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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 · 13/10/2026 17:00

Lulubells95 · 13/10/2026 16:59

Aw that must feel so annoying but just one of those things isn't it lol...I feel so stressed waiting haha, it's annoying me that I've seen no august decisions yet ha, I'm going to be going crazy if they start coming up and I don't hear anything 😂 xx

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Hopefully ours will be soon!! Good luck 🤞

Md234 · 13/10/2026 17:00

@Mumto4and5 congratulations really pleased the wait is over for you! Kind of annoying they wouldn’t tell you anything, I was down for a text and didn’t even recieve one!!xx

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Mumto4and5 · 13/10/2026 17:09

Md234 · 13/10/2026 17:00

@Mumto4and5 congratulations really pleased the wait is over for you! Kind of annoying they wouldn’t tell you anything, I was down for a text and didn’t even recieve one!!xx

I’m glad I received a text, can put it out my mind now. Just the wait to see what rate she’s got! Did UC verify the disabled child element for you or you still waiting? How long from the day you was awarded did you wait for backpay? Be glad when it’s paid so know the rate lol xx

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Lynseyxx · 13/10/2026 17:13

Mumto4and5 · 13/10/2026 17:09

I’m glad I received a text, can put it out my mind now. Just the wait to see what rate she’s got! Did UC verify the disabled child element for you or you still waiting? How long from the day you was awarded did you wait for backpay? Be glad when it’s paid so know the rate lol xx

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Did u ring option 4? They usually can tell you. I always say “hello could you confirm my next payment date please” they will say date u getting paid and backdate amount! Congratulations xx

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Mumto4and5 · 13/10/2026 17:14

Lynseyxx · 13/10/2026 17:13

Did u ring option 4? They usually can tell you. I always say “hello could you confirm my next payment date please” they will say date u getting paid and backdate amount! Congratulations xx

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Oohh thank you, I’ll try that one tomorrow! I did press option 4 and she was adamant it’s impossible to view the notes of the outcome of the decision. She couldn’t even confirm if there was an award or not, but I’ve had a text to say she’s been awarded. It’s all a bit daft, why is it all so secretive. I don’t get it lol xx

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Lynseyxx · 13/10/2026 17:16

Mumto4and5 · 13/10/2026 17:14

Oohh thank you, I’ll try that one tomorrow! I did press option 4 and she was adamant it’s impossible to view the notes of the outcome of the decision. She couldn’t even confirm if there was an award or not, but I’ve had a text to say she’s been awarded. It’s all a bit daft, why is it all so secretive. I don’t get it lol xx

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Yeah don’t ask that. Just say you are wanting to know your next payment date. Xxx

Lulubells95 · 13/10/2026 17:16

Mumto4and5 · 13/10/2026 17:14

Oohh thank you, I’ll try that one tomorrow! I did press option 4 and she was adamant it’s impossible to view the notes of the outcome of the decision. She couldn’t even confirm if there was an award or not, but I’ve had a text to say she’s been awarded. It’s all a bit daft, why is it all so secretive. I don’t get it lol xx

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It could be that it's literally just been awarded or something so maybe it hasn't updated with the details on the system...id definitely ring tomorrow though lol but at least you know your lo has been awarded something, what a relief for you xx

Md234 · 13/10/2026 17:27

@Mumto4and5 no they haven’t verified it yet unfortunately but I heard they can take a while! I got awarded Thursday evening and back pay was in this morning so not long at all xx

SparklyGreyOP · 13/10/2026 18:40

Congratulations to all those who got awarded.

I’m gutted for those that have been declined

Hopefullyitcan · 13/10/2026 19:46

Scan date 24/7 - still nothing. Rang 1 week ago and was told no decision made and there was no need to ring again. Completely lost with it all now - expecting a decline letter any day.

Mumtotwo12 · 13/10/2026 20:06

Lynseyxx · 13/10/2026 10:23

6/8 rang today and told me it’s not with anyone yet! ( been told twice on 2 occasions it’s with DM and then 2 times it’s not) like hitting a brick wall! She then said “won’t be much longer, looking at few more weeks” good luck everyone ringing today xx

I’m 7/8 I rang last week and got told it was in the queue with a decision maker.. hopefully not long for our dates now 🤞🏻xx

beardotdo · 13/10/2026 21:30

Hopefullyitcan · 13/10/2026 19:46

Scan date 24/7 - still nothing. Rang 1 week ago and was told no decision made and there was no need to ring again. Completely lost with it all now - expecting a decline letter any day.

I’m 20/07 and still haven’t heard. Have been told all sorts when I’ve phoned. Pretty much given up tbh, I’ll find out when I find out (I’m still obsessing).

ThatRedBee · 14/10/2026 09:40

Hi my sons new claim scan date is 4th August does anyone know roughly when we should get a decision

Mumtotwo12 · 14/10/2026 09:42

ThatRedBee · 14/10/2026 09:40

Hi my sons new claim scan date is 4th August does anyone know roughly when we should get a decision

I called last week, I’m 7/8 and I got told it was the in queue with a decision maker

ThatRedBee · 14/10/2026 10:11

ThatRedBee · 14/10/2026 09:40

Hi my sons new claim scan date is 4th August does anyone know roughly when we should get a decision

Yeah same as my sons

shejokes11 · 14/10/2026 10:26

Hopefully some good updates from you girls today 🤍

Lulubells95 · 14/10/2026 10:45

Mumtotwo12 · 13/10/2026 20:06

I’m 7/8 I rang last week and got told it was in the queue with a decision maker.. hopefully not long for our dates now 🤞🏻xx

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Omg just called on the off chance! My boy has been awarded! Crying happy tears lol.

MRC only...I do feel he should get low mobility but I don't even care and can't be bothered with the stress of an MR

I'm so happy for him!

Good luck everyone else...Scan date is 03/08 xx

Toots0503 · 14/10/2026 11:05

I got a text on 29/7 saying they had received my forms is this the scan date youre all talking about?
I havent heard anything yet and havent phoned, should i phone and ask for an update?

SilverGlitter26 · 14/10/2026 11:07

Toots0503 · 14/10/2026 11:05

I got a text on 29/7 saying they had received my forms is this the scan date youre all talking about?
I havent heard anything yet and havent phoned, should i phone and ask for an update?

Yea call them. I just rang and it got answered straight away
Im scan date 04/08 and no decision yet

Md234 · 14/10/2026 11:09

@Toots0503 my scan date was 28/7 rang on Friday and found out I got awarded! So it’s deffo worth ringing x

Toots0503 · 14/10/2026 11:13

Just been waiting as ill be stressed if it gets declined so think not knowing is better lol. Ill ring them once i finish work

Mumtotwo12 · 14/10/2026 11:24

Lulubells95 · 14/10/2026 10:45

Omg just called on the off chance! My boy has been awarded! Crying happy tears lol.

MRC only...I do feel he should get low mobility but I don't even care and can't be bothered with the stress of an MR

I'm so happy for him!

Good luck everyone else...Scan date is 03/08 xx

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Oh my god, congratulations! So happy for you xx

TashaJ98 · 14/10/2026 11:35

SD of 13/08, just called and been told my application isn’t with anyone yet and they can’t give timeframes due to backlog…feel like the wait is driving me mad, hopefully will hear in next couple weeks 😭

KgZm · 14/10/2026 12:48

NC SD 25/08 - haven’t even attempted to call them.
Congratulations to all of those who have been awarded, and good luck to all of us who are still waiting

PokeMamma1991 · 14/10/2026 14:59

Seen on fb scan dates of 4th aug starting to be awarded good lucky everyone