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DLA WAIT TIMES THREAD 56

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Ceb2018 · 21/11/2024 12:46

DLA waiting times continue from thread 55

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Rayne20 · 21/11/2024 16:36

NimbleQuail · 21/11/2024 15:34

Just called and got straight through but they said they can’t give MR decisions over the phone.

They defo can, i got my decision via phone call today after a 21 week MR wait! Just asked to be put through to reconsideration team, good luck!

Kimh95 · 21/11/2024 16:36

Chels2020 · 21/11/2024 16:30

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so glad there is a new thread only just realised the old one was full thank goodness we have a new one! Fingers crossed more awards tomorrow x

Ah I was looking to tag you earlier but it said the thread was full. I saw an award on fb for a new claim scan date 18/7 so sounds promising it could be us soon🤞 xxxx

Mummyto5beautys · 21/11/2024 16:37

NimbleQuail · 21/11/2024 15:34

Just called and got straight through but they said they can’t give MR decisions over the phone.

Ring back up and try again they can give u the decision on the phone x

PollyH3 · 21/11/2024 16:38

JY979797 · 21/11/2024 16:16

Just called back and a decision has been made today! Scan date for a new claim 3/7. 20 weeks and 1 day wait.

After all this waiting my son has been awarded MRC and LRM until 2026, I feel so overwhelmed and thankful they understood my child’s needs 🙏

I hope you all get the decisions you deserve and don’t have to wait too long and thank you for everyone who offered advice and just a chat through the long process.

So pleased for you 😃 amazing news. I'm debating calling but I know there wont be a decision so going to hold off and call tomorrow. You've given me hope that I'll potentially have an answer by next Tuesday 🤞

Chels2020 · 21/11/2024 16:38

Kimh95 · 21/11/2024 16:36

Ah I was looking to tag you earlier but it said the thread was full. I saw an award on fb for a new claim scan date 18/7 so sounds promising it could be us soon🤞 xxxx

I’m so glad I found you 🤣🤣🤣 xxx

Chels2020 · 21/11/2024 16:39

Kimh95 · 21/11/2024 16:36

Ah I was looking to tag you earlier but it said the thread was full. I saw an award on fb for a new claim scan date 18/7 so sounds promising it could be us soon🤞 xxxx

im gunna take one for the team tomorrow and call I’ll let you know xxx

SKB12 · 21/11/2024 16:43

Kc1999x · 21/11/2024 15:38

What was your date?

I believe this is the 23/7 MR

SKB12 · 21/11/2024 16:46

Kc1999x · 21/11/2024 15:32

Just sent a message to my son’s school teacher to do a supporting letter for our MR. He only started September so I wanted them to get to know him and how to handle him so they could write it truthfully. Fingers crossed they do it🤞🏽🤞🏽

Mine was acting put out. It’s for our doctors appointment next week and would give to DWP too. She said I suppose we could do a couple of sentences, really?! They’ve know him since year 7. He’s at a specialist school and are fully aware of how he is. She even said to me if I ask him to do something he just swears at me. Well there you go put that down which is what I said to her!

SKB12 · 21/11/2024 16:47

Chels2020 · 21/11/2024 16:39

im gunna take one for the team tomorrow and call I’ll let you know xxx

😂 I’ve been taking it for the MR team asking regularly what scan date they are working at.

SKB12 · 21/11/2024 16:48

Kc1999x · 21/11/2024 15:18

My MR is still in the holding pile☹️ 18 weeks today feels like a life time

I’ve had enough at just under 16 weeks, at worst it’s another 9 weeks of hell but I think it’ll be sooner, still got some optimism about me 😂

SKB12 · 21/11/2024 16:50

NimbleQuail · 21/11/2024 15:34

Just called and got straight through but they said they can’t give MR decisions over the phone.

They can give it over the phone. If you ask to be put through to the reconsiderations team they can pull up your claim.

Chels2020 · 21/11/2024 16:51

SKB12 · 21/11/2024 16:47

😂 I’ve been taking it for the MR team asking regularly what scan date they are working at.

