How long does it usually take DLA to process an application?

[twocutedarlings]

Sent our first ever application in on the 1st of april, got a letter from them about a week later to say that they recieved it, but weve heard nothing since.

Any ideas how long is usually takes?

Should i ring them and ask?

call them to get an update but with mine it took a while cos they had to get reports from other people.

I would call them.

We got our notification about a month later I think it was, but if they need lots of supportive evidence it will take longer.

Thanks for your replys, ive just rang them and they are still waiting for a reply from DDs consultant.

It's really annoying that they can't just look at the reports consultants have already written. I wonder how much it costs to process each application? Probably more than the amount of money successful applicants get.
Filed our first application last Friday. Expecting to hear in July?

Mine took 9 weeks and ds1 was awarded higher rate, also got backdated money from tax credits today, does anyone know if income support changes or anything? xx

Mine took 13 weeks for DS1,it was all backdated to the date we applied as was the tax credits.
It was the beginning of December when we sent it in though so there was a delay because of Christmas.

CJ'smummy: Check out hthe carer's allowance stuff on directgov. If you get IS, you'd only theoretically qualify for Carer's allowance, but it would mean you get home responsibilities protection on your state pension contributions, IIRC.

wat does that mean ouryve? the state pension bit?

It means that contributions are made for you, so that by the time you reach retirement age you shouldn't have lost out.

Here's the link to the info about carer's allowance. There was another thread recently with info about a site that helps you work out if it's worth putting a claim in. Even if you're not entitled to the actual allowance because you earn too much or are on other benefits, some people can still get some of the non financial benefits that go with it.

tax credits??? is there an extra entitlement to tax credits if you get dla???

Hi martini - Yes you get an extra tax credits if awarded DLA.