Dla child

adhdmum87
adhdmum87 Online Community Member Posts: 7 Listener
in PIP, DLA, ADP & AA
Hello! Posted this in wrong section earlier. I had a phone call earlier offering me a middle rate dla for my son rather than going to tribunal which I accepted. I was too shocked to ask but anyone know how long it takes to come through?

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  • adhdmum87
    adhdmum87 Online Community Member Posts: 7 Listener
    edited December 2022
    Hello,

    I applied for dla for my son back in may. Mandatory reconsideration turned down so I went tribunal. Today they offered us middle rate for care needs and low for mobility which I’m thrilled about. Does anyone know how long it takes once you accept an offer to receive money?
  • Hannah_Alumni
    Hannah_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 7,863 Championing
    Hello @adhdmum87 As far as I am aware, you'll receive a letter stating when the first payment date will be. 
  • adhdmum87
    adhdmum87 Online Community Member Posts: 7 Listener
    Hey! Sorry didn’t word my post very well did I 🤣 yeah the person said that, I wonder if the same is for the backdated amount? This has been going on since may so it’s much needed 😭
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,456 Championing
    It may take a few weeks to pay what is owed to you. Usually you'll receive this before the decision letter. If you were only just offered the award then you may not receive any payment until after Christmas.
    I don't know if you're aware of this but once the award is in payment if you're not happy with that award you can then request the Tribunal again. Your waiting time will start from the beginning again though.
  • adhdmum87
    adhdmum87 Online Community Member Posts: 7 Listener
    Thank you :) yes I’m happy to get this to be honest. It’s been such a slog I can’t wait to see the back of it all for a while! 
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,456 Championing
    Are you claiming any other benefits? Do you work?
  • adhdmum87
    adhdmum87 Online Community Member Posts: 7 Listener
    I’m a student at the moment but have disabilities to, adhd, epilepsy and ptsd at the moment. My husband works full time. I’m due to qualify next year but thinking I may go part time to begin as health isn’t 100%
  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Online Community Member Posts: 64,456 Championing
    So you're not claiming any other benefits at all? Are you a full time student?
  • adhdmum87
    adhdmum87 Online Community Member Posts: 7 Listener
    I’m full time yes. We get dla for our youngest son who is autistic no other benefits apart from child benefit :) I think we get a reduction in council tax like 25% for me being a student to 
  • adhdmum87
    adhdmum87 Online Community Member Posts: 7 Listener
    Thank you! I’ll have a look thonmust say I’m out off put the all this palava! 
  • L_Volunteer
    L_Volunteer Community Volunteer Adviser, Scope Member Posts: 7,921 Championing
    I hear you @adhdmum87. Please don't hesitate to let us know if we can do anything to support you  :)

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