Child DLA

liljj_783
liljj_783 Online Community Member Posts: 15 Listener
Hi, i have applied for DLA for my child was sent back end of September. I did receive a letter to say they had received. Just wondering if anyone knows when i am likely to hear back from DLA 

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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    I do know that there were experiencing some backlogs and the last i heard there were delays of about 6 months. Once a decision is made you will be contacted.
  • liljj_783
    liljj_783 Online Community Member Posts: 15 Listener
    Is there a number to ring for an update? 
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,463 Championing
    It's the usual child DLA number.
    Disability Living Allowance helpline
    Telephone: 0800 121 4600
    Textphone: 0800 121 4523
    Relay UK (if you cannot hear or speak on the phone): 18001 then 0800 121 4600
    British Sign Language (BSL) video relay service if you’re on a computer - find out how to use the service on mobile or tablet Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm