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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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Mummyto3bx · 17/10/2026 12:16

Stressedasmum2026 · 17/10/2026 11:13

New claim 10th August. Still waiting.

Same SD still waiting too! Hoping sent enough evidence! X

Stressedasmum2026 · 17/10/2026 11:13

New claim 10th August. Still waiting.

ThatRedBee · 17/10/2026 07:20

I sent rdash autism waiting list letter and school support plan as that’s all I’ve got

Dream133 · 16/10/2026 23:25

@ThatRedBee did you send much evidence in to support your claim? X

ThatRedBee · 16/10/2026 20:17

Got decision for my sons 4th August claim and he got declined but not sure why

shejokes11 · 16/10/2026 19:56

PokeMamma1991 · 16/10/2026 19:37

To me feels like rage bait

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I did suspect that omg! The Facebook community is outrageous

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Mumto4and5 · 16/10/2026 19:48

PokeMamma1991 · 16/10/2026 19:37

To me feels like rage bait

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I think this 100%. Same as when someone says they have got it with no evidence etc especially recently.. just feels like rage bait. I’ve come across some messages also saying children can’t mask etc.. definitely think some people on Facebook are just trying to annoy us all while we are stressing. The Facebook group annoys me that mods stop conversations so quick and turn off comments lol xx

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PokeMamma1991 · 16/10/2026 19:37

shejokes11 · 16/10/2026 19:18

What do we think? Someone’s said they got scan dates for 6 October and awarded a week later?! Anyone from October/september x

To me feels like rage bait

shejokes11 · 16/10/2026 19:18

What do we think? Someone’s said they got scan dates for 6 October and awarded a week later?! Anyone from October/september x

DLA WAIT TIMES 2026
abcflower · 16/10/2026 17:02

scan date July 6th-received a letter today stating my sons claim has been renewed. Mrc. LRM

SparklyGreyOP · 16/10/2026 16:29

So happy for those that have gotten long awaited positive news

PokeMamma1991 · 16/10/2026 16:11

Lynseyxx · 16/10/2026 15:41

SD 6/8 still in cue for DM she said x

Be any day now for you 🤞 seen awards of 6th been made x

Lynseyxx · 16/10/2026 15:41

SD 6/8 still in cue for DM she said x

RainbowBear29 · 16/10/2026 14:29

Still no update here either. SD 31 July.

beardotdo · 16/10/2026 14:16

@Hopefullyitcan I’m still waiting from 20th July too. Hope they can give you some info when you call.

Md234 · 16/10/2026 13:25

@Hopefullyitcan fingers crossed for you you get some answers today xx

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Mumto4and5 · 16/10/2026 13:24

PokeMamma1991 · 16/10/2026 13:22

SD 5th August

Mrc awarded 💜💜

finally a decision for you too. Happy for you xx

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PokeMamma1991 · 16/10/2026 13:22

SD 5th August

Mrc awarded 💜💜

Hopefullyitcan · 16/10/2026 13:08

Scan date 24th July. Still nothing. No letter. Going to ring again today I think.

MysticEntity · 16/10/2026 13:04

New claim, scan date 04/08 but I phoned for the forms on 23/06. I have just checked my bank and can see I have a pending payment due on Tuesday for £1819. I am in shock, I had convinced myself it would be a decline

PokeMamma1991 · 16/10/2026 12:22

Theres a few with scan date the 4th awarded today

Md234 · 16/10/2026 11:56

the lady on the phone said it was for 2 years! I never received a text or still haven’t received a letter so if I never rang to find out I’d still be non the wiser lol xx

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Mumto4and5 · 16/10/2026 11:45

Md234 · 16/10/2026 11:43

I had a response yesterday asking for the reason why I never reported the change as soon as it happened as I put it’s from the 28/7 from when the reward started and I stated that a decision has only just been made but he was awarded from stated date! They got back to me yesterday after sending it to a decision maker that the back pay will go in my account on Monday! So they was quite fast with that, but definitely do not let it slide if no response by Monday put it in your journal again as it’s money you are entitled to from your award date xx

Thank you . I only did it today luckily with the award changing. How long is ur award do you know yet? Xx

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Md234 · 16/10/2026 11:43

I had a response yesterday asking for the reason why I never reported the change as soon as it happened as I put it’s from the 28/7 from when the reward started and I stated that a decision has only just been made but he was awarded from stated date! They got back to me yesterday after sending it to a decision maker that the back pay will go in my account on Monday! So they was quite fast with that, but definitely do not let it slide if no response by Monday put it in your journal again as it’s money you are entitled to from your award date xx

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Mumto4and5 · 16/10/2026 11:35

Md234 · 16/10/2026 11:24

@Mumto4and5 yes and then I left a note in my journal asking them to backdate it to the date of the award xx

Thank you . Have you had any response yet or still waiting? I’ve just updated mine now how you said xx

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