DLA Wait Times 80

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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

Wow! That's so quick. They told me they couldn't give a timeframe for COC as they were so backlogged

Anyone know what dates they are up to with MRs?

I just seen one on Facebook they’ve been awarded and their date was June 20th mines 16th and haven’t heard a thing x

I’m 20th so that’s good to know as I’m not on Facebook and haven’t seen any posted here for a while!

i rang last week and was rudely told they can’t give updates and that I shouldn’t call again. Felt like saying that’s a bit rich when it’s taken you six whole months so far with the MR and a year in total!!!

I’ve been trying to see how to complain about unacceptable wait times but the information on how to do so is hard to find.

Is this a NC? My daughters NC is 24th and I have a MR also scan date 24/11 I was told 11 weeks for MR and 25 weeks for NC x

Hello, has anyone heard anything back from any MR that scan date are September onwards. Thanks x

I did my daughters MR on the 24/11, mines due to them not backdating to the date on the form. I written the reason it was late and it’s a very good reason so hoping they accept it. Did you hear back?

@LmtabI had a decision on my MR on Thursday. Stamp date was 24th May.

Hi. Has anyone applied for a child with encopresis and been successful?. My 10 year old has been soiling for about a year now, at first it was marks in her underwear and she said she hasn't wiped properly which I believed then it progressively got worse to full on bowel movements in her underwear, I tried dealing with it at home as she refused to see a gp but eventually she did go. They said they thought it was overflow incontinence and prescribed a stool softner, we tried this and it didn't seem to do much so she was referred to pediatrics who confirmed it's encopresis and they could actually feel.the impacted stool in her bowel and prescribed a higher dose of stool softner which we have been doing for a few weeks to clear her out, she will then have to take a maintenance dose for atleast a year. Anyway whilst all this was happening, she was also given a special educational needs plan at school, I never suspected anything neurodiverse with her (she was a little angry but I put it down to age and hormones) but apparently encopresis and neurodiversity go hand in hand. So I just wondered if anyone else has similar? Also when she isn't soiling her underwear she struggles to clean herself up as the stools are like tar, it's basically like having a new born baby again and I'm constantly replacing clothes, underwear bedsheets and I definitely think my washing machine is taking a massive hit these last 12 months x

Hope it was the outcome you wanted!

Hi. Has anyone applied for a child with encopresis and been successful?. My 10 year old has been soiling for about a year now, at first it was marks in her underwear and she said she hasn't wiped properly which I believed then it progressively got worse to full on bowel movements in her underwear, I tried dealing with it at home as she refused to see a gp but eventually she did go. They said they thought it was overflow incontinence and prescribed a stool softner, we tried this and it didn't seem to do much so she was referred to pediatrics who confirmed it's encopresis and they could actually feel.the impacted stool in her bowel and prescribed a higher dose of stool softner which we have been doing for a few weeks to clear her out, she will then have to take a maintenance dose for atleast a year. Anyway whilst all this was happening, she was also given a special educational needs plan at school, I never suspected anything neurodiverse with her (she was a little angry but I put it down to age and hormones) but apparently encopresis and neurodiversity go hand in hand. So I just wondered if anyone else has similar? Also when she isn't soiling her underwear she struggles to clean herself up as the stools are like tar, it's basically like having a new born baby again and I'm constantly replacing clothes, underwear bedsheets and I definitely think my washing machine is taking a massive hit these last 12 months x

My lo suffers constipation, it’s very bad and she is on stool softeners (withholding and sensory) Not your situation but quite close, we have daily maintenance doses, nappies still, overflow, disimpaction when needed. She is also diagnosed with autism and under salt for speech.
She receives hrc.

hope this helps

I’m at breaking point wirh uc now been nearly 3 weeks still not verified I’ve made a formal complaint and wrote on my jornal numerous times it’s so draining

Hi, MR 16/10, called today to let them know I am sending extra information, I have been told it might be a while until I get a decision due to backlog 😅

MR SD 20/06 decision made today HRC LRM for two years so il be doing a bloody renewal before I even know it haha! But anyway just relived for my son I could honestly cry it’s been a full year of fighting for him.

plus how you can go from no award to HRC on the same evidence is a bit baffling. Not that I’m complaining I had fully prepared myself for the worst!

Thats amazing congratulations!! So glad the fight is finally over for you! when did you put in the original claim? Also did you get a text or anything so say decision had been made? Xx

Thats an amazing result! My MR SD is 27/6 so fingers crossed they are getting close! I sent a couple more bits of evidence but am not expecting miracles 😂

Thank you so much hope everyone else waiting for similar times gets the news they want soon! It’s so stressful.
original claim is December 2024 so it’s been a year in total to get an award. It’s such a tough system for some of us I’m glad the new claims are being done quicker but wow some us have been put through the wringer.

Bloody hell a whole year, its so long to wait bless you! My NC scan date was 22/02 and declined in july. My MR is sometime in july cant remember the exact dates so just a waiting game now! My NCs im still waiting on from august and im no closer to getting a decision.
Where as everyone else is getting theres done in 3-4 weeks xx

It’s so frustrating isn’t it seeing people awarded so quickly l, I just hope everyone gets the outcome their child deserves as quick as possible because the stress this current system causes is unreal.

I’ve just rang them to see if there’s any update. MR 24/06 and she said it’s in a holding queue and not with a decision maker yet. It could be this week or next she thinks.

I am happy for everyone who are getting what they deserve for the children! Just seems like im always left waiting, it is very frustrating and the waits are a killer and the stress can be very overwhelming xx

Mine took 3 months for UC to add my sons DLA and verify him

Mine took 3 months for UC to update my sons DLA and verify him 😱

Yes it’s hard to word when of course it’s great to see people awarded quickly, but when your in the thick of a six month wait it feels so unfair, I get you completely!

fingers crossed you get the outcome your LO deserves soon as poss xx