DLA WAIT TIMES THREAD 69

[zoeybrooks45]

NC - new claim
COC - change of circumstances
MR - mandatory reconsideration
SD - scan date

Oh wow, have you complained?
the case manager I spoke to told me, I have a lot to look through!
I originally applied when my son was 8months in 2023 he was declined, then the MR was declined, took to tribunal and declined due to age! Whilst waiting for tribunal my son was diagnosed with a new condition so I applied again whilst waiting for the tribunal! He was declined and now waiting for MR Decision. They have to look through it all again but now luckily I’ve managed to get a lot more evidence that I’ve sent in, he’s over 2 and got his severely partially sighted certificate (blind) so hoping that he gets accepted 🤞🤞

I called only 2 weeks ago because I wanted to add more evidence and I wanted to know if I had time. The lady I spoke to said that nobody had looked at it yet but now I’ve got the decision letter so you might not have very long to wait 🤞

Aww fingers crossed for you. No I haven’t complained I’m trying to manifest patience will pay off 🤣 they don’t tell me much when I ring, it’s with a decision maker but this is the third week that I’m aware of.

Fingers crossed that you hear soon 🤞

I called today sd 3/2 guy told me mine hasn't been looked at yet and it's 25 weeks, however he said that the minimum time I will be waiting is an extra 5 weeks max 10..... I guess we all get told something different

Just realised, the wait is finally over for my second son getting accepted but I'll have to do it all over again in August for my oldest son's renewal 🤯 it never stops x

I am a MR which was processed 13/01 I came to look at one of these to see any updates as haven’t bothered thinking about it too much knowing it would take them forever, I can’t believe people on MR are still waiting from October! It’s ludicrous!
my original sd is 12/08/2024 so by the time I find out again from an mr looks like it will practically be a year!

@ByChirpy
yrs got sorted Monday thank you

and will do thank you

Im MR 22/1 original SD like yours 12/8 was awarded LRC in Dec 2024 but did an MR bcos I didn’t agree with the decision
Your right by the time we hear anything it with be close to an year it’s shocking how slow they working on MRs

Will need a new thread this is nearly full @zoeybrooks45 or anyone else that can make one x

I've created it as I'll be following for a little while yet waiting for my sons outcome. Hopefully done it right!

https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/special_needs/5339747-dla-wait-times-thread-70?utm_campaign=thread&utm_medium=share

Good luck :) you’re right - it never does stop. I’ve got three autistic children so I understand that feeling of always paperwork or something to sort out for one of them!

NC 06/02
Rang up for an update, claim is still in the waiting list and hasn't been passed on to a case worker yet, I don't know if this is the decision maker or a step before hand.

She did ask if we claim any other benefits which I haven't been asked before. So looks like we're still waiting and we're in a slow queue.

That’s what I’m confused with she said my claim is open I asked what she meant she said a decision hasn’t been made yet im sort of thinking it’s with a decision maker
for her to say that

Can I please ask how long you was waiting for appeal before dwp has lapsed it that's a lot of pressure of you im hoping dwp will do that with me
im currently nearly 6months waiting for tribunal date For court it's so long

Just over 10 weeks from when I lodged the appeal, best of luck x

There is a petition to try to stop the government removing special needs support for children in school. They seem to be planning to take away EHCPs in mainstream schools. I thought I would repost the petition link here as also relevant to many of our dc applying to DLA and I have signed it.
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/711021

Thank you x

Hi does anyone know please if my son gets referred to occupational therapy once I get the letter of acceptance can that be sent to DLA as extra evidence ?

Yes, I used OT referral for ours.

NC SD 22/01

feeling really fed up seeing all the Feb dates going through :(
i wish I could just forget about this there’s literally no point ringing either cause just get told the same thing every time.

I’d ring go for it u never know

@Lmtab I’m still waiting a decision too my NC SD is 08/01 and mines been with a decision maker since 09/05 so it will be 3 weeks this week. It’s taking so long I phoned today and asked was they waiting on anything from school or gp is that how it’s taking so long and she said no 🤷🏻‍♀️ xx

Evening all scan date was 31/1 I got back pay on 16/5. Over the moon. Could anyone advise next / first payment? As I was paid back pay on a Friday - I know it’s 4 weeks but would it be the following Tuesday 17/6 or the Tuesday before I’m confused?!
thanks in advance!!

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