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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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Mumto4and5 · 07/10/2026 12:09

It seems like the past 2 weeks there’s far more declines than usual. X

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Dream133 · 07/10/2026 12:08

Scan date 04/08 new claim! X

Emz73 · 07/10/2026 12:07

Rachael93 · 07/10/2026 11:59

MR 27/7 anyone with MR dates or know what dates there up to with the MR? Thanks x

MR dates are even more all over the place than new claims! Seen allsorts on Facebook, I did see 8/8 this morning but it did look like June last week I’m 6/7 xx

beardotdo · 07/10/2026 11:59

New Claim, I think the scan date is 20/07 as I was told that’s when they received the forms over the phone. Haven’t received any other text or letter.
Called yesterday, still no decision and person on the phone said I was a bit early yet.

Rachael93 · 07/10/2026 11:59

MR 27/7 anyone with MR dates or know what dates there up to with the MR? Thanks x

Md234 · 07/10/2026 11:51

I think I’m going to wait towards the end of the week beginning of next week to ring! The thought of a decline is awful but I’m getting used to the idea now as I think we will be declined. But the scan dates seem to be getting closer and closer xx

Dannidanni2106 · 07/10/2026 11:32

I’m seeing 28th and 27th receive back pay today awarded a few days ago - but I’m also seeing lots of declines and more refusal of telling information on the phone on any of the call options. I had it confirmed this morning that work have terminated my contract (despite me handing In my notice, they were willing to try and find a solution so I didn’t have to leave but that’s not been possible) and I don’t think I could cope with any more rejection if they either tell me it’s a decline or refuse to tell me anything!

on the plus side, he has a good day yesterday and his new teacher in his new class has tried some new techniques that seemed to be working - and the deputy head spoke to me this morning and gave me an insight into daily life with him (basically if it wasn’t illegal to superglue kids to a chair that would be in place for him by now 😂) which has made me realise I’m not just making excuses for naughty behaviour!

Md234 · 07/10/2026 11:30

New claim scan date 28/7 still waiting for a decision xx

Emz73 · 07/10/2026 11:27

MR 6/7 and new claim for other child 30/7

Bekind1983 · 07/10/2026 11:25

New Claim, scan date 28th July. No decision yet

SilverGlitter26 · 07/10/2026 11:20

Scan date 4/08.
New claim! Got a bit of a wait still really

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Mumto4and5 · 07/10/2026 11:16

Scan date 28/7. Waiting on a decision for a new claim for my daughter x

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