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DLA sorry no decision yet

DWP have had my son's paperwork 12 weeks on Monday and this morning I got a letter stating that they are sorry they've not given a decision yet but they will do it as quickly as possible (dated the 8th of this month)

I did actually speak to them last week and asked if they required anymore information and they said they had my supporting documentation and had applied and got back a report from his pead so they didn't need anymore evidence.

Has anyone else had this letter? If so when did you actually get a decision after getting it?

Getting rather frustrated now, was almost certain it would be done this month and I could go on a splurge for my son with the backpay before my newborn arrives and now it's looking less and less likely it will happen this month.

Thanks!:(

Comments

  • mynameistallulah
    mynameistallulah Posts: 2,238 Forumite
    Thirteen weeks is about average. They are keeping you informed, I don't see what else you expect?
  • krisskross
    krisskross Posts: 7,677 Forumite
    mummyjonno wrote: »

    Getting rather frustrated now, was almost certain it would be done this month and I could go on a splurge for my son with the backpay before my newborn arrives and now it's looking less and less likely it will happen this month.

    Thanks!:(

    I'm sure it will turn out OK but don't count your chickens etc.
  • kurgon
    kurgon Posts: 877 Forumite
    Yes - I had that letter, then an acceptance 4 days later. It is an automated 12 week letter I think, so I wouldn't worry about it.
  • mummyjonno
    mummyjonno Posts: 72 Forumite
    Thank you Kurgon I appreciate that bit of insight. Just impatient for the little man. It's been a long time coming (we weren't aware we could claim for the past year) and with us having to move back from Germany, all the appointments , new people and changes I think it's about time it was his turn to have something nice that's all.
  • stassy23
    stassy23 Posts: 404 Forumite
    i sent my sons renewal 7 weeks ago i had a letter saying they have received it all thats it so probably wont hear the outcome for a while yet then. hope its sorted soon for you xx
  • Anubis_2
    Anubis_2 Posts: 4,077 Forumite
    mummyjonno wrote: »
    DWP have had my son's paperwork 12 weeks on Monday and this morning I got a letter stating that they are sorry they've not given a decision yet but they will do it as quickly as possible (dated the 8th of this month)

    I did actually speak to them last week and asked if they required anymore information and they said they had my supporting documentation and had applied and got back a report from his pead so they didn't need anymore evidence.

    Has anyone else had this letter? If so when did you actually get a decision after getting it?

    Getting rather frustrated now, was almost certain it would be done this month and I could go on a splurge for my son with the backpay before my newborn arrives and now it's looking less and less likely it will happen this month.

    Thanks!:(

    I have had the same in the past as it was about 14 weeks in. I then got the award letter about two weeks later. When I rang to see what the hold up was, as the car was due back in a month, it was because they had only just received my doctors/medical reports.
    How people treat you becomes their karma; how you react becomes yours.
  • HB58
    HB58 Posts: 1,787 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    I had two of those letters while awaiting my DLA decision, I think this is because they wrote to both my GP and physio.
  • Soapn
    Soapn Posts: 1,521 Forumite
    a splurge with the back "pay"?
    oh my goodness
    mummyjonno wrote: »
    DWP have had my son's paperwork 12 weeks on Monday and this morning I got a letter stating that they are sorry they've not given a decision yet but they will do it as quickly as possible (dated the 8th of this month)

    I did actually speak to them last week and asked if they required anymore information and they said they had my supporting documentation and had applied and got back a report from his pead so they didn't need anymore evidence.

    Has anyone else had this letter? If so when did you actually get a decision after getting it?

    Getting rather frustrated now, was almost certain it would be done this month and I could go on a splurge for my son with the backpay before my newborn arrives and now it's looking less and less likely it will happen this month.

    Thanks!:(
    When your life is a mess, stop and think what you are doing before bringing more kids into it, it's not fair on them.
    GLAD NOT TO BE A MEMBER OF THE "ENTITLED TO " UNDER CLASS
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