It’s ridiculous isn’t it the wait is honestly a nightmare last year I waited 28 weeks for a coc for my son was an absolute killer hang on in there xxx

Irongirl71 · 21/11/2024 16:56

Evening Gang!!!

SD 12/07 New claim

Just this second got a text to say it's been awarded. I have no idea of the rate. My boy is 3 yrs old with care needs 24hrs a day. But will let you know when I know.

Good luck everyone

AND 12th July's know it's your time !!!

Hanacrusis · 21/11/2024 17:01

Irongirl71 · 21/11/2024 16:56

Evening Gang!!!

SD 12/07 New claim

Just this second got a text to say it's been awarded. I have no idea of the rate. My boy is 3 yrs old with care needs 24hrs a day. But will let you know when I know.

Good luck everyone

AND 12th July's know it's your time !!!

Amazing, happy for you and your boy.

Really hope this means we hear soon!

Kc1999x · 21/11/2024 17:02

Irongirl71 · 21/11/2024 16:56

Evening Gang!!!

SD 12/07 New claim

Just this second got a text to say it's been awarded. I have no idea of the rate. My boy is 3 yrs old with care needs 24hrs a day. But will let you know when I know.

Good luck everyone

AND 12th July's know it's your time !!!

Congratulations!!!

Kc1999x · 21/11/2024 17:03

I’m so fed up. Want to cry with this waiting my anxiety is through the roof

Carson2504 · 21/11/2024 17:03

Irongirl71 · 21/11/2024 16:56

Evening Gang!!!

SD 12/07 New claim

Just this second got a text to say it's been awarded. I have no idea of the rate. My boy is 3 yrs old with care needs 24hrs a day. But will let you know when I know.

Good luck everyone

AND 12th July's know it's your time !!!

I’m 12/07! Hopefully my turn soon! Xx

Carson2504 · 21/11/2024 17:04

Carson2504 · 21/11/2024 17:03

I’m 12/07! Hopefully my turn soon! Xx

And congrats!! Xxx

Ceb2018 · 21/11/2024 17:04

@Irongirl71 congratulations! I’m 12th of July! Crossing my fingers

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Hanacrusis · 21/11/2024 17:06

Kc1999x · 21/11/2024 17:03

I’m so fed up. Want to cry with this waiting my anxiety is through the roof

Same and not even 20 weeks yet! We just really need the money as I’ve been off work for so long looking after my boys and they’ve broken so much stuff that needs replacing. TV may not seem like a priority but given that it regulates them it really is!

Irongirl71 · 21/11/2024 17:08

Carson2504 · 21/11/2024 17:03

I’m 12/07! Hopefully my turn soon! Xx

I'm sending it out to the universe for you.

When I called yesterday he said I had to wait until 20 to 23 weeks and today it got looked at.

So fingers crossed tomorrow is your day !!!!

Kc1999x · 21/11/2024 17:10

Hanacrusis · 21/11/2024 17:06

Same and not even 20 weeks yet! We just really need the money as I’ve been off work for so long looking after my boys and they’ve broken so much stuff that needs replacing. TV may not seem like a priority but given that it regulates them it really is!

i know what you mean. Stuff like that is a necessity!

NimbleQuail · 21/11/2024 17:13

SKB12 · 21/11/2024 16:50

They can give it over the phone. If you ask to be put through to the reconsiderations team they can pull up your claim.

Eugh. Why do they have to lie? I went through to the option that said for MR and he made it sound like it was a legal thing that they couldn’t tell you.

JY979797 · 21/11/2024 17:16

Ceb2018 · 21/11/2024 16:35

@JY979797 congratulations! Fantastic news x

Thankyou! Xx

JY979797 · 21/11/2024 17:17

PollyH3 · 21/11/2024 16:38

So pleased for you 😃 amazing news. I'm debating calling but I know there wont be a decision so going to hold off and call tomorrow. You've given me hope that I'll potentially have an answer by next Tuesday 🤞

Fingers crossed for you! Hopefully your decision won’t take as long as mine 🤞🏻