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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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SilverGlitter26 · 15/10/2026 19:21

ThatRedBee · 15/10/2026 19:13

That is great news for you lovely hope u got the rates you was expecting xx

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I was hoping for mrc and lrm. She got that. She has just turned 7 and has combined adhd. She has had an assessment for autism but they said her adhd was too significant so they couldn't see most of the autistic traits. Her adhd is really bad. They said put her on medication and get adhd under controll then they will re do autism assessment. They said shes on the spectrum 100% but can't put it on paper. Very bizarre

PokeMamma1991 · 15/10/2026 19:17

Probably be start of August till middle of next week till they move on

ThatRedBee · 15/10/2026 19:13

SilverGlitter26 · 15/10/2026 19:10

I rang yesterday morning and I was told it wasnt even with a decision maker.
But she was awarded yesterday
I found out today x

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That is great news for you lovely hope u got the rates you was expecting xx

SilverGlitter26 · 15/10/2026 19:10

ThatRedBee · 15/10/2026 19:09

I rang up Wednesday and they said was still in decision maker Que so I’m hoping it’s soon

that is great news for you lovely

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I rang yesterday morning and I was told it wasnt even with a decision maker.
But she was awarded yesterday
I found out today x

ThatRedBee · 15/10/2026 19:09

SilverGlitter26 · 15/10/2026 19:05

Me! Decision was made yesterday

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I rang up Wednesday and they said was still in decision maker Que so I’m hoping it’s soon

that is great news for you lovely

SilverGlitter26 · 15/10/2026 19:05

ThatRedBee · 15/10/2026 19:03

Is there many 4/8 dates had decisions yet for new child claim

Me! Decision was made yesterday

ThatRedBee · 15/10/2026 19:03

Is there many 4/8 dates had decisions yet for new child claim

Mum2179 · 15/10/2026 18:56

Joysof3boyss · 15/10/2026 18:14

Same here, if I hear anything I’ll let you know etc xx

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Yes, I will let you know aswell xx

Chaotic99 · 15/10/2026 18:35

shejokes11 · 15/10/2026 18:26

Sorry seems like a stupid question if I ordered my dd forms on 25/8/26 returned and recieved by DLA for 29/9/26 what is my scan date
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The day they recieved it I believe they recieved mine 23/09/26 x

shejokes11 · 15/10/2026 18:26

Sorry seems like a stupid question if I ordered my dd forms on 25/8/26 returned and recieved by DLA for 29/9/26 what is my scan date
x

Joysof3boyss · 15/10/2026 18:14

Mum2179 · 15/10/2026 16:46

Yes that what im guessing. Getting so anxious waiting xx

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Same here, if I hear anything I’ll let you know etc xx

ThatRedBee · 15/10/2026 17:54

Mumtotwo12 · 15/10/2026 16:25

Hopefully within the next couple of days, I’m so anxious waiting 🤞🏻

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My sons claim is 4/8 and I’ve heard nothing except Wednesday was still in Que

PlummyMummy2026 · 15/10/2026 17:50

Someone on FB with a scan date of the 6th August got their decision yesterday.

ThatRedBee · 15/10/2026 17:40

Mumto4and5 · 15/10/2026 14:00

That’s really good outcome, so happy for you . It’s such a relief isn’t it xx

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That’s great news and m 4/8 hoping I hear soon

abcflower · 15/10/2026 17:39

Still waiting to hear about my son’s renewal. Scan date July 6th. Expired 03/10. Last Friday it was with a case worker and the decision was imminent. Requested a text once the decision was decided but I’ve heard nothing.

shejokes11 · 15/10/2026 17:29

Mumto4and5 · 07/10/2026 11:16

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

Overall how long exactly did you wait. & I’m so happy for you honestly xx

PokeMamma1991 · 15/10/2026 17:06

SilverGlitter26 · 15/10/2026 15:01

Call them. I was told yesterday it hadnt been sent to a decision maker. They made a decision yesterday lol

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Got through 3 mins passed 5 😂 still no dm

Mumtotwo12 · 15/10/2026 16:58

PokeMamma1991 · 15/10/2026 16:26

Same ! My daughters SD is 5th so hoping tomorrow 😂

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You’ll have to update us if you hear anything 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻 I’m 2 days after you so I’m hoping for some news next week!

Md234 · 15/10/2026 16:49

@Mumto4and5 thats brilliant news!!

PokeMamma1991 · 15/10/2026 16:47

SilverGlitter26 · 15/10/2026 16:32

Let us know!!

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Holdings breath😂😂

Mum2179 · 15/10/2026 16:46

Joysof3boyss · 15/10/2026 16:45

I’m guessing we will be in next 2 weeks then for our scan dates xx

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Yes that what im guessing. Getting so anxious waiting xx

Joysof3boyss · 15/10/2026 16:45

Mum2179 · 15/10/2026 16:33

Hey, my scan date is 13th August and the lady i spoke wouldnt tell me. Just told me they are making progress and they are working through backlog. Hoping wont be much longer now as seeing scan dates of 3rd and 4th getting decisions now. Fingers crossed all xx

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I’m guessing we will be in next 2 weeks then for our scan dates xx

Mum2179 · 15/10/2026 16:36

RainbowBear29 · 15/10/2026 16:34

It's great to see all the positive news. Still waiting on SD 31 July here. I've seen so many decisions past that date now - a decision must be ready soon 🤞

Hope you get some news soon🤞

RainbowBear29 · 15/10/2026 16:34

It's great to see all the positive news. Still waiting on SD 31 July here. I've seen so many decisions past that date now - a decision must be ready soon 🤞

Mum2179 · 15/10/2026 16:33

Joysof3boyss · 15/10/2026 15:54

Hello, silent watcher here.My scan date is the 19th August and I’ve just called for an update and they’ve said it’s currently with a case manager in a Que, anyone possibly know what this could mean please as I know they can tell you anything to get you off the phone

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Hey, my scan date is 13th August and the lady i spoke wouldnt tell me. Just told me they are making progress and they are working through backlog. Hoping wont be much longer now as seeing scan dates of 3rd and 4th getting decisions now. Fingers crossed all xx