DLA WAIT TIME THREAD 42

[Tracy37x]

DLA wait time thread 42

Just seen a March award date on Facebook

I’ve just called again, couldn’t help myself again 🤦‍♀️
Scan date 26/1, still in a que to be looked at. No decision made. She didn’t say how long.

@Persianpoppy have you called yet? X

I'm scared of calling, I always think they will be rude because in the past I had an experience.

So I called to check mine had been scanned in as no letter yet. Sent 15/04, received(signed for 16/04) and scanned same day 16/04. Really nice lady actually, she said due to them being inundated with claims they have a backlog of letters to say forms have been received.
I was caught off guard on the toilet when she answered at 12 minutes!! Gobsmacked!
latest timescales are 15-18 weeks from scan date. So I’m sitting tight now and won’t call again till 15 week mark which for me is 30/07!
god I hate these waits 😬

Don’t be scared. You’re completely entitled to call and check on progress! Sure you’ll be fine x

😂 sometimes they take ages and sometimes they pick up . I have called once just to see if they received the forms , the frst time I applied in June and they awarded me in Nov . I didn't call at all then . I will definitely call tomorrow for an update.

Scan date 05/02, was with DM last Thursday (unsure how long it has been) and today I called to check and have been told they have marked as “first” due to financial hardship (had to reduce hours at work again due to little ones care needs), has anyone else had this? How long would you leave it to check again?

I’ve been lurking on here since last year december. Sent my forms in 4th january scan date 30/01. I am now turning into an anxious mess, i received the we are still looking at your forms text this morning. I feel like i have not sent in enough evidence, my son has suspected autism/adhd, a 1to1 at school, a speech therapist, ep reports but the diagnosis waiting time for my borough is 2-3 years. I filled in the form whilst at the end of my tether and kind of said everything takes 15-20 minutes longer because i just deal with it all but seeing all the support the school gets with my son opened my eyes to how much I really am dealing with at home. I’ve called 3/4 times, it has been a mixed bag of rude and pleasant people. I called today and was told my application isn’t even with a decision maker, I am looking at mid june. I sent in extra evidence on 27/04 it has not even been scanned yet. The whole thing is so stressful.

I am sorry just needed to have a big rant and park myself as well since i check this everyday 😭

Hi I will send you the link mobility can be paid from age 3 for severe mobility reasons (eg) person can’t walk has no Legs excetra but you can also get it under the severe mental impairment and their is a few of the criteria you have to meet to be awarded it and am currently waiting to find out weather my appeal for the mobility will be accepted https://contact.org.uk/help-for-families/information-advice-services/benefits-financial-help/disability-living-allowance/claiming-dla-higher-rate-mobility/#:~:text=Severe%20mental%20impairment%3A%20eligibility%20rules,a%20lot%20of%20watching%20over.

@Princess23 https://contact.org.uk/help-for-families/information-advice-services/benefits-financial-help/disability-living-allowance/claiming-dla-higher-rate-mobility/#:~:text=Severe%20mental%20impairment%3A%20eligibility%20rules,a%20lot%20of%20watching%20over.

@Persianpoppy 😬 any update? Xx

I'm waiting for an update too 😊

We become so invested 🥰

@Persianpoppy .... any news?? X

Scan date 30/1 I've just rang & been told its 15 weeks tomorrow so it will be passed to a case manager this week who has 2-3 days to make a decision so I should call back next week. Fingers crossed for an award this week though!!

I didn't even get the chance to call today, just been off my feet 😭 and now I can't find the letter with my son's reference on it xx

Thank you so much

Ohhh I didn't realise I still have time to call them! Found his reference number too! On hold 🤞🏼 xx

Definitely! I so hope @Persianpoppy will finally get some good news xx

Awwww thank you, I hope so too! I'm on hold, pushing my luck here when the lines close in 7 mins 😭😂 xx

5.30 i think it is omce your already on hold xx

Have this funny feeling they'll keep me on hold and cut me off soon as it hits 5pm 😭 xx

Will be a witch hunt if they do 😬😂. We are all too invested.

@Matilde08 What day are you calling?

Hopefully you get through I'll have my fingers crossed for you 🤞

Ooooo good luck hun! We’re all right behind you 💪 xx