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DLA WAIT TIMES THREAD 72

996 replies

megan345 · 04/06/2025 15:12

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

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MrsKB16 · 11/06/2025 12:55

Afternoon everyone.
MR
SD 17/12/24
I rung this morning 9.50am as was 25weeks yesterday, she tried to put me through to a DM but all lines were busy, so requested a call back. They have just called me back 12.50pm. Said they currently working on 29th Nov 24 so roughly around 3/4 weeks before they get to ours. So will roughly be 28/29weeks. 7months!! How lovely

Liya1xx · 11/06/2025 13:14

AlwaysMumming · 11/06/2025 11:23

So they’ve added LRM, but staying on MRC as apparently he is no worse than other children his age at night time, obviously I don’t agree but I’ll have to see what the letter says about it. They did say it was decided on the 9th so you should probably give them another call. Fingers crossed for you!

I’m so happy you got your award finally, I think they are just telling people anything these days to stop us from ringing like the date order etc xx

Liya1xx · 11/06/2025 13:15

s39 · 11/06/2025 11:26

Clearly they lying about date order bcos @AlwaysMumming said her SD was 10/12 god knows what going on!

That’s what I’m thinking I’m thinking there saying date order to keep us quiet and of the phone 😬 x

Vikz37 · 11/06/2025 13:26

Hi everyone I'm just waiting on my renewal due 28th June. I phoned Monday and told it was with the decision maker. Phoned again today and they told me it wasn't do these people make things up?
I felt today he didn't want to say much I had to ask if it was with the decision maker or not he wa rushing me off the phone. Hate waiting it seems like forever.

MrsBoo8888 · 11/06/2025 13:57

Just called, they got my boys extra evidence and both are sat in a que waiting for a DM to pick up
NC 19/3 & 26/3

DD12DD · 11/06/2025 14:16

MrsBoo8888 · 11/06/2025 13:57

Just called, they got my boys extra evidence and both are sat in a que waiting for a DM to pick up
NC 19/3 & 26/3

🤞

Judgejudysno1fan · 11/06/2025 14:46

MrsBoo8888 · 11/06/2025 13:57

Just called, they got my boys extra evidence and both are sat in a que waiting for a DM to pick up
NC 19/3 & 26/3

keep me posted, im not long after you, just a week

MrsBoo8888 · 11/06/2025 15:37

Judgejudysno1fan · 11/06/2025 14:46

keep me posted, im not long after you, just a week

Will do. Seems like forever don't it lol. My sister called at 16 weeks and found out her award so I'm going to do the same 🤞 4 weeks left

Gemini000 · 11/06/2025 15:57

Congratulations all 🎊..m 19.02.. still no news 😪

Circlesroundandround · 11/06/2025 16:00

Gemini000 · 11/06/2025 15:57

Congratulations all 🎊..m 19.02.. still no news 😪

I have been keeping my fingers crossed for you. We are about to start a MR 🙈

AASA · 11/06/2025 16:18

I’m noticing a lot of the 3rd march people being done on fb has anyone else noticed that xx

Gemini000 · 11/06/2025 16:19

Circlesroundandround · 11/06/2025 16:00

I have been keeping my fingers crossed for you. We are about to start a MR 🙈

Thank you.. and good luck 💕

Gemini000 · 11/06/2025 16:20

AASA · 11/06/2025 16:18

I’m noticing a lot of the 3rd march people being done on fb has anyone else noticed that xx

Yes I bet mine is with someone who on a lovely holiday or annual leave so it's longing the process lol

AASA · 11/06/2025 16:22

Gemini000 · 11/06/2025 16:20

Yes I bet mine is with someone who on a lovely holiday or annual leave so it's longing the process lol

Have you called them today? I really hope you get a decision soon xx

AASA · 11/06/2025 16:23

Gemini000 · 11/06/2025 16:20

Yes I bet mine is with someone who on a lovely holiday or annual leave so it's longing the process lol

Have they said if they needed to contact school or gps or anything how longs yours been with a decision maker xx

Gemini000 · 11/06/2025 16:24

AASA · 11/06/2025 16:22

Have you called them today? I really hope you get a decision soon xx

I feel like if I keep ringing everyday..they gonna be mad lol.. I had 2 very rude snotty call handlers..made me feel like shxt all day then.. x

AASA · 11/06/2025 16:25

Gemini000 · 11/06/2025 16:24

I feel like if I keep ringing everyday..they gonna be mad lol.. I had 2 very rude snotty call handlers..made me feel like shxt all day then.. x

Take no notice, call them hun. You have every right to know how your claims progressing xx

Gemini000 · 11/06/2025 16:28

AASA · 11/06/2025 16:25

Take no notice, call them hun. You have every right to know how your claims progressing xx

I no yea thank you.. bet its abit late for today ain't it.. I'll phone in morning x..

