DLA WAIT TIMES THREAD 47

[Matilde08]

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I've just had a missed call while I was working, and when I've rung back it's gone straight to voicemail.

I'm sure its wishful thinking to imagine that DS's renewal is now with a DM who was calling for more info- the voicemail said O2, so not likely, is it?

@Matilde08 I can't believe no one has called you to discuss the award, it's a total shambles!

Get that complaint in for sure, they should be ashamed how they've treated you and your boy x

Hopefully! Were you expecting any other calls? Keep your phone on loud 🤞🏼
does anyone know for sure if DMs work on weekends?

I put the date that my son’s award got backdated to, which is the 12/01. I got the award text and then called to find out what rate and was expecting to have it backdated to my scan date 26/02 but they told me they were backdating it to the day I called for the forms. It’s worth calling and finding out 🙂 x

I told UC on 7/6 they sorted out the care element but not child element they have said I have to have an appointment face to face with the original letter of dla entitlement on 4th July only after that will they send to DM …. I have sent a lengthy message back contesting having to go to the other side of the borough for an appointment and asked what purpose would that serve when it is not normal or usual for having it added to my Uc claim … no one I have spoken to has had to go in for proving the dla letter. 2 people was asked to upload it via a link they was sent on journal but a few others have said no proof was asked for at all… They know I have my own health issues physically and mentally and I’d have to waste someone else’s time to come with me as well as having a very autistic emotional non verbal screaming toddler ( because that’s all he can do atm and he won’t like being some place like that that is loud busy and different).
It’s not even like it’s the high rate and it’s only a couple mths back date. Don’t understand why they are being so demanding and not empathetic to my own health which they know all about . My usual work couch Mark has stayed very hush it’s all been some awful women and she is very blunt and rude in her typing as well compared to others.

Hi was you asked to prove the dla your child was awarded ? Ie was you made an appointment to take proof or asked to upload it ? I’m having a right situation with UC over the dla … proper dragging it out.

Honestly hun it is absolutely shocking at how long it has taken and at the decision they made not to mention the rudeness and disrespect you have encountered by some staff especially that women… if you are ready for it then do it… you have us here to support you as much as we can and to vent to xxx

Hi no I havnt been asked to provide evidence of the award, that is so bizarre, they added the new disability element before I got backpay? You should message and ask why you have to prove the award when alls they need to do is contact DLA to verify it 🤔

We should all complain

BTW I have had money sent to my account by DLA but no idea what they have awarded me

Wonder what takes them so long, they told me the dm for UC deals with all sorts of different claims like lcwra and so on, if its already been verified on dla it should be automatic I don't even understand why it even needs to go to a dm when it should be backdated like dla is, hope you hear soon

Thank you so much x

Ahh, maybe it's because you are unsure of what you was awarded as disability element is different rates for MRC and HRC, you should phine dla to ask the award and then tell UC

Whats your scan date hun xx

Just wanted to add that Low rate care also entitles you to the disabled child element incase anybody reads and thinks it’s not worth applying for as they only get low rate.

it’s the carers element that can only be added for middle/ high 😊

wondering iff anyone can help or give advice …..i have a UC phonecall appointment on 01/07 for a “restart programme warm handover”
i am still waiting on a decision for DLA new claim and my 15week mark will be on 16/07.
so my question is if I’m awarded DLA after having the warm handover phonecall will I have to carry on with the restart program as I am sure I read online that it is voluntary and you don’t have to do it if circumstances change such as receiving dla/being carer

04/03 COC

So I have a question I got awarded on 23/5 and today just received a letter saying that I contacted them to basically re look at the claim and the date was 7/06 and will take 11 weeks but I haven't called up or written to them to do an MR so I'm really confused, has anyone heard of this before where they re look at the claim saying that I have asked for an MR, will be ringing Monday to ask what's going on

If you're awarded middle rate care or higher rate care then you can be put down as their carer and then no longer have to do restart. We went through the same thing.

Thank you for your reply i appreciate it :) i thought so but always best to double check

Any February dates still waiting?? I kept my patience up until about 15 weeks. I'm now on week 17/18 and losing my mind 🤦🏻‍♀️ I'm convinced I need to get ready for a MR and haven't even had my son's decision yet.

Scan date 20/02

That is exactly how I feel instead of helping other countries in wars and other children's aid they need to concentrate on thier own people. Many are homeless many are struggling and the children are treat poorly not only special need children all children with health care schools, if our own country can't look after it's own people what hope do we have for a better future?! I'm all for helping other countries but they need to make sure thier own country is stable first.. 2024 and nothing is better it's getting worse.

@SB1994 I am still waiting as well, 28.02.

I’ve still not heard anything. Praying it’s next week! 27/02

new Claim sd 25/3 rang Wednesday told to ring back 12th August at 20 weeks still not with dm

renewal sd 22/4 told should be done the week it’s due to finish 26/7 if not to ring back on day it’s due to end