DLA wait times 74

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MR- Mandatory Reconsideration
NC- New Claim
COC- Change of Circumstances
SD- Scan Date
LRC- Low Rate Care
MRC- Middle Rate Care
HRC- High Rate Care
LRM- Lower Rate Mobility
HRM- Higher Rate Mobility

I think its worth mentioning family fund are turning down a lot of people atm as they are a charity they don't have the funds to accommodate all applicants. Ive seen loads of people bitch online about them refusing ect but at the end of the day, they cant give what they dont have.

Also my first time applying last year, it took 10 weeks for me to hear back

Are you in this thread for a child or your husband in every comment your refer to your 'husband' and 'holiday' and he pops up more than the child you keep repeating the same questions over again about backpay, if you've got a child and you need help towards the cost of a holiday you can apply for a grant towards one on the family fund website. I can't tell if your genuine or just here to line your pockets for a holiday but just a kindly reminder the extra costs is to put towards care needs and mobility not a holiday. There are genuine people on here that keep getting knocked back who genuinely need the help.

You wont get back paid if your claiming for your husband as you've been claiming for him since 2016 UC see it as your duty to know what your entitled to 'not knowing' your entitled will not be a good enough reason for them

Ive never had an issue with family fund. I know funding has been an issue in the past you used to be able to apply yearly but they've changed it now to every 2 years. I know first time applicants take priorty over the ones who have applied before. I applied in 2023 and I recieved a reply within 2 days, I guess it was just luck, and there is certain criteria that has to be met to be eligible.

She's been advised of others and the information isn't sinking in, she keeps referring to husband rather than child. I can't tell if this poster is genuine or not.

Let's all take a deep breath here, I understand she's repeating herself. We shouldn't judge others. Maybe there is a language barrier. We don't know the circumstances. I hope everyone in need receives the best outcome for the l9ved ones. I can understand your confused and by the sounds of it so is she ! X

@Nirzhara
Best thing you can do is call UC and speak to someone
If your child has been awarded a
Dla then u have to put a message on your journal and do a change of circumstances.
As far as caring element
Yes u can claim Carers allowance for your husband and Recieve the Carers element of UC for your child at the same time . U can ask them to backdate your from when your child was awarded.
I'd ring them on Monday x

I don't think theres a language barrier between husband and child. She's either came on here to take the piss or shes deliberately trying to get her way around a benefit shes not entitled to and she stated that herself in a comment made by her, its benefit fraud. Any type of award we should be grateful for, but it still isn't enough for her, its just sheer greedy.

That is so rude how can you coment like that.do u even know me how dear you caling me that i am a benifit froud.i can see here how people ask so many question about can i claim this can i claim that.i asked same question and gys answering me so many diffrent ways i got confuesd.and yes i am not from here so many things i dont understand.i am trying my best to learn and do everything by myself.i have a sick husband and disabled kids do u knw how hard to manage.you are one sick mineded person u are calling me that.maybe i have language barriar but froud dont you dear calling you are not bigger than dwp they would have found it if i am froud.just think before comment like that karen.

My take is more that she is overwhelmed and struggling and desperate for help but I understand the confusion. We are all likely wanting to do the best we can for those we love xx

U think i am not genuin what about you are you genuin.yes i didnt know about it and this is the truth.and this is what hurting you that i claiming from 2016.oh my god i didnt understand before.i know that this is not for holiday.u dont even know how i am doing.so without knowing my situation dont comment bad.

Don't put your situation on the Internet for everyone to read, simple as that. You said you ARNT entitled to it you've been told. When you say one thing then another ill call out your bullshit.

If she was struggling and she was that desperate she would of asked for help nearly 9 years ago. Now someone's mentioned a language barrier shes using that card, and pretending shes confused. There is no confusion she knows fine well what shes said and what other people have said, shes just sitting acting dumb.

Here(below on link) are the qualifying conditions to claim the carers element on UC, you can claim for anyone who receives a qualifying benefit. If your husband receives PIP/AA(unsure of age for AA) or DLA (some adults are still in receipt of this until they are required to change to PIP)you can claim the carers element for him. You already receive carers allowance for him which is deducted from your UC award.
BUT:
Please also read the requirements to claim the carers element regarding the LCWRA and severe disability payment.(as the carer element affects these). It is below the highlighted areas on the link.
I hope this helps.
https://www.gov.uk/universal-credit/what-youll-get#:~:text=If%20you%20care%20for%20someone,of%20the%20daily%20living%20part

Thank u

Sure there will be a different thread for questions about carers
this is a DLA thread

Update just had a letter asking to send in birth certificate anyone else had this
& another letter saying it will take 15 weeks now been 25 😳

Yes I had this when they registered my claims, send the birth cert recorded delivery. I’d ignore the 15 weeks letter.

So quite early in your claim? I’ll send it recorded thanks, did you send it in evenelope they provided? Did you sign anything or just send the birth certificate? Sorry for all questions lol any news for you? X

Was there a date on these letters? They both seem very late coming if your already 25 weeks for a new claim 😵‍💫

30th June 😩

That’s not fair! They should have checked the birth certificate way before now. I wonder if they have made the decision but need the birth certificate to finalise it? I’ve seen that happen before.

Hopefully 🤞 I did phone on Friday & they didn’t even tell me just said taking a bit longer
it’s the first letter I’ve actually had of them too
none to say recieved before this one

Where in the uk are you? I had a letter saying 15 weeks (for MR). Im In northern ireland and praying for my own sanity it is 15 weeks. Im already certain they're going to make me take them to tribunal