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Princessmom222 · 01/01/2026 14:31

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

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Princessmom222 · 03/02/2026 00:22

Mummaof4neurodivergent2non · 02/02/2026 23:08

Hi hun my 2 children were verified on 30th I called today to clear the arrears as I mentioned in my journal about applying for uc loan again and then mentioned about the disabled child element backdate

The woman was very helpful said she'd have someone look into it then advised I call uc debt management for last bit of arrears to clear for loan.

The letter for accepting they owe me the money and amount was on there so reality it only took from 29th reporting change 30th verified and today confirmed amount and updated the statements so I know payment will be soon x

I believe the call triggered them looking further into things and actioned the process quicker
Just so you know x

Thank you so much for letting me know, i had to report another change today with my oldest now recieving HRC.

I am so glad that it has been done quickly for you, i will give them a call one day this week as i have a budgeting advance and will ask them to pay that back from what they owe.

I will let you know how i get on xx

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Princessmom222 · 03/02/2026 00:23

Mamto3boysX · 02/02/2026 23:13

Hi does anyone know how long new claims are taking x

At most about 6 weeks at the moment x

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Mummaof4neurodivergent2non · 03/02/2026 03:40

Princessmom222 · 03/02/2026 00:22

Thank you so much for letting me know, i had to report another change today with my oldest now recieving HRC.

I am so glad that it has been done quickly for you, i will give them a call one day this week as i have a budgeting advance and will ask them to pay that back from what they owe.

I will let you know how i get on xx

Thats amazing 👏 well done hun
So so pleased you can relax for a while now
Yes definitely give them a call some point they were really nice and helpful x

Blujen · 03/02/2026 09:05

Can anyone help with next payment dates please

awarded Sunday 01/02
requested forms 02/12 scanned 24/12
I had 8 weeks backpay pending for tomorrow
but tomorrow it will be 9 weeks since I requested forms.

when will my next payment be? 4 weeks from this Tuesday or last Tuesday?

sorry it’s long winded
thanks xx

Lonnie1423 · 03/02/2026 09:13

@Gemini000 have u heard anything ?

Gemini000 · 03/02/2026 10:26

Lonnie1423 · 03/02/2026 09:13

@Gemini000 have u heard anything ?

No hun..have u?
I have someone Facebook awarded yesterday for 28th julyx

KCJ1984 · 03/02/2026 10:40

Busymumxo · 02/02/2026 22:45

They say not to send appointment letters but I don't see why not, although it doesn't say the child's condition or how it affects them daily, it still shows how often appointments are or that they've attended certain appointments relating to their problems. Also most letters state departments and who the child is seeing or who the clinic is run by, therefore if they felt as if they needed further information from a professional the information to find that person is readily available to them. If you feel like that's all you've got for the moment then I would do it, if the school gives you what you need before you get a decision then even better you can send that off but for the meantime do what you feel is best, good luck.

Thank you. Will send and have also got back ehat i requested from the school so can send a few bits

Lonnie1423 · 03/02/2026 11:35

No nothing yet and my anxiety is through the roof x

Mum0 · 03/02/2026 12:36

Has anyone ever requested child disabled element and care element backdated arrears to be worked out and paid urgently and had a response? And in how long please?

apeaceful2026 · 03/02/2026 13:06

I just had a letter about my change of circumstances. They haven't changed the rate of mobility which I asked for, but they have extended the award date by a year which I had asked for. So that's good. I never got round to sending any extra evidence off. I think I sent the form off some time in the early autumn.

