnalApricity · 13/05/2024 08:34

TashLou91 · 13/05/2024 08:30

We've been accepted! Typical I silently linger and finally comment to wake up today to find a transaction from DLA to go into my bank tomorrow!

If it helps anyone relax I sent this off with it for suspected ASD , global delay and finally at 4.5 says Mama 🩵 He also has the development of a 20 month old

Scan date 13/02

2 paediatrician reviews
1 senco review
" Who knows the child " I got the head of SENCO at his pre school to fill out

Congratulations on the award! 🎊
That's fantastic news and hopefully a weight off your mind too x

Persianpoppy · 13/05/2024 08:53

@Matilde08 awwww I swear no matter how much you distract yourself, it's always lingering in your head about the claim 😭 hope you've had a lovely weekend though!
@Lauzyparkzy thank you my love! ❤️ xx

Crazyhouse4 · 13/05/2024 08:53

TashLou91 · 13/05/2024 08:30

We've been accepted! Typical I silently linger and finally comment to wake up today to find a transaction from DLA to go into my bank tomorrow!

If it helps anyone relax I sent this off with it for suspected ASD , global delay and finally at 4.5 says Mama 🩵 He also has the development of a 20 month old

Scan date 13/02

2 paediatrician reviews
1 senco review
" Who knows the child " I got the head of SENCO at his pre school to fill out

Congratulations, what a nice way to start Monday morning 😆 is this a new claim? I’m 16/2 but not expecting to hear for a few weeks yet

Spri3 · 13/05/2024 09:11

Scan date 07/02. Have been awarded MRC. My son was previously on HRC so thinking about asking for a reconsideration. Has been given a 10 year award, so wouldn't want to risk losing that!

TashLou91 · 13/05/2024 09:27

Crazyhouse4 · 13/05/2024 08:53

Congratulations, what a nice way to start Monday morning 😆 is this a new claim? I’m 16/2 but not expecting to hear for a few weeks yet

Yes a new one! I expected a longer wait to be honest as DLA groups are full of horror stories on waiting times! Feeling incredibly relieved and lucky 😌

Dolly2014 · 13/05/2024 09:28

TashLou91 · 13/05/2024 08:30

We've been accepted! Typical I silently linger and finally comment to wake up today to find a transaction from DLA to go into my bank tomorrow!

If it helps anyone relax I sent this off with it for suspected ASD , global delay and finally at 4.5 says Mama 🩵 He also has the development of a 20 month old

Scan date 13/02

2 paediatrician reviews
1 senco review
" Who knows the child " I got the head of SENCO at his pre school to fill out

Scan date 20/3. I’m really doubting my forms myself or am I just anxious I really don’t know!! I’m hoping I’ve got enough professionals involved I’ve got speech and language. Acceptance letter for peadietrician and just referall letter and senco at nursery have written a statement. This post makes me feel a little better but scared in case they say age related as he’s only 2 this month but currently non verbal and delayed development and very sensory. Congratulations that the wait is over and that been accepted gives you a better life for you and your children

Fee89 · 13/05/2024 09:32

Spri3 · 13/05/2024 09:11

Scan date 07/02. Have been awarded MRC. My son was previously on HRC so thinking about asking for a reconsideration. Has been given a 10 year award, so wouldn't want to risk losing that!

My daughter got awarded MRC. I know for fact shes entitled to high. Iv sent off a MR. Shes been awarded until her 17th birthday (she is 10). 100% fight it. Spesh given fact he was previously on high and im guessing he hasnt got better at night time? Xx

Crazyhouse4 · 13/05/2024 09:33

TashLou91 · 13/05/2024 09:27

Yes a new one! I expected a longer wait to be honest as DLA groups are full of horror stories on waiting times! Feeling incredibly relieved and lucky 😌

Amazing! Will you be calling today to see what rates he’s been awarded?

ADT13 · 13/05/2024 09:36

Scan date 13.02.2024, I called this morning and been told not to call for the next 3 weeks as the claim is not with the decision maker. Must say the person in the other end was a bit rude(must had a bad weekend). I called for the first time in 14 weeks...

