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DLA Waiting times 2025

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OnePinkPeer · 26/02/2025 07:28

Good morning, I am new to this.
I applied for Dla for my daughter in October 2024. Scan date 16th October 2024.
I caved in and called yesterday, told that someone has been assigned to her case now. Does anyone have a rough idea or similar situation as to how long a decision takes after being told this?

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LocoCoco13 · 08/03/2025 20:41

Does anyone know how long claims are taking in northern ireland atm? (Different benefits office so it's not the same as england) when I applied for an older child it took 11 weeks that was 1.5 years ago

ChaosAndToast · 07/03/2025 22:11

Macca04 · 07/03/2025 19:26

Hello all 2 questions how long roughly is a new claim taking? Scan date 24/12/2024 I'm sure I hit 10 weeks this week (I think) I know I wanted 18 weeks exactly when I applied for a different child a couple of years ago wasn't sure if the wait times was still the same-ish

And 2ndly how long does a renewal usually take. Is it the same as a new claim or a little less? I received my renewal pack mid Feb and have until 23rd Apr to send it back its completed already so I am aiming to send back Monday it's my first ever renewal so thryvare all new to me. Many thanks 😊

Renewals are usually done pretty close to the end date.

New claims are taking up to 25 weeks but I heard back in around 18 weeks last time.

Macca04 · 07/03/2025 19:26

Hello all 2 questions how long roughly is a new claim taking? Scan date 24/12/2024 I'm sure I hit 10 weeks this week (I think) I know I wanted 18 weeks exactly when I applied for a different child a couple of years ago wasn't sure if the wait times was still the same-ish

And 2ndly how long does a renewal usually take. Is it the same as a new claim or a little less? I received my renewal pack mid Feb and have until 23rd Apr to send it back its completed already so I am aiming to send back Monday it's my first ever renewal so thryvare all new to me. Many thanks 😊

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OnePinkPeer · 26/02/2025 12:24

Just had a text to say that she qualifies 🙂 ill receive a letter within 2 weeks

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OnePinkPeer · 26/02/2025 08:13

Thank you so much 🙂

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ChaosAndToast · 26/02/2025 07:31

It shouldn't be too long now - probably within the next couple of weeks - it's taking about 20 weeks.

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