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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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123evi · 20/10/2026 23:03

Hey everyone . I rang DWP 28/07 send form 6/08 , scan date 12/08 . Rang DWP today no decision made and still in the queue . Anyone is similar situation ?

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

Lynseyxx · 20/10/2026 14:41

shejokes11 · 20/10/2026 14:39

someone from DLA it’s told me if your not being awarded we will just send a letter and notext x

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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

shejokes11 · 20/10/2026 14:39

Lynseyxx · 20/10/2026 14:14

Ring up! He told me ring back 24/48 hours as he won’t be sending a text xx

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someone from DLA it’s told me if your not being awarded we will just send a letter and notext x

Lynseyxx · 20/10/2026 14:14

Happyhe · 20/10/2026 14:13

Oh really? I’ve not heard anything 😞x

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Ring up! He told me ring back 24/48 hours as he won’t be sending a text xx

Happyhe · 20/10/2026 14:13

Lynseyxx · 20/10/2026 13:40

Have you been awarded? Mines day after yours and hes working on it now he’s rang me this morning x

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Oh really? I’ve not heard anything 😞x

Lynseyxx · 20/10/2026 13:40

Happyhe · 20/10/2026 10:51

Congratulations! Can I ask what rate you were rewarded? Your case seems similar to mine. NC Sd 05.08.26

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Have you been awarded? Mines day after yours and hes working on it now he’s rang me this morning x

Happyhe · 20/10/2026 12:56

RainbowBear29 · 20/10/2026 12:10

From the backpayment it looks to be mid rate care and low rate mobility - im waiting on letter to confirm. Hope you get a response soon

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Thank you and thanks for getting back to me ☺️

RainbowBear29 · 20/10/2026 12:10

Happyhe · 20/10/2026 10:51

Congratulations! Can I ask what rate you were rewarded? Your case seems similar to mine. NC Sd 05.08.26

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From the backpayment it looks to be mid rate care and low rate mobility - im waiting on letter to confirm. Hope you get a response soon

Happyhe · 20/10/2026 10:51

RainbowBear29 · 20/10/2026 07:32

NC. Scan date 31 July. Backpayment received today. I wasn't sure we would get awarded (no gp evidence, no diagnosis and no referrals) so really shocked - but we did include a detailed personal statement of the support we provide and why. OT report and school support plan/emails. I hope others waiting, hear soon.

Congratulations! Can I ask what rate you were rewarded? Your case seems similar to mine. NC Sd 05.08.26

Lynseyxx · 20/10/2026 10:50

NC SD 6/8 DM has just rang I missed two questions out. He’s currently looking at her claim and said would have decision within 24/48 hours. He has said they have been advised not to send texts no more as it’s confusing people and mistakes have been made. Fingers crossed it’s a good outcome. Good luck everyone

Midlifemumma2026 · 20/10/2026 10:38

It’s seems very quiet . I’m still here a long way off I think, desperately waiting on NC scan date 21/08 x

PlummyMummy2026 · 20/10/2026 09:05

What scan date (NC) are we up to? I haven’t noticed much movement since 4th August dates. (Desperately waiting for 10/8)

RainbowBear29 · 20/10/2026 07:32

NC. Scan date 31 July. Backpayment received today. I wasn't sure we would get awarded (no gp evidence, no diagnosis and no referrals) so really shocked - but we did include a detailed personal statement of the support we provide and why. OT report and school support plan/emails. I hope others waiting, hear soon.

Lisamtxx · 19/10/2026 21:14

Coc scan date 20th July still not heard anything has anyone got any idea how long coc are taking x

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Mumto4and5 · 19/10/2026 19:52

Shardonneigghhh · 19/10/2026 17:25

How long are people usually waiting, between the decision being made and the backpay being paid in?
I was told on the phone that my daughter was awarded on Thursday, but no payment as yet.

My daughter was awarded on the Tuesday and payment arrived Friday xx

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Rachael93 · 19/10/2026 17:53

Mumto4and5 · 19/10/2026 17:21

I’ve seen a lot being processed for end of June time at the moment xx

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Oh that's good hopefully won't be waiting as long as they say then fingers crossed! Xx

Shardonneigghhh · 19/10/2026 17:48

Lynseyxx · 19/10/2026 17:44

Tomorrow or Wednesday you should get payment x

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Thank you. I almost can't believe it's true, until the payment goes in the bank!

Lynseyxx · 19/10/2026 17:44

Shardonneigghhh · 19/10/2026 17:25

How long are people usually waiting, between the decision being made and the backpay being paid in?
I was told on the phone that my daughter was awarded on Thursday, but no payment as yet.

Tomorrow or Wednesday you should get payment x

Shardonneigghhh · 19/10/2026 17:25

How long are people usually waiting, between the decision being made and the backpay being paid in?
I was told on the phone that my daughter was awarded on Thursday, but no payment as yet.

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Mumto4and5 · 19/10/2026 17:21

Rachael93 · 19/10/2026 16:40

MR 27/7 rung today for update was told will still be months 😫

I’ve seen a lot being processed for end of June time at the moment xx

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Rachael93 · 19/10/2026 17:20

Lynseyxx · 19/10/2026 16:48

I did MR end December was done by march xx

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Oh really, thankyou! Hoping there still on this timeframe then as will be hearing soon if they are 👀 xx

Lynseyxx · 19/10/2026 16:48

Rachael93 · 19/10/2026 16:40

MR 27/7 rung today for update was told will still be months 😫

I did MR end December was done by march xx

Rachael93 · 19/10/2026 16:40

MR 27/7 rung today for update was told will still be months 😫

Jemh95 · 19/10/2026 16:28

BlessedMamaOf2 · 19/10/2026 12:59

Hi everyone. Been watching this thread. My child’s claim runs out mid Jan for MRC. We sent her forms back a couple weeks ago and got a text 9 Oct confirming received. Any idea how long renewals are taking at the moment please? Thanks in advance :)

My daughter is due a renewal the 19th of Jan I got a text 29th of September hopefully done in time such a long wait and nerve wracking one at that