DLA WAIT TIMES THREAD 58

[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 in July/August for decisions! xx

Literally they’d tell me to wait till 25 weeks. Can’t be arsed at this point🤦🏽‍♀️

Just think though if awarded at MR you’ll have it all backdated🤞🏽 nearly at the finish line now! I hope you get the outcome you want!

To that I would say why should I when 19/07 claim hasn’t had to. I’m actually convinced it’s a WMs area issue.

I think this too. Hating on post code at this point🤦🏽‍♀️😂😂

Our renewal was 23/12. I left it until 06/08 as my mum was very poorly which I’ve left them know. Even if they refuse it on lateness grounds I can still take it to tribunal but need that yes or no off them first.

I really hope so 🤞
from following threads on here and fb I’ve no doubt at all he should be awarded middle care and low mobility.. but if not what then tribunal.. I’m so exhausted from the wait already just want my lad to have what he deserves

Did you send the forms for renewal?

😂😂 it can’t be a coincidence and same 😆

Hope your momma is okay🤍

It is a very exhausting process however if the worst outcome take it to tribunal!

Yeah, the decision letter was 23/12. I left it as it was as my mum was in ICU and needed help after, just wasn’t on my mind to appeal at the time. CAB said as long as it was within the 13 months DWP should still consider it and should they decline it on lateness we still could go on to tribunal

Aww thank you. She’s doing much better. xx

Hey that’s what was said to me July has completely set them back by another 5 weeks. That’s why it’s now at 25. I’m 28.8 nc as many know.
they said there is no way I will hear before the first week in feb.
it’s just such a nightmare x

It is totally draining and consumes your life. That’s how I’m feeling. I had hoped with Christmas coming up it’d be a welcome distraction but tbh it’s still on my mind. The not knowing what a stranger thinks your child should and shouldn’t have is hard

part of me somewhat thinks now they aren’t scanning new claims. I put in a claim 4 weeks ago for my daughter now they saying it’s past the deadline as they haven’t received it. So now have to fill the form in again and print the evidence again.
im already 15 weeks with my son, this just annoys me so much. They said sorry but we can’t backdate for the 6 weeks now as you missed the deadline.
I didn’t even know if I have the energy to fill it all in again.
I have seen a couple people saying they haven’t received the forms lately.
recorded delivery next time I suppose.

Sd 26th july- just called to be told my claim was allocated to a decision maker on 5th December but could take another few wks before i get the decision. So draining🙄

Absolutely the closer it gets the worse it is a feel just want it over now x

I can't understand how some people get told it's with a decision maker and yet I've spoken to 3 different call handlers now and when asked specifically if it was with one yet, they all pleaded complete ignorance and said their system didn't enable them to see that, only whether a decision has been made or not!

acknowledged our claim 26/7 and got a text today 9/12 confirming he qualifies, we did have a diagnosis confirming adhd from a consultant, good luck everyone

SD 26/7 new claim. Seeing lots of awards for the same date so really hoping to hear this week

They must’ve had a huge amount for July in which case they should’ve got more staff in like they said last month they were going to do. January 28th is the latest we will hear by, seems ages away still

Heard back after fighting for a year for backpay from tax credits, they are not giving in. So I lost 3k because I migrated over to UC but didn’t know I had to inform Tax Credits aswell about DLA even though my case was closed. Sharing because I want people in the same position as me, who has been awarded but during your wait migrated over to UC to make sure you tell both so it doesn’t happen to others.

On the upside, I’ve had my first letter for UC back pay and our next appointment with CAMHS. Dyslexia screening appointment for my youngest, who I’ve just received renewal for. Single parent, 3 daughters 14,12 and 10. 14 and 10 are autistic and ADHD. It’s never ending, all this happened in one day 😂 I’ve got to laugh or I’ll cry…

good luck to everyone still waiting ❤️

Still waiting - 02/07 SD

Sd 25/7 NC told this morning its in the Queue and to wait until the 12th. Last week was told it should be looked at that week.. noticed a few people around same date as me have had a decision. Did everyone receive a text? Thanks

Thank you for the update and sorry you didn’t recieve your backpay entitlement through tax credit, might be something you can pursue legally (if you can find the energy) as lots of families are migrating over to UC may notice this in coming months. I wish you all the best in the future and once again congratulations and for always showing up for your kiddies. Xx