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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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Nhsworkingmum96 · 22/10/2026 10:49

LivelyOpalTurtle · 22/10/2026 10:15

What options did you press when ringing?

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Option 4 right at the end, I just asked if I text notifications on to receive a text when decision was made, which is wasn't, but she then said a decision hasn't already been made and that she'd tell me

Mumtotwo12 · 22/10/2026 10:49

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?

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

PlummyMummy2026 · 22/10/2026 10:44

PlummyMummy2026 · 22/10/2026 10:34

Amazing news for you. (Same scan date!).
so , did you not get a text?

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

PlummyMummy2026 · 22/10/2026 10:34

Mummyto3bx · 22/10/2026 09:39

That’s amazing congratulations! Same scan date still waiting xx

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Amazing news for you. (Same scan date!).
so , did you not get a text?

LivelyOpalTurtle · 22/10/2026 10:15

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?

What options did you press when ringing?

HeartyGuide · 22/10/2026 09:42

So daughter rang yesterday about renewal, due to expire 29.10.26. Had the form since July apparently decision made on 20.10.26 but could not tell her anything, has to wait for letter.
She has checked gov one account she created for dd and it is showing she is getting the same payment as she usually gets on a Tuesday.
So it looks like it has been renewed?

Mummyto3bx · 22/10/2026 09:39

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?

That’s amazing congratulations! Same scan date still waiting xx

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?

Lisamtxx · 22/10/2026 09:13

Has anyone had an outcome for a coc for July please

RachaelEmily · 21/10/2026 16:38

NC, scanned on 22/7 still haven't heard anything, in northern ireland, should I be worried

TheRarePanda · 21/10/2026 15:54

MerryTaupeNewt · 21/10/2026 10:25

6/8 N/C no updates here.

Same date for me and also no update

Happyhe · 21/10/2026 14:38

shejokes11 · 21/10/2026 14:32

Is that 05/10? Gosh that’s quick must be your area x

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Ooopps!! Typo, I meant 05/08

shejokes11 · 21/10/2026 14:32

Happyhe · 21/10/2026 12:39

Hi! My SD 05/10. I just rang and was told it is with the decision maker…. Do we know how long it could be until a decision?

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Is that 05/10? Gosh that’s quick must be your area x

Mammyto7 · 21/10/2026 13:06

Happyhe · 21/10/2026 12:39

Hi! My SD 05/10. I just rang and was told it is with the decision maker…. Do we know how long it could be until a decision?

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I was told if I haven’t heard anything by next Friday, to check in again…trying not to call until then!

Happyhe · 21/10/2026 12:39

Mammyto7 · 21/10/2026 12:02

Long time watcher here! Scan date 5/8
called Friday last week, with a decision maker, same on Friday.
called again today still on decision makers desk apparently she’s working thriving abacklog in date order
goodness knows how long it will be! I’m a wreck

Hi! My SD 05/10. I just rang and was told it is with the decision maker…. Do we know how long it could be until a decision?

MerryTaupeNewt · 21/10/2026 12:31

PlummyMummy2026 · 21/10/2026 11:16

I thought you would have heard by now. It’s gone very quiet!

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I’ve rang a few times, last being late yesterday afternoon. The lady was more helpful than the last, however just said we needed to wait for a text. I am beginning to think we are unsuccessful. Plenty of evidence sent.

Mammyto7 · 21/10/2026 12:02

Long time watcher here! Scan date 5/8
called Friday last week, with a decision maker, same on Friday.
called again today still on decision makers desk apparently she’s working thriving abacklog in date order
goodness knows how long it will be! I’m a wreck

HeartyGuide · 21/10/2026 12:01

HeartyGuide · 21/10/2026 11:49

Has anyone heard of this?
Renewal due 29.10.26 for dgd, daughter just rang and has been told decision maker looked at it yesterday but there is nothing on the system, no decline letter...nothing.
The lady said she has never seen this before and is going to email the dm and get him to get in touch with me by the end of the week.

Daughter just rang back and they've now said decision letter was sent yesterday but wouldn't give any details, as they have been told not to

HeartyGuide · 21/10/2026 11:49

Has anyone heard of this?
Renewal due 29.10.26 for dgd, daughter just rang and has been told decision maker looked at it yesterday but there is nothing on the system, no decline letter...nothing.
The lady said she has never seen this before and is going to email the dm and get him to get in touch with me by the end of the week.

PlummyMummy2026 · 21/10/2026 11:16

MerryTaupeNewt · 21/10/2026 10:25

6/8 N/C no updates here.

I thought you would have heard by now. It’s gone very quiet!

MerryTaupeNewt · 21/10/2026 10:25

6/8 N/C no updates here.

Happyhe · 21/10/2026 08:56

Lynseyxx · 20/10/2026 14:41

He hasn’t made his decision yet. Also I didn’t get text my daughter claim either only when they received it. I’m gonna ring either just before 5 or Tom so il update. I’m starting to feel bad now though! I can’t do MR last one drained me x

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Good luck, keep us posted!

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Mumto4and5 · 20/10/2026 23:41

shejokes11 · 20/10/2026 23:37

A good three months. But don’t worry it comes as a lovely lump sum. They will add the child to the next payment date but the backdate payment comes randomly a few months later. Xxx

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Someone on here recently was paid their backdated pay within a few weeks , so I think it all depends on location and workload etc to be honest

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shejokes11 · 20/10/2026 23:38

Lynseyxx · 20/10/2026 14:41

He hasn’t made his decision yet. Also I didn’t get text my daughter claim either only when they received it. I’m gonna ring either just before 5 or Tom so il update. I’m starting to feel bad now though! I can’t do MR last one drained me x

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Sorry I understand x I’m just telling you what he said to me on the phone today, we are not giving time frames, if you are awarded the decision maker will send a text and letter (some people don’t get texts) and if you aren’t they will send a letter x I’m not saying you didn’t get awarded, good luck though 🫶🏼

shejokes11 · 20/10/2026 23:37

Tiredmum1223 · 20/10/2026 19:46

Hi everyone, sorry to ask but my DD got awarded a couple of weeks ago. I informed UC of the awarded straightaway by the journal but havent heard anything back. How long does it usuallt take to reply and would you get backdated payment from them? X

A good three months. But don’t worry it comes as a lovely lump sum. They will add the child to the next payment date but the backdate payment comes randomly a few months later. Xxx