DLA WAIT TIME THREAD 60

[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 121-4600 0800 121-4600
currently we are in July/August for decisions! xx

it Really is. to have the pressure off of my shoulders and the consistent worrying is an amazing feeling🥹😂 this has officially made my Christmas I don’t need nothing else. Need to thank my sons teacher because I have no clue what she said but it must of helped🙏

That’s what I’m thinking mine will be declined so I’d rather not know now so just gunna leave it put it on the back burner I am saying this but it’s not going to be that easy 🤣🤣 but let’s see surprising for the last two days I have got through a little faster less than half an hour so hopefully they are getting there (wishful thinking) I’ve no chance of calling I can’t even pee without the word mum! So never mind make a phone call 🤣🤣🤣

I think you’ll hear before anyways. I’m gonna be sticking around to see all your awards anyways💁🏽‍♀️ but yes time to get festive🎉🎉

The dwp including dla are closed 25th 26th 27th and 1st... Open as normal all other days. Incase anybody needs to know.

Decision was made yesterday. Staying on HRC but awarded LRM. Not the decision I was hoping for but greatful of course. Will get the ball rolling on an MR after Christmas I think.

congrats anyways even if it isn’t the award you was hoping for! Fight it all the way, enjoy Christmas then into full fight mode!🤞🏽🤞🏽

Thank you. It's a step in the right direction at least. I feel my son deserves HRM but I think I probably didn't have enough evidence... At least I know now what I need to get what he deserves ☺️ just another long wait 😂

Is yours a new claim? Or coc? X

i didn’t send that much extra evidence on the mr, was literally a statement from nursery and myself. Then they spoke to the school. Half the time they don’t read what you’ve sent or seek out all the positives to give reasons as to why your child doesn’t fit a certain criteria. If they can get away with awarding less they will do it. They don’t expect all to appeal it. Best thing I done and was well worth the wait🙏 good luck if you do do the mr, enjoy Christmas first😂 it’s not worth the stress during the festive period

Congratulations hun if not the award you feel your son is entitled to take it further
What was your scan date x

Coc applying for mobility as my son turned 5. Hope you hear soon X

Thank you for the information really handy to know. I will definitely do an MR but definitely not until after Christmas. Surely I can have a week off 😂 so glad yours got awarded! Shows it's worth fighting for

I will take it further after Christmas definitely. Scan date was 16/07 for a coc

Sorry there is that Many people on here I can’t remember who’s on what 🙈🙈 congratulations hopefully some peace of mind untill after Christmas I’ve accepted I’m a new year crew 🤣🤣 I don’t mind now giving up chasing after today just slightly annoying it’s taking so long when she’s already reviews my claim just wanted. Letter from school to confirm what I was saying but hey ho x

If you’re applying under SMI I do recommend doing your own statement against each point as to why your child fits the criteria. When I spoke to the decision maker that’s what she was reading. Use the decision makers guide and case law aswell. Sendhelpuk is the website I found most useful. It really is worth fighting for especially when your child is entitled. When you call and ask for the statement of reasons they’ll extend the time to get the MR in anyways so plenty of time to rest

Nc sd 28.8

I can only imagine, best Christmas present ever. Your sons teacher sounds lovely and supportive, I miss that with primary. Funny thing is mine was getting more support when he didn’t have a diagnosis and was attending mainstream 😂 I’ve started the ball rolling on opening discussions of a new setting see where that goes. I think if it comes down to a DM speaking with school they will ruin our chances but I do have the argument that he is more here than he ever is there they’ve got his attendance reports 🤞

I go to the garden if the kids are about and I need to make a call. I’m thinking 9am is around some of their breakfast times so I can get a call in then 😂 I really hope you hear before they break up it’s more than sufficient time for them to look at a letter.

You’re not far behind me I’m 06/08 MR. We will be heading all the way to tribunal if needs be. Good luck hope we aren’t long in hearing

Well done really pleased for you
see we said it was your boys week

oh good idea! Maybe my garage is the new place to be 🤣🤣 I was thinking that especially when they are going through August pretty fast with new claims x

Congrats on your award. See how you feel in the new year about a MR. Wait times will likely have gone down then too

😂 things we have to do. My garage is full to the brim with junk so no hiding space there 😂
I can’t see you having to wait until after Christmas. I would’ve called by now if it were me 😆

That’s amazing!! So pleased for you !!!

NC SD 10/09.