Londongirl8922 · 11/06/2025 16:32

So I’m 14 weeks this coming Friday and I’ve just had DLA call me for additional information he asked about my sons night time routine and day time routine etc so I told him (he’s just rang me back again asking when it was I sent the forms in the post but I can’t remember the exact date) anyway he said I should hear by end of this week on a decision NC SD 7/3 he seemed really friendly and said the extra information I gave him was good so fingers crossed 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

Circlesroundandround · 11/06/2025 16:34

Busy on the phones today. 45 mins and still on hold ……

Momof3boys2girls · 11/06/2025 16:35

Vickymumof3 · 11/06/2025 09:43

They don’t seem to be the most organised, Its frustrating when you go to the effort and expense of sending documents and evidence recorded delivery knowing that they’ve received it, to then be told it’s missing. I’d be fuming. I’m trying to hold off from ringing this week, and will probably ring early part of next week. Let me know how you get on when you ring them.

They’ve said to resend recorded again. But he said on the phone that it’s pending decision I have no idea what they mean by this at all. I’m confused it’s 15 weeks tomorrow since they scanned the forms onto the system

Lmtab · 11/06/2025 16:36

NC SD 22/01

i just called and asked for a straight answer why I’m still waiting when March is now being awarded and they said there was two notes one from weeks ago saying ‘school not forthcoming with information’ (they called and asked for the SENDCO to call back which was never going to happen it’s a part time SENDCO in a massive school)
and one saying ‘awaiting advice on care needs’ from the 6th June’

I asked what this means and what will happen next and he just said he wasn’t sure that’s all he could tell me.

i sent extra info from the SENDCO myself recorded delivery over a week ago and it’s still not scanned on the system either.

the endless wait continues 😭

Gemini000 · 11/06/2025 16:42

Lmtab · 11/06/2025 16:36

NC SD 22/01

i just called and asked for a straight answer why I’m still waiting when March is now being awarded and they said there was two notes one from weeks ago saying ‘school not forthcoming with information’ (they called and asked for the SENDCO to call back which was never going to happen it’s a part time SENDCO in a massive school)
and one saying ‘awaiting advice on care needs’ from the 6th June’

I asked what this means and what will happen next and he just said he wasn’t sure that’s all he could tell me.

i sent extra info from the SENDCO myself recorded delivery over a week ago and it’s still not scanned on the system either.

the endless wait continues 😭

Omg.. I feel so bad for you.. esp seeing madch dates awarded.. I'm happy for all and hope everything gets what they deserve.. but its not fair

Motherlysweet · 11/06/2025 16:45

Mummytoviboys · 11/06/2025 10:53

Awarded HRC for 4 years after total decline!
hes 2years old!
so happy for my son I cried 🤦🏼‍♀️
1 whole year of fighting!
Dont give up and good luck to everyone xx

Wow,
Congratulations. so pleased for you hunxx

I also called today and I was told they are waiting for medical advice. My case most be a complex one because, they have verified from nursery but it's wasn't enough.
I will wait patiently but it's not easy at all.
MR ,SD 15/11/2024.
Congratulations to all awarded. Am pleased for you ladies xxx

Betsy93 · 11/06/2025 16:57

Londongirl8922 · 11/06/2025 16:32

So I’m 14 weeks this coming Friday and I’ve just had DLA call me for additional information he asked about my sons night time routine and day time routine etc so I told him (he’s just rang me back again asking when it was I sent the forms in the post but I can’t remember the exact date) anyway he said I should hear by end of this week on a decision NC SD 7/3 he seemed really friendly and said the extra information I gave him was good so fingers crossed 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

Same date as me, spoke to you on Monday that mine was also with a dm
Good luck hun x