DLA WAIT TIMES THREAD 55

[zoeybrooks45]

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

New claims (NC) are taking ‘around’ 20 weeks.
Mandatory Reconsideration (MR) & Change Of Circumstances (COC) between 20-25 weeks approx.
Renewals between 15-20 weeks approx
tribunals: when you disagree with MR and are considered by a court

scan date (SD) date form was scanned on the system and counting weeks for decision

original claim date: date you called up for the forms and you will be backdated

UC : universal credit
DWP: department of work and pensions
DM: decision maker; the person who assesses each claim and awards/decline a case

number for an update (0800) 121-4600

currently we are beginning of July and some last June dates! xx

Oh I’m so sorry. Did they give reasons? X

Something about DD Doesnt need night time care even though all evidence sent shows that my child needs overnight carer and watching over due to possible underlying autism (awaiting diagnosis)

Awww I absolutely love this ❤️

😂😂 I gave him a little bit of an interrogation if I’m honest. I asked how it was going with their workload and giving out overtime. He said quite well and we are doing our best to bring wait times down. I’ll be glad when it’s December kids and all the Christmas excitement will hopefully help to distract 🥴

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Even when you know, it’s tough when you see it written down isn’t it? Oh she’s lush but an absolute nightmare! I just want this over now. I never thought I’d get to 21 weeks x

I called today and queried about sending or telling them about new evidence because I was told it was with a DM Monday but she said they have until the 20th so I still had time to send it recorded delivery. I’m hoping it makes it in time. In that current panic stage now that it will be declined

SD 12/08 new claim

I’ll join you with a cheeky drink! I’ll be keeping an eye here throughout tomorrow. Good luck 🤞🤞

Sorry I only know about carers allowance that I get for my son. Hope someone can help. x

Awww I love you all 🫶 x

Hi anyone have a rough idea how long coc is taking scan date 17/7

Hopefully when they get back to you it will of been done in error!! I'm praying it's a mistake for you xx

Quick question can you claim carers allowance and carers element at the same time?

Thank you - fingers crossed xx

Yes but carers allowance is taken £ for £ from universal credit

How quick have people experienced their sent in evidence being scanned? I was 19 weeks yesterday and told I should have a decision by next Wednesday. They said if I send recorded delivery then it should be fine so I did that today but worried it won’t even be scanned on. Do I need to call them and ask them to scan it on quickly?

I'm 18 weeks today and I sent additional evidence off Monday, it arrived there at 6:23 am Tuesday and I rang before close on the same Tuesday and the lady said it was scanned at dinner time so only took around 6 hours as id assume dinner time is between 12-1😊

Amazing, Thank you! I may give them a call tomorrow afternoon and see if it is scanned on ☺️

29/7 sd

Hello, how often do DLA contact the school? My child does mask in school so I'm worried they won't paint an accurate picture of him 😩 x

sd for DD 10/7
sd for DS 17/7

If she requires more support they shouldn’t have reduced her award. I would definitely speak to them and ask for reasons and a MR unless they are willing to just look at the claim again. Chances are they expecting you to get in touch to disagree with their decision.

They contacted school for our claim even though school had already filled in their part. You can mention that your child tends to mask in school. It’s only one aspect of the overall picture and they should factor that in but I would mention it.

I’ve gone back through the threads and had lurked before feeling brave enough to post. You’ve been such a support to the mums on here, it makes a real difference. It will be a pleasure to share in your good news with you 🫶