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DLA WAIT TIMES THREAD 72

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megan345 · 04/06/2025 15:12

NC - NEW CLAIM
COC - CHANGE IN CIRCUMSTANCES
MR - MANDATORY RECONSIDERATION
SD - SCAN DATE

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AsaG7 · 10/06/2025 08:55

Craftypinkbiscuit · 09/06/2025 17:43

Hi,

SD; 4/4/25. I’m 15 weeks in.

I’ve had a letter saying they need my son’s birth certificate to confirm his date of birth. Does this mean they are looking at my claim atm?

From what I understood, it’s not yet with decision maker but someone is checking eligibility checks. (= clerical work). Your letter will have a CLxxxx reference. When you send in the documents, pls don’t assume they got it and all is fine. Call and confirm. It’s okay to get told off:D

I sent my additional docs in late Feb (NC SD 22/1) and assumed all is fine as it’s tracked post. But when I called 2nd July, found out the details I sent were missed. That’s like 4 months wasted.
good luck to you

Mummybear1998 · 10/06/2025 09:04

SD 21/02 rang up yesterday and decision was made on Saturday 7/06 so that was 15 weeks 1 day since scan date

MrsBoo8888 · 10/06/2025 09:12

BySillySloth · 10/06/2025 08:06

I’ve just had a txt to say my daughter qualifies. I’m so happy the long wait is over . Sd 18/1

Congratulations!

megan345 · 10/06/2025 09:15

good luck anyone calling today x

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megan345 · 10/06/2025 09:15

BySillySloth · 10/06/2025 08:06

I’ve just had a txt to say my daughter qualifies. I’m so happy the long wait is over . Sd 18/1

congratulations xx

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Gardenfence22 · 10/06/2025 09:18

So I’ve just called for my daughter’s renewal. Basically it wasn’t done it could be today or upto 2 months, he said good news it’s was received in time so will be treated as a renewal but it’s not been been done

Gemini000 · 10/06/2025 09:21

Congratulations all❤️
I'm.19.02.. with DM..

MelTom88 · 10/06/2025 09:25

Still sat on hold for an update on renewal. It’s as nerve wrecking as when I put the initial claim in as I feel it goes down to the attitude towards it on that specific decision maker.
I know they have guides to follow but just my personal opinion… hopefully not on hold too long…15 minutes in.

Hardingcl · 10/06/2025 09:26

MelTom88 · 10/06/2025 09:25

Still sat on hold for an update on renewal. It’s as nerve wrecking as when I put the initial claim in as I feel it goes down to the attitude towards it on that specific decision maker.
I know they have guides to follow but just my personal opinion… hopefully not on hold too long…15 minutes in.

What date is your renewal xx

MelTom88 · 10/06/2025 09:27

Hardingcl · 10/06/2025 09:26

What date is your renewal xx

14/6. Rang last week and it was with a decision maker xx

Nirzhara · 10/06/2025 09:30

megan345 · 10/06/2025 09:15

congratulations xx

Congratulation💕

MelTom88 · 10/06/2025 09:34

Still with a decision maker… told to ring Friday afternoon. They like to leave things last minute xx

Kirstylou91 · 10/06/2025 09:41

BySillySloth · 10/06/2025 08:06

I’ve just had a txt to say my daughter qualifies. I’m so happy the long wait is over . Sd 18/1

congratulations have u rang to see what ur award is

💛

Lindsey555 · 10/06/2025 09:42

Gardenfence22 · 10/06/2025 09:18

So I’ve just called for my daughter’s renewal. Basically it wasn’t done it could be today or upto 2 months, he said good news it’s was received in time so will be treated as a renewal but it’s not been been done

When did you send your renewal in my scan date was 20th feb was done 5th June for end date of 20th June l was quite shocked it was done two weeks before it ended. X

Horseymummaof2 · 10/06/2025 09:46

BySillySloth · 09/06/2025 18:16

@Horseymummaof2 if u don’t mind me asking what was ur son awarded ? My daughter is 3 similar probs with adhd x

I couldn't resist calling up, HRC for 2 years cried happy tears for my wee boy 😭❤️

BySillySloth · 10/06/2025 09:51

@Kirstylou91 HRC two years I rang bang on 9 this morning . So happy

Kirstylou91 · 10/06/2025 09:51

BySillySloth · 10/06/2025 09:51

@Kirstylou91 HRC two years I rang bang on 9 this morning . So happy

Excellent news 💛

MrsBoo8888 · 10/06/2025 10:02

Loads of awards this morning on Facebook, mostly 20/2 onwards. One again from 3/3 they must of had alot scanned in on the 3rd lol. It's moving forward slowly good luck 🤞

Mummytoviboys · 10/06/2025 10:02

MR 20/11 still no decision!
could be awaiting medical advice before making the decision, apparently could take 2 weeks which would leave me waiting 31 weeks in total!
she said they would sent out a txt when done!

s39 · 10/06/2025 10:06

Lots of NC awarded on FB nothing about any MRs awarded…

Gardenfence22 · 10/06/2025 10:13

Lindsey555 · 10/06/2025 09:42

When did you send your renewal in my scan date was 20th feb was done 5th June for end date of 20th June l was quite shocked it was done two weeks before it ended. X

20th of May so I was later than I would of liked sending it back. I didn’t get any post for months (seems to be common where I live it’s even been on watchdog before) didn’t actually receive them till the end of March . So in one lot of post sent to me I had both my daughters renewal forms one run out the 29th of April. Managed to get it sent back the 18th of April… award renewed the day before it was due so the 28th. I was literally filling them in one after the other as quick as I possibly could. But my eldest daughters wasn’t done in time

Motherlysweet · 10/06/2025 10:13

Mummytoviboys · 10/06/2025 10:02

MR 20/11 still no decision!
could be awaiting medical advice before making the decision, apparently could take 2 weeks which would leave me waiting 31 weeks in total!
she said they would sent out a txt when done!

A little more waiting to do but we will get there. Courage hunxx

Lmtab · 10/06/2025 10:16

@BySillySloth delighted for you and your daughter glad your wait is finally over

Hardingcl · 10/06/2025 10:21

My renewal 22/6 I last rang Friday so going to try and wait until this Friday. Sent all info back 11/2 xx

Horseymummaof2 · 10/06/2025 10:27

BySillySloth · 10/06/2025 09:51

@Kirstylou91 HRC two years I rang bang on 9 this morning . So happy

Just seen you've been awarded after commenting on mine! Congratulations lovely so pleased for your daughter!!