DLA Wait Times 80

[Kirstygingee]

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

No, but she is going to a special needs high school. That is fantastic news, they are super hard to get. My oldest has an EHCP and my second daughter had hers finalised today. But getting them wasnt an easy process!

I went back to work when they was 1. And did a year but it was super hard work, im like you ive known since they was about 3 months something wasnt right. But i was like you said always leaving work early and always calling in. I was so drained too, im still draimed now, just dont have the added pressure of work.

And definitely do, i am not calling anymore as they said theyll text when a decision is made.

Anyone still waiting on NC?

Yes me. What’s your scan date?

27/08 xx

I am but my SD is 17/11 so know it’ll be in the new year I hear anything

Is the DLA telephone number down does anyone know.. .. it doesn't seem to be connecting after I choose the option to speak to someone in English!!

my daughter got hers under 5 weeks, I put hers in September. I’m still waiting for another NC which scan date is 21/11. You may hear before Christmas for yours x

I think mine will be in the new year. It wasnt with anyone on wednesday, im 15 weeks in nearly!

Coc 26th august. Completely fed up like the rest of you waiting.... had to stop working at the end of August as managing DDS multiple appointments and medical needs became too much. Been looking for part time work around my husband but struggling to find anything

My COC was only done this week from 22nd April! 32 weeks it’s such a long wait. I know exactly how how you feel I’ve cut my hours twice now to look after my son as nobody can care for him and there’s no special needs childcare, his dad also left as he couldn’t cope and it caused arguments so it’s just me now trying to support my son and a teenager! It’s brutal! I’m praying you don’t have to wait too long xx

Bless you, its awful having to leave your job. Its very stressful and hard financially. I know all too well how you feel, i had to leave mine too! Fingers crossed you hear soon my COC is 6/8 xx

I know weve got a much longer wait! Hope your COC outcome reflected your child's needs. My.work wouldnt let me change my hours, I was due.to start a new job but then my daughter had a new diagnosis in the week leading upto it. We can use the school wrap round provision.but ive no support outside of that. DD is 5 and picks up on relatives saying they dont know how to help. None of our local school holiday clubs can support her needs. She has.missed at least 1 day a week school since September either due to illness or appointments. It is brutal. I feel for you doing it alone that must be very tough!

Im looking for new work again but no one seems to be able to offer the flexibility you need as a parent of a sen child. I was so low mentally in my old job, and just couldn't keep on in a situation where I was feeling i wasn't on top of DDs health or my work life. Fingers crossed you hear soon too x

Thank you I was more than happy well more relieved with the outcome.
my sons school don’t have a wrap around or anything like that, no family are willing to help but he has no understanding of it. It’s literally just me.
It’s hard enough being a working Mum in ‘normal’ circumstances never mind support a child with additional needs! There’s just not enough support it’s a shame.
work have been good with me I’ve worked for the NHS for 18 years pretty much since I left school but even they are cracking down on flexible hours ect x

Bless you, i hope you find work soon! It is awful when you have so much on your plate and you cant seem to find the help. Fingers crossed for you that you find a job that works around your daughter! Xx

Have you heard anything xx

No not a thing, i called wednesday and still wasnt with a dm. 15 weeks now, definitely going to be waiting a lot longer haha it always seems to be the case though!xx

Awww no way was hoping you would have heard by now hope they sort it for you before Xmas xx

Thank you! Me too, i hope i hear in the next couple of weeks, i wont be ringing anymore so its just a wait and see now xx

Fingers crossed for you hun xx

Il let everyone know if i hear anything but im not getting my hopes up. The last twin claim i seen was 19 weeks before they got a decision. That brings me to mid january but with christmas i can see it being the end of January xx

Anyone heard anything regarding MRs seems a bit quiet

Im still waiting for a MR but mines july. So still have a little wait!

I'm still waiting from 30/05 x

Oh god mines 16/6 so still a long wait I like to see when people get good news on here it gives you a little hope but it’s been so quiet