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DLA WAIT TIMES 2026

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Mumto4and5 · 07/10/2026 11:14

Made a new thread as we are very close to reaching the maximum posts allowed

Please post your scan dates etc

NC = New Claim
MR = Mandatory Reconsideration
SC = Scan Date

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PlummyMummy2026 · 22/10/2026 16:48

Mummyto3bx · 22/10/2026 16:36

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

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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.

Mummyto3bx · 22/10/2026 16:36

PlummyMummy2026 · 22/10/2026 16:32

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

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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

PlummyMummy2026 · 22/10/2026 16:32

Mummyto3bx · 22/10/2026 16:24

Did you call hun or get a text? X still not heard anything x

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

Mummyto3bx · 22/10/2026 16:24

PlummyMummy2026 · 22/10/2026 16:21

SD 10/08

awarded today 22/10

LRC and LRM.

Relived but at the same time I’m a bit disappointed as I was expecting higher rate for the care component.

Did you call hun or get a text? X still not heard anything x

PlummyMummy2026 · 22/10/2026 16:21

SD 10/08

awarded today 22/10

LRC and LRM.

Relived but at the same time I’m a bit disappointed as I was expecting higher rate for the care component.

Mum2179 · 22/10/2026 15:55

Congrats all being awarded! Fingers crossed gor all waiting xxx

EmmiBlossom · 22/10/2026 15:30

Renewal - end date 5th November
SD - 28/07
decision made 20/08
same award - awarded until 2031 -HRC LRM

Mum2179 · 22/10/2026 15:22

PlummyMummy2026 · 22/10/2026 15:11

I think it’s 4 on the very last menu (at the point when 2 is something to do with checking the status of a current claim).

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Okay thankyou, will try call later see if I can check about texts then xx

PlummyMummy2026 · 22/10/2026 15:11

Mum2179 · 22/10/2026 14:17

I dont know what to press when calling as option 4 was pip enquiry line is that?

I think it’s 4 on the very last menu (at the point when 2 is something to do with checking the status of a current claim).

Mum2179 · 22/10/2026 14:17

I dont know what to press when calling as option 4 was pip enquiry line is that?

Stressedasmum2026 · 22/10/2026 13:08

Nhsworkingmum96 · 22/10/2026 09:33

Scan date 10/08 - called this morning to check was on text notification and was aware mrc and lrm on 20/10. I could cry!! Can anyone tell me how to add this to universal credit please?

Hello what was your submission date?

Stressedasmum2026 · 22/10/2026 13:08

Mumtotwo12 · 22/10/2026 11:15

thank you for that nudge I needed! I’ve just called and my son has been awarded hrc! 😭😭😭

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What submission date? Xx

shejokes11 · 22/10/2026 12:50

Mumtotwo12 · 22/10/2026 11:15

thank you for that nudge I needed! I’ve just called and my son has been awarded hrc! 😭😭😭

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Congrats girl!!!!

shejokes11 · 22/10/2026 12:49

Nhsworkingmum96 · 22/10/2026 09:33

Scan date 10/08 - called this morning to check was on text notification and was aware mrc and lrm on 20/10. I could cry!! Can anyone tell me how to add this to universal credit please?

Congrats girl!!!

Nhsworkingmum96 · 22/10/2026 12:42

ShinyBeans · 22/10/2026 11:46

Congratulations! I think you can just report it in your journal for universal credit but you might want to wait for the award letter so you can let them know the date to backdate the payment to and so you can show them the award.

If you're spending 35 hours or more on your child's care needs you can also apply for the carer element (this isn't the same as carer's allowance).

Really pleased for you, it's such a relief isn't it x

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Thank you, it is such a relief. I have done this but can only back date until 1st sept anyway as that's when our universal credit account was opened. We've been back dated to 1st July they told me over the phone

Nhsworkingmum96 · 22/10/2026 12:41

Mumtotwo12 · 22/10/2026 11:15

thank you for that nudge I needed! I’ve just called and my son has been awarded hrc! 😭😭😭

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Ahhh how amazing, congratulations

DearHam · 22/10/2026 12:23

DearHam · 12/10/2026 12:12

I sent our forms on 21st June, they sent a message on 1st July to say they'd received the application.

Still not heard anything 🤔

I called again today. First person super grumpy and after giving names and DOB she made a few grunts and I suddenly went on hold - the next person picked up the phone and told me I was speaking to the winter fuel allowance team!

Anyway, after being sent back again to a new person, I was told they were "awaiting a reference number to be assigned before the decision can be finalised", but it sounds like a decision had been made. Anyone encountered this before / know what this might mean? I'm curious if they would create a reference number if the decision was no...

ShinyBeans · 22/10/2026 11:46

Nhsworkingmum96 · 22/10/2026 09:33

Scan date 10/08 - called this morning to check was on text notification and was aware mrc and lrm on 20/10. I could cry!! Can anyone tell me how to add this to universal credit please?

Congratulations! I think you can just report it in your journal for universal credit but you might want to wait for the award letter so you can let them know the date to backdate the payment to and so you can show them the award.

If you're spending 35 hours or more on your child's care needs you can also apply for the carer element (this isn't the same as carer's allowance).

Really pleased for you, it's such a relief isn't it x

Mumtotwo12 · 22/10/2026 11:15

Nhsworkingmum96 · 22/10/2026 10:51

Good luck!! Hopefully it won't be long

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thank you for that nudge I needed! I’ve just called and my son has been awarded hrc! 😭😭😭

PlummyMummy2026 · 22/10/2026 11:03

Nhsworkingmum96 · 22/10/2026 10:50

Just ring and ask if text notifications are on and then whilst you're there ask if any update! Click option 4 near the end rather than 2

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Good tip. I pressed 2 at the end yesterday and they were pleasant but useless 🙈
They will have an influx of us calling requesting text confirmations 😂

Mumtotwo12 · 22/10/2026 10:52

Nhsworkingmum96 · 22/10/2026 10:51

Good luck!! Hopefully it won't be long

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Hopefully! I called two weeks ago today and they told me it was in the queue awaiting a decision maker.. surely it should’ve been looked at by now😩🤞🏻

Nhsworkingmum96 · 22/10/2026 10:51

Mumtotwo12 · 22/10/2026 10:51

Thank you, I am going to try this 🤞🏻

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Good luck!! Hopefully it won't be long

Mumtotwo12 · 22/10/2026 10:51

Nhsworkingmum96 · 22/10/2026 10:50

Just ring and ask if text notifications are on and then whilst you're there ask if any update! Click option 4 near the end rather than 2

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Thank you, I am going to try this 🤞🏻

Nhsworkingmum96 · 22/10/2026 10:51

PlummyMummy2026 · 22/10/2026 10:44

Sorry, I meant this to Nhsworkingmummy.
hopefully you hear soon Mummyto3bx.

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I didn't get a text as notifications weren't turned on, that's what I called to ask. She then said decision was made already and told me

Nhsworkingmum96 · 22/10/2026 10:50

Mumtotwo12 · 22/10/2026 10:49

Congratulations!! Great news, I’m 7/08 debating ringing today but I’m so nervous!

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Just ring and ask if text notifications are on and then whilst you're there ask if any update! Click option 4 near the end rather than 2