How should I submit my DLA form & do they acknowledge it?

luminated

After over two weeks I have finally managed to complete this form. It sure does take your energy - what little you have:)

So I have downloaded the form, where I have been able to type in the answers, and have printed the copy off.

So what do you think now? Should I post it recorded delivery? And do they send you an acknowledgement of receipt? Or shall I phone in a few days and ask if they have it, or will they not like this type of enquiry?

Barneysmom

We posted hubby's one normal post, we didn't have an acknowledgement from them, I guess it would take up a lot of time to acknowledge everybody who applies.
We got a result about 2 weeks later but some take longer, probably if they're waiting for medical reports.

If you haven't heard in a couple of weeks give them a ring.

Oh, and the very best of luck to you xx

moose1982

They normally send an acknowledgement a couple of weeks after receiving the forms. If you don't get that, then give them a call to ask, I've found they are helpful with little things like that.

rogerblack

luminated wrote: »

So what do you think now? Should I post it recorded delivery?

Absolutely post it recorded delivery.
Photocopy, or take pictures of the completed form.
They do, unfortunately, lose post. If you have the proof of posting, and the delivery confirmation, you can then submit a copy, and have it treated as if it was made at the time of reciept of the first. (generally)
At best it takes them a week to notice that they've got any post, so they won't know before this that they have it. It can be a fair bit longer.

luminated

Barneysmom wrote: »

We posted hubby's one normal post, we didn't have an acknowledgement from them, I guess it would take up a lot of time to acknowledge everybody who applies.
We got a result about 2 weeks later but some take longer, probably if they're waiting for medical reports.

If you haven't heard in a couple of weeks give them a ring.

Oh, and the very best of luck to you xx

Thanks & thanks for the good luck wishes.

When you say you got a result was that a Doctors appointment or award without one?

luminated

moose1982 wrote: »

They normally send an acknowledgement a couple of weeks after receiving the forms. If you don't get that, then give them a call to ask, I've found they are helpful with little things like that.

I see on the web site they say it can take 40 days to process. So I need to be sure they have it otherwise every day for 40 days I wiill be biting my nails:eek:

luminated

rogerblack wrote: »

Absolutely post it recorded delivery.
Photocopy, or take pictures of the completed form.
They do, unfortunately, lose post. If you have the proof of posting, and the delivery confirmation, you can then submit a copy, and have it treated as if it was made at the time of reciept of the first. (generally)
At best it takes them a week to notice that they've got any post, so they won't know before this that they have it. It can be a fair bit longer.

Yes I have the master copy in the envelope and will post by recorded delivery. I also have my file copy. So now start sweating about seeing a Doctor. Also seeing my own GP in the next few days to seek their support. Shouldn't be a problem as he was more than glad to support my ESA claim a few months ago. That was thrown out within days as I was three weeks of the right sort of N.I. stamps short.

moose1982

luminated wrote: »

I see on the web site they say it can take 40 days to process. So I need to be sure they have it otherwise every day for 40 days I wiill be biting my nails:eek:

They are possibly the best department of the DWP that I've ever spoken to. When I first claimed my HRM, I contacted them and they told me who was holding it up so I was able to chase it up as well as them. They also work weekends (but may not include this in the 40 days, not sure) to try and catch up and make phone calls for more information from people etc, so they are pretty good. I don't think they'll have a problem with you phoning to check they have it if want to really be sure.

luminated

moose1982 wrote: »

They are possibly the best department of the DWP that I've ever spoken to. When I first claimed my HRM, I contacted them and they told me who was holding it up so I was able to chase it up as well as them. They also work weekends (but may not include this in the 40 days, not sure) to try and catch up and make phone calls for more information from people etc, so they are pretty good. I don't think they'll have a problem with you phoning to check they have it if want to really be sure.

Thanks for you reassurance.