Crazyhouse4 · 13/05/2024 09:38

ADT13 · 13/05/2024 09:36

Scan date 13.02.2024, I called this morning and been told not to call for the next 3 weeks as the claim is not with the decision maker. Must say the person in the other end was a bit rude(must had a bad weekend). I called for the first time in 14 weeks...

Did you call the long way?

Princess23 · 13/05/2024 09:39

Hi has anybody on here had or as know anyone to get Dla for hypothyroidism ???

Mommy2boys30 · 13/05/2024 09:43

I phoned up got straight through scan date 5/02 still not with decision maker yet but should be this week and still extra evidence hasn't been scanned on yet

ADT13 · 13/05/2024 09:44

Crazyhouse4 · 13/05/2024 09:38

Did you call the long way?

I never called until today. I had two letters and that's it.

hlong85 · 13/05/2024 09:45

scan date 19/3. I sent my forms to them 2 weeks previous to this date.

Sent additional information 27/4.

I rang this morning to ask for an update. It’s 8 weeks tomorrow. I have received 2 letter both saying there is a 15 week wait. The lady I spoke to today counted the weeks 🙄 Again. Told me it would be with DM on the 2nd July. I asked if there was a way to expedite the claim. She put a note on the claim but said it’s down to them if they read it and action it. I asked for a text message when a decision has been reached. I am not holding my breath. I’ve been told different things both times I have rang. The last advisor told me it was taking up to 15 weeks to get to the DM then it’s 2 weeks after that for a decision. I am hoping they accept the claim. My little boy is waiting for an appt with SALT. And has been on the waiting list for 12 months now. He is on the ASD pathway. He also has ADHD. He wants to join every club - football, swimming, after school and breakfast club. He won’t stay at home and play. He needs constant stimulation and I just can’t afford this on my own with him. Fingers crossed they come to a decision soon. It’s not fair when you can’t give your child everything they deserve. I work and still can’t manage to find the extra money 😢

Mog999 · 13/05/2024 09:51

I've been lurking here a while, scan date 25/01 I've just called up and got told nothing really at all except your 20 weeks will be 13th of June, I find it strange the range of information that people are told.. I asked if my application was being looked at yet and she said she couldn't tell that , I asked if it was with a DM and the woman said every case is allocated to a DM from the start... what a long frustrating process

Persianpoppy · 13/05/2024 10:12

Mog999 · 13/05/2024 09:51

I've been lurking here a while, scan date 25/01 I've just called up and got told nothing really at all except your 20 weeks will be 13th of June, I find it strange the range of information that people are told.. I asked if my application was being looked at yet and she said she couldn't tell that , I asked if it was with a DM and the woman said every case is allocated to a DM from the start... what a long frustrating process

Ohhh bless you! Yes each time you phone they have a new 'excuse' it baffles me!
my scan date is 04/01 and I've still not heard anything. They said I should hear by today if not to give a call after 3pm xx

Fee89 · 13/05/2024 10:13

@Persianpoppy Have you called yet? X

Dolly2014 · 13/05/2024 10:19

So it looks like one DM is actually doing February claims as I’ve seen lots of February dates . Don’t know how people in January are still waiting surely they should get all January out the way at first

doingmybest23 · 13/05/2024 10:28

29/4 wanting some advice I’ve got a long wait but it’s costing me a fortune my daughter is 14 when she can’t cope she’ll break her bed, smash her ear defenders and am buying more sensory stuff all the time to stop her from self harming is there anything out there to help please thank you xx

1919t · 13/05/2024 10:41

I sent my form 3 weeks ago. But they still haven’t received when I ring. Did anyone’s take this long to get scanned in? Or has it been lost do u think? Any help appreciated, I don’t want to do the form again 😭

Dolly2014 · 13/05/2024 10:45

1919t · 13/05/2024 10:41

I sent my form 3 weeks ago. But they still haven’t received when I ring. Did anyone’s take this long to get scanned in? Or has it been lost do u think? Any help appreciated, I don’t want to do the form again 😭

Did you send recorded? I sent mine the other 19/3 and was scanned 20/3.

Dolly2014 · 13/05/2024 10:46

Dolly2014 · 13/05/2024 10:45

Did you send recorded? I sent mine the other 19/3 and was scanned 20/3.

Sent mine 19/3 was scanned 20/3