DLA WAIT TIMES THREAD 52

[zoeybrooks45]

Hello everybody, I have made a new thread please put in your scan date, hopefully we hear some good news this month 💐

we currently in the early weeks of June for decision, please be kind and feel free to share scan date, entitlement award and what child is diagnosed with as others in similar position can feel uplifted in these stressful time.

wait time are currently between 20-25 weeks. However most likely is between 18-22 weeks.

I really hope you all get your positive answers soon.

Did they say when you will get the back payment?

Yh 3 to 5 days, when I rang yesterday they said not with a dm then at about 4 got a text message. Rang today and they told me what rate xx

When I rang on Tuesday I was told it would be at least 2 more weeks for a desision. Then yesterday I got a text at 2.30 to say ds qualifies.
I'm not gonna get the chance to call so waiting for the letter.

Has anyone heard of any more July claims going through on Facebook or anything? I’ve only seen a couple so far on here but I’m not on Facebook x

I've seen a few July claims on Facebook and even two August claims

July 12th. Rang last week for first time but told me to wait until November 24th 20 weeks. Won’t be ringing again will ride it out. New claim for my 11 year old son, accepted into Camhs for adhd / autism. Only evidence was the acceptance form and the schools filled a lot out on their thoughts and how he needs special measures in place in school.

Congratulations 🙌🏼👌🏻looking at your payment and scan date I think it may be MRC and LRM I say this because I’m a week before you and I got just over £2500 in my account I may be wrong but just thought I’d give you an idea of your award xx

I rang again today (every day I do 😶) scan date 24/6
Nice man, spoke to for a while and he said they can only see what department it's with not if its actually being seen by DM or just in their pile, he said some call handlers see the department and assume its being processed but could still just be waiting hence why there's alot of different information. So annoying!

I'm at my wits end but not hopeful to get any back pay this week so waiting some more I'll call next week again 😑

Yeah it's a nightmare can't stop thinking about it, I'm going to try to hold out untill the end of next week before i call again🤞

Hi!
anyone that’s been awarded and on uc.
how long did it take to verify children and get disabled child element backdated?
I’ve had a message today to say it’s with the child verification team x

I just got a text to say yes!!!

Scan date 24/6 calling now!

My youngest son was awarded HRC and LRM in June, it took UC about 6 weeks. Make sure you put a note on your journal and if not sorted within 4 weeks ask for it to be escalated to a decision maker on your notes. I've heard some people take months, you just have to be really annoying.

Not sure how it all works
if you put in for a MR can you add new evidence aswell or is it only based on what you sent first time around

Omg congratulations 🎊 👏

Yay!!!!! Woop 🙌 Woop 🙌 congratulations!!

Congratulations on all the awards today x

I'm 27/6 and nothing so far.

Is yours a new claim x

My child’s COC has just been awarded and they have added 2 months to his original end date

Congratulations!

Quick question as I know some of you have been through this before.

regarding the back pay are we allowed to spend that reimbursing ourselves for things that we have already bought ie paying back our savings for things like

Additional quilt recently bought as he bed wets so needed a new one
new school shoes as the other already new school shoes created a sensory issue
zoo annual pass as special interest animals
holiday booked and payed deposit but paying monthly balances for because he loves butlins and theyve got gladiators there this year.
annual theme park pass as he loves rides (although to be fair that we bought before we even out the claim in)

or is it only to be used for things going forward from now that we havent already booked or started paying for like his next 10 swim sessions that are due for payment next week

Any help greatly received!

Thank you!
I updated the child details and then put a note on my journal asking to be handed to a decision maker in regards to backpay they said when the children are verified it will be handed over and then today had a message saying it’s with the verification team.
My payment date is 22nd if not verified before then will it affect my payment?x

Hi I'm awaiting COC nearly on week 20 still heard nothing
I rang for first time yesterday and they wouldn't tell me nothing made out they don't no anything and to wait until 10th November to ring back to escalate it I am expecting a appeal as I have so far had to fight for everything and my son is 3 in December so it's to add on mobility which i no is hard to get and will have to also renew his claim in a few months
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Also I am still awaiting tribunal date for my other child since his claim 1 year ago
Anyone no how long tribunal is taking its been forever and I just want it done before I have to renew his claim again

Thanks 😊