Mamto3boysX · 03/02/2026 13:22

Princessmom222 · 03/02/2026 00:23

At most about 6 weeks at the moment x

Thankyou, im hoping to post the form this week x

Princessmom222 · 03/02/2026 13:28

Mummaof4neurodivergent2non · 03/02/2026 03:40

Thats amazing 👏 well done hun
So so pleased you can relax for a while now
Yes definitely give them a call some point they were really nice and helpful x

Thank you, she deserves it!
Im still waiting on a MR, my daughter has hip dysplasia, bladder incontinence, bowel incontinence, ADHD and still has to wear nappies for bed. Also as her legs are bent she has to have surgery when shes 13 to break her legs and reset them. But got refused DLA last year, been a whole year since i started her claim. But have managed to get more evidence as the year has gone on. Hopefully she will get it eventually if not im just going to do a new claim xx

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Princessmom222 · 03/02/2026 13:29

Blujen · 03/02/2026 09:05

Can anyone help with next payment dates please

awarded Sunday 01/02
requested forms 02/12 scanned 24/12
I had 8 weeks backpay pending for tomorrow
but tomorrow it will be 9 weeks since I requested forms.

when will my next payment be? 4 weeks from this Tuesday or last Tuesday?

sorry it’s long winded
thanks xx

24th will be your next pay, same as my girls. Then every 4 weeks going forward on the tuesday xx

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3amazinkids · 03/02/2026 13:50

Mum0 · 03/02/2026 12:36

Has anyone ever requested child disabled element and care element backdated arrears to be worked out and paid urgently and had a response? And in how long please?

I requested it last week, still waiting

Mum0 · 03/02/2026 14:15

3amazinkids · 03/02/2026 13:50

I requested it last week, still waiting

Did you receive a letter stating how much they owe you? I requested yesterday for it to be looked at urgently and had the owing amount sent to me today on my journal

3amazinkids · 03/02/2026 14:17

Mum0 · 03/02/2026 14:15

Did you receive a letter stating how much they owe you? I requested yesterday for it to be looked at urgently and had the owing amount sent to me today on my journal

Nope! I only get a message back saying they can’t tell me how long etc.

Lonnie1423 · 03/02/2026 15:05

Can I ask do they call you when comes to mr?

Tasha911720 · 03/02/2026 15:40

Lonnie1423 · 03/02/2026 15:05

Can I ask do they call you when comes to mr?

We didn’t get a call - just a letter over a week after they made the decision. Money was 3 days after decision

Blujen · 03/02/2026 15:41

Princessmom222 · 03/02/2026 13:29

24th will be your next pay, same as my girls. Then every 4 weeks going forward on the tuesday xx

Edited

Thankyou x

MyJoyousEagle · 03/02/2026 16:37

Positive post
Renewal , claim ends 14th march
SD 7th jan
Rang today was awarded on 29th January same rates for 2 years

Cassiex · 03/02/2026 16:49

MyJoyousEagle · 03/02/2026 16:37

Positive post
Renewal , claim ends 14th march
SD 7th jan
Rang today was awarded on 29th January same rates for 2 years

That's great news ❣️
My renewal scan date was the 22nd December.
Claim ends on 18th April.
Hopefully I will hear back soon too 🙏🏻 and it will be a positive one 🙏🏻

Busymumxo · 03/02/2026 17:46

MyJoyousEagle · 03/02/2026 16:37

Positive post
Renewal , claim ends 14th march
SD 7th jan
Rang today was awarded on 29th January same rates for 2 years

Amazing news for you! Did you ring or get a text? My SD 2 weeks after yours so I now have hope that it be looked at before the current award ends, just the wait to see if I've sent enough evidence and giving enough information about child's needs.

MyJoyousEagle · 03/02/2026 17:53

Busymumxo · 03/02/2026 17:46

Amazing news for you! Did you ring or get a text? My SD 2 weeks after yours so I now have hope that it be looked at before the current award ends, just the wait to see if I've sent enough evidence and giving enough information about child's needs.

I rang , didnt recieve a text when recieved or awarded :) hopefully you hear soon x

Busymumxo · 03/02/2026 18:06

MyJoyousEagle · 03/02/2026 17:53

I rang , didnt recieve a text when recieved or awarded :) hopefully you hear soon x

Ok thank you, I've never received any texts off them either, hopefully it will be as quick as yours but knowing my luck it will be a last minute decision 🙃 I will give it another 2 weeks and ring see if there's been any update 🤞

Lonnie1423 · 03/02/2026 18:21

Any Mrs frm July been done today anyone know

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