DLA WAIT TIMES 2026

Mayby some of them can’t see what decision has been made don’t worry . Iam sure it was awarded . I still Weiting and feel very anxious I only send SLT report and my own care to my son . I worry it won’t be positive as not enough of evidence

SD 11/8/26 Decision maker called Thursday to go through night time needs etc and said she will be making decision that day, called yesterday and lady confirmed decision was made Thursday but wouldn’t give me decision over phone. I sent hospital letter for hearing loss, a long EHCP assessment and audhd referral letter but worried it’s a decline 😞

SD 11/8/26 Decision maker called Thursday to go through night time needs etc and said she will be making decision that day, called yesterday and lady confirmed decision was made Thursday

I was told it was with a decision maker at the end of September and when I contacted a few weeks later, it wasn’t. I genuinely don’t think they can see anything on their screens other than “received” and “decision made”

SC 24/7 still heard nothing.

I have rang DLA yesterday and they say to me that they can’t see anymore if is with DM , so is confusing , that they give you guys some sort of information . Scan date 12/08 no news at all . Anyone in similar situation ?

So update on my scan date 5/8
the decision maker has contacted my sons school, claim is on hold until they’ve spoken…and it’s blooming half term!!! Just my luck! 🤪

Amazing news! Mine too hopefully we both get the outcome we was hoping for x

OH WOW!! Our claim form is finally with a Decision Maker. Scan date 10th August. I could cry. Obviously no outcome yet, but at least it’s finally with someone.

Scan date 19/08 decision made yesterday got through to a lovely person who told me my son aged 6 had been denied due to no diagnosis so I’ve done an MR over phone and stated that dla is not about diagnosis and it goes on care needs which my son needs a significant level of care and supervision and that they didn’t read through the evidence properly as I send physio therapy letters. Paediatrics letters, orthotics, proof of nurturing course completion certificate and sleep course certificate.
good luck everyone

Got through to a lovely man it’s gone to a decision maker today so hopefully I hear something soon! Xx

Thanks hun I’m calling again now. Don’t know what to say haha as only called Monday but seeing loads of people getting decisions and being told on the phone xx

Scan date 6/8. Received money in my bank account this morning for what I’m assuming is 10 weeks MRC. When they write to you do they tell you their thinking for the award? My son has 2 conditions and I’m interested to see if one weighted more heavily than the other

I suppose it’s not all about diagnosis. Maybe I didn’t advocate very well in the form 😔

don’t let my report stress you. Hopefully you have the outcome you wanted xx

I have sent my sons Autism diagnosis report which is about 40-50 pages. Speech and language reports, sleep diary and obv filled out the forms stating the support he needs. I’m hoping that is enough! You have sent a lot so surprised with your rates xx

Each diagnosis report is around 20 pages and the psych education reports are 40-50. I probably sent close to 300 pages of supporting docs 🙈

Honestly so much evidence. Maybe too much, and I should have highlighted relevant parts. We have an autism and adhd diagnosis and ocd and anxiety reports from an nhs provider. Plus psych education reports from a private company. She doesn’t have an ehcp (because diagnosis is relatively recent) but does have an iep which I think is pretty comprehensive. I also had a separate letter from the advocating for her.

What evidence did you send hun? Has your little one got a diagnosis xx

No. The lady’s voice was so faint I could barely hear her. But I imagine the reasons will be in the written correspondence. Spending this evening collating things for mandatory reconsideration. But I don’t have any new evidence but maybe I played down what care she requires. I will try advocate for her until I’m blue in the face but it’s exhausting.

Oh no, bless you. Did they say why it was low rate when you expected higher?

My original scan date was 19/08 however I had to send an extra page I missed - called today and the lady asked if I meant my claim from 15/09. (When they received the additional page)
does anyone know if this has set my scan date back :( thanks

She wasn’t very friendly.

I rung telling them my post wasn’t very good at the moment and could I make sure I was receiving text notifications and she took me through security and then told me it had been awarded (and when it was awarded until) and what the backdated amount would be and the ongoing payment dates.

Ahh ok what did you ask them when you called. I called on the 19th and was told was still in queue. Women was a bit arsy lol 😂 scared to ring again! X congrats by the way!! X

I just called them. Option 4 at the final stage. And she said it had been awarded today.