DLA WAIT TIMES THREAD 51

[HangryLimeBeaker]

Last thread was getting full up. Drop your scan dates here!

I gave my reasons over the phone so the scan dates is not more behind. That could be an option for yourself as the new scan date will be when they recieved MR. You can always follow up with reasons and extra evidence etc, my letter took about a week to come. X

It's a week today apparently but no letter yet. How did you know what they have not agreed about? He said I could do mr over phone but I didn't know why they had said no so was told to wait for letter. If it passes on MR is it paid from date of MR or from original COC date please?

What is COC, just to ask?

Its Change of circumstances x

It’s backdated paid from original scan date of COC, but this means you won’t have to wait long for a decision as the letter could delay. When I asked for MR over phone the lady went through the points one by one explaining each note. To be honest it was much more thorough then the one on the letter that stated “ your child does not show etc”. It was very vague and wasn’t even one sheet of explanation, which emphasises my point on being refused without going through the evidence.

Thank you
This makes sense. I'm going to give them a call tomorrow and do it over the phone. Thank you!! Did they tell you how long it would take roughly? I think our claim has landed on a desk of someone who hasn't even bothered to read it. I sent sooo much info. X

So sick of waiting now. Just want to know! Scan date 20/05. Rang and he said to ring back after 20 weeks if not heard back. Getting more and more anxious that I haven’t put enough info or sent enough evidence. Ahhh.

Same scan date, stil waiting also!

Oh so sorry to hear, it's such a battle in life

@Vicclou so pleased for you, glad you called back xx

When it comes to our children's needs, it always a battle isn't it! We will all get there hopefully. Good luck with yours x

I've just had a letter saying my child has been refused an adhd referral. Do you think this will impact my outcome as it was refused because 'his behaviour is typically normal for a person of his age whos been in a difficult situation'. They don't actually know what our situation was or anything now as the referral was made back in 2013. Not sure what to do now

2023*

I don't know have you got any more evidence or was hoping for that, it's about your child's needs and not a diagnosis. If you have gone into detail about your child needs then you should be ok

I didnt have much evidence told them everything I could even got some evidence from his school that he was at when the application was made because they was really struggling with him. I've just moved so waiting for him to get back into school.

Thank you, I’m so relieved.

did you get your award yet x x

Had anyone had a COC refused please? Very confused by the letter, going to call them but thought I'd reach out on here til then.. did u receive reason In The letter for refusal? Mine says they have changed the decision, which they haven't and then goes on to list what they are giving him (same rates as before). I have no idea which parts they don't agree with. Is this a standard letter or is it supposed to tell me why? X

Hi I’m new to this do I ring uc and let them know I’ve been awarded dla for my child or do I need my award letter also once they have got all info how long does it take for you to get backdated payment thanks

How old is your child?

It’s taking around 25 weeks unfortunately. Hang in there xx

You uploaded on your journal you have awarded DLA and would like to claim from your scan date and also request backdate of careers element aswell. They will already have all the information. Someone should reply back on the journal if it has been more than a week call up and state that you wanted the backpay and updated award and nobody has responded on the journal. The backpay takes a while and to process around a few weeks some faster than others

good news

SD 21/05

i have just called up and had the loveliest lady on the phone and she confirmed decision made yesterday 24/09

she broke everything down on the phone to me. daughter has been awarded high rate care low rate mobility. She confirmed when letter was sent. What back payment was when next payment will be received and next steps what to do once received letter regarding universal credit.

i am crying my eyes out and so happy to be able to finally give my daughter that extra support.

hope you all get answers soon ❤️❤️❤️

SD 21/05
Patiently waiting 🤞

Me too! 20/05.

Fingers crossed we hear soon.

He is 5