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DLA WAIT TIMES THREAD 52

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zoeybrooks45 · 16/10/2024 18:24

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.

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C1502 · 18/10/2024 11:47

LilGem89 · 18/10/2024 11:18

Scan date 10/06

Received a back payment today which I believe to be middle rate for care, which is what i was hoping for so am happy :-) no letter yet.

Waited 18 weeks 4 days.

Good luck to those still waiting, hopefully won't be too much longer!

I didn’t receive a letter until a week or 2 after payment, I called them and they told me what rate i received and when my next payment date will be etc xx

LilGem89 · 18/10/2024 11:48

Ok thanks might phone them up!

MrsW12 · 18/10/2024 11:55

LilGem89 · 18/10/2024 11:18

Scan date 10/06

Received a back payment today which I believe to be middle rate for care, which is what i was hoping for so am happy :-) no letter yet.

Waited 18 weeks 4 days.

Good luck to those still waiting, hopefully won't be too much longer!

Congratulations. That’s lovely news. How old is your child?

LilGem89 · 18/10/2024 11:57

Thankyou Smile he's almost 9. He has adhd and an overactive bladder x

Special24 · 18/10/2024 12:26

LilGem89 · 18/10/2024 11:57

Thankyou Smile he's almost 9. He has adhd and an overactive bladder x

Congratulation. Such a relief. What is your scan date.

my son scan date is 3/7

so stressed

AmberScroller · 18/10/2024 12:43

@Amylou844 have you heard anything? I’m so tempted to call I think we have the same scan date 13/06?

Amylou844 · 18/10/2024 12:59

AmberScroller · 18/10/2024 12:43

@Amylou844 have you heard anything? I’m so tempted to call I think we have the same scan date 13/06?

I called yesterday and still nothing! I can't call them today I think they already think I'm a bit crazy lol. Let me know if you hear anything? X

AmberScroller · 18/10/2024 13:03

I think I’ll call. I’m the same I don’t want them to think I’m mad! I will let you know x

Amylou844 · 18/10/2024 13:05

AmberScroller · 18/10/2024 13:03

I think I’ll call. I’m the same I don’t want them to think I’m mad! I will let you know x

I call at least once a week and use a different excuse! I'm glad I'm not the only one 🫣🤣

AmberScroller · 18/10/2024 13:26

@Amylou844 a decision was made this morning 😊 Mrc Lrm I’m over the moon for my daughter. Please let me know how you get on I have everything crossed for you 🤞🏼

Amylou844 · 18/10/2024 13:28

AmberScroller · 18/10/2024 13:26

@Amylou844 a decision was made this morning 😊 Mrc Lrm I’m over the moon for my daughter. Please let me know how you get on I have everything crossed for you 🤞🏼

So so pleased for you. Thats amazing! Hopefully I'll hear next week. I'll keep you posted x

MrsW12 · 18/10/2024 13:30

AmberScroller · 18/10/2024 13:26

@Amylou844 a decision was made this morning 😊 Mrc Lrm I’m over the moon for my daughter. Please let me know how you get on I have everything crossed for you 🤞🏼

Fantastic news!! I’m 21/06 so hopefully not much longer for me. My child is only 4 so I’m a bit worried about that.

Sarahlou15 · 18/10/2024 13:42

I get worried about phoning up as I don’t know if they keep a log of us phoning or not and don’t want to look crazy

AmberScroller · 18/10/2024 13:43

@MrsW12 fingers crossed you’re not waiting much longer 🤞🏼. My daughter is 6.

Amylou844 · 18/10/2024 13:47

Sarahlou15 · 18/10/2024 13:42

I get worried about phoning up as I don’t know if they keep a log of us phoning or not and don’t want to look crazy

Oh I'm the same!

Mommyp95x · 18/10/2024 13:55

I called Tuesday and no update was available, just called again and a decision was made yesterday HRC and LRM!!!
I’m actually so happy with that outcome for my boy especially as I thought it was a decline!
reading on here has been so helpful through a stressful time so thank you all 🫶🏻

Sarahlou15 · 18/10/2024 13:57

Mommyp95x · 18/10/2024 13:55

I called Tuesday and no update was available, just called again and a decision was made yesterday HRC and LRM!!!
I’m actually so happy with that outcome for my boy especially as I thought it was a decline!
reading on here has been so helpful through a stressful time so thank you all 🫶🏻

What is your scan date

Sarahlou15 · 18/10/2024 13:58

Sarahlou15 · 18/10/2024 13:57

What is your scan date

And so happy for you but it felt a big weight off your shoulders x

Mommyp95x · 18/10/2024 13:59

Sarahlou15 · 18/10/2024 13:58

And so happy for you but it felt a big weight off your shoulders x

Thank you so much it really has 😭
my scan date was 12/6 x

MrsW12 · 18/10/2024 14:06

Mommyp95x · 18/10/2024 13:55

I called Tuesday and no update was available, just called again and a decision was made yesterday HRC and LRM!!!
I’m actually so happy with that outcome for my boy especially as I thought it was a decline!
reading on here has been so helpful through a stressful time so thank you all 🫶🏻

So so pleased for you.

Mommy2boys30 · 18/10/2024 14:09

C1502 · 18/10/2024 10:43

My 12 month old currently gets middle rate, I’m about to send off the coc form as she’s just been registered as severely sight impaired (blind) will this go to higher rate? I was going to ask does anyone know how long there taking but looking at above comments people are still waiting from June!!?? Her actual claim only took 14 weeks😱

I'm currently going through COC and scan date 7/06 and still nothing yet, not even with a DM yet, as they saying 20 weeks which I am 19 weeks today

MelTom88 · 18/10/2024 15:27

Rang this afternoon. Lovely lady has emailed escalation team as decision maker has had my mandatory reconsideration for quite some time. Said she has requested I receive a call back within 2 working days.
Scan date 12/06
I'm actually relieved that I've had someone helpful. Now I'm just anxious that the decision is going to be made soon. Tuesday can't come quick enough!

cax · 18/10/2024 15:36

Sarahlou15 · 18/10/2024 13:42

I get worried about phoning up as I don’t know if they keep a log of us phoning or not and don’t want to look crazy

I am crazy so i don’t mind the constant calls 🤣, i think most of them understand how anxious it is and how most people are struggling financially with all the extra needs, so i really wouldn’t worry x

Amylou844 · 18/10/2024 15:52

cax · 18/10/2024 15:36

I am crazy so i don’t mind the constant calls 🤣, i think most of them understand how anxious it is and how most people are struggling financially with all the extra needs, so i really wouldn’t worry x

You made me feel better about being crazy. So I called again and still no decision. Another weekend of not knowing! 😞

cax · 18/10/2024 15:59

Amylou844 · 18/10/2024 15:52

You made me feel better about being crazy. So I called again and still no decision. Another weekend of not knowing! 😞

Aww i hope you get one soon. I’m at 18+1 and the first 16 weeks didn’t bother me, but that last two have really dragged, i keep trying to distract myself but it’s so hard as your kind of in limbo.

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