DLA...waiting times

black_paw

was told 6-7 months as big back log of claims

HGLTsuperstar

So "I win" - what's the prize?

skater_kat

HGLTsuperstar wrote: »

So "I win" - what's the prize?

a brown envelope from the government...?

pipkin71

charmaine wrote: »

Hi can anyone tell me how long it takes DLA to make a new decision when informed on a change, care needs have increased?

When my health deteriorated, it took a couple of months for them to make the decision to increase my award, then on renewal, it took around five weeks.

How long have you waited, so far?

charmaine

I rang them yest they said they received my information on 21st June and it was in a pile to been seen by the decision maker....said they could not give a time?

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Aginoth wrote: »

The letters sent out after application ask you to wait at least 18 weeks before contacting them to chase up an application.

In my experience they usually take the full 18 weeks to make a decision, there is a huge backlog of DLA aplications and appeals atm.

its actually 8 weeks NOT 18,and the time taken can vary from a few days to 12 weeks,the more information provided the sooner a decision can be made

HGLTsuperstar

skater_kat wrote: »

a brown envelope from the government...?

Rather have a cheque!

charmaine

got a letter today saying my information was received on 21st June and I should hear back within 8 weeks. Will let you know when I do.

Aginoth

woodbine wrote: »

its actually 8 weeks NOT 18,and the time taken can vary from a few days to 12 weeks,the more information provided the sooner a decision can be made

you are quite correct, shows the importance of reading back your own posts