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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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Toots0503 · 14/10/2026 14:59

So I rang about about my daughters claim. They said a decision was made 2days ago but she couldnt tell me the decision over the phone and I should get a letter in 7-10days. Do you think its been declined as i havent had any phone calls/messages. Hopefully the letter doesnt take forever to come. Has anyone had this and been accepted?

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Mumto4and5 · 14/10/2026 15:00

Toots0503 · 14/10/2026 14:59

So I rang about about my daughters claim. They said a decision was made 2days ago but she couldnt tell me the decision over the phone and I should get a letter in 7-10days. Do you think its been declined as i havent had any phone calls/messages. Hopefully the letter doesnt take forever to come. Has anyone had this and been accepted?

I’ve seen loads of people get an award without a text, it seems very common. So frustrating that they won’t tell us on the phone, xx

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shejokes11 · 14/10/2026 15:08

Toots0503 · 14/10/2026 14:59

So I rang about about my daughters claim. They said a decision was made 2days ago but she couldnt tell me the decision over the phone and I should get a letter in 7-10days. Do you think its been declined as i havent had any phone calls/messages. Hopefully the letter doesnt take forever to come. Has anyone had this and been accepted?

Ring back and ask when your next payment is coming try it that way not I have a new claim etc x

RainbowBear29 · 14/10/2026 15:20

Scan date end of July. Still waiting. Phoned today and no update. A first new claim and had limited evidence (only OT report and Support plan at school) so not feeling very optimistic that my little one will be awarded.

PokeMamma1991 · 14/10/2026 15:22

Sd 5/8... ringing to to be nosey

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Mumto4and5 · 14/10/2026 15:26

PokeMamma1991 · 14/10/2026 15:22

Sd 5/8... ringing to to be nosey

Good luck xx

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Mumto4and5 · 14/10/2026 15:27

RainbowBear29 · 14/10/2026 15:20

Scan date end of July. Still waiting. Phoned today and no update. A first new claim and had limited evidence (only OT report and Support plan at school) so not feeling very optimistic that my little one will be awarded.

Did they said if was with a decision maker/if they’ve requested evidence from anywhere to hold it up at all xx

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Lulubells95 · 14/10/2026 15:33

Well my son was awarded today 🎉 and the guy was lovely ..told me all the details over the phone...I honestly think all the workers are different and it depends who you get which is frustrating xx

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Mumto4and5 · 14/10/2026 15:41

Lulubells95 · 14/10/2026 15:33

Well my son was awarded today 🎉 and the guy was lovely ..told me all the details over the phone...I honestly think all the workers are different and it depends who you get which is frustrating xx

Did they tell you when you’d receive backpay / when is regular payments. I’m so confused with it all but don’t wanna ring again xx

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RainbowBear29 · 14/10/2026 15:49

Mumto4and5 · 14/10/2026 15:27

Did they said if was with a decision maker/if they’ve requested evidence from anywhere to hold it up at all xx

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All very vague and that I will be contacted when decision has been made. It must be soon though hopefully as looks like lots of July have now been done! Fingers crossed 🤞

PokeMamma1991 · 14/10/2026 15:51

46 mins later still on the phone 😂

Mumtotwo12 · 14/10/2026 15:58

PokeMamma1991 · 14/10/2026 15:22

Sd 5/8... ringing to to be nosey

Good luck! Keep us updated, I’m 2 days after you 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻x

PokeMamma1991 · 14/10/2026 15:59

Mumtotwo12 · 14/10/2026 15:58

Good luck! Keep us updated, I’m 2 days after you 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻x

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Waiting for DM apparently

Mumtotwo12 · 14/10/2026 16:00

PokeMamma1991 · 14/10/2026 15:59

Waiting for DM apparently

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Hopefully not much longer for you! I rang last week and was told awaiting in the queue with dm

PokeMamma1991 · 14/10/2026 16:02

Mumtotwo12 · 14/10/2026 16:00

Hopefully not much longer for you! I rang last week and was told awaiting in the queue with dm

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Hopefully its so nerve wrecking knowing its coming to the end then theres people so close to your date getting their answer

Mumtotwo12 · 14/10/2026 16:02

PokeMamma1991 · 14/10/2026 16:02

Hopefully its so nerve wrecking knowing its coming to the end then theres people so close to your date getting their answer

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It really is! I’ve been so anxious waiting 😩 I’ve checked every single forum I can find 😂

PokeMamma1991 · 14/10/2026 16:36

Mumtotwo12 · 14/10/2026 16:02

It really is! I’ve been so anxious waiting 😩 I’ve checked every single forum I can find 😂

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Literally this 😂😂😂 think ive joined like 4 facebook groups 😂

Im also waiting for my pip decision at the same time 😂

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Mumto4and5 · 14/10/2026 16:46

My daughter has been awarded middle rate care. I do think she should be entitled to high rate but I don’t have it in me to fight it anymore so I’m happy she’s been awarded in general xx

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Lulubells95 · 14/10/2026 16:50

Mumto4and5 · 14/10/2026 15:41

Did they tell you when you’d receive backpay / when is regular payments. I’m so confused with it all but don’t wanna ring again xx

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Said decision has been made today so will be Friday at the earliest but might be as late as next Tuesday xx

WaitingWondering · 14/10/2026 16:52

Mumto4and5 · 14/10/2026 16:46

My daughter has been awarded middle rate care. I do think she should be entitled to high rate but I don’t have it in me to fight it anymore so I’m happy she’s been awarded in general xx

Glad you finally got awarded.

I'm same as you - think my son really should have been high rate care (he got middle rate care and low rate mobility). But I can't bring myself to do a MR. I think I'll just gather as much evidence as I can for his renewal in 2 years, hopefully they'll raise it then.

He just got accepted for a disabled bus pass with a companion, which will help massively as I don't drive.

Good luck everyone still waiting!

Doymum · 14/10/2026 16:57

Hi new to this thread, my son is 11 he currently gets DLA ive done his renewal and waiting to hear back from them, it was scanned in on the 13th August and his current award runs out on the 5/11 has anyone heard anything yet I’m really worried he’s going to get turned down this time I’m so anxious

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Mumto4and5 · 14/10/2026 16:59

WaitingWondering · 14/10/2026 16:52

Glad you finally got awarded.

I'm same as you - think my son really should have been high rate care (he got middle rate care and low rate mobility). But I can't bring myself to do a MR. I think I'll just gather as much evidence as I can for his renewal in 2 years, hopefully they'll raise it then.

He just got accepted for a disabled bus pass with a companion, which will help massively as I don't drive.

Good luck everyone still waiting!

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That’s the thing, the process has been so draining. I don’t fancy doing it again until the renewal. Xx

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shejokes11 · 14/10/2026 16:59

Mumto4and5 · 14/10/2026 16:46

My daughter has been awarded middle rate care. I do think she should be entitled to high rate but I don’t have it in me to fight it anymore so I’m happy she’s been awarded in general xx

Why do you think that OP x

Sallad · 14/10/2026 16:59

NC scan date 18/9
called today to change the school details as I received forms feb but life got crazy and didn’t send until September
Man on the phone was lovely and informed me that September applications are looking at January decisions
not sure if this is useful to anyone or whether they just generically say it to stop anyone calling 😅 he was very nice and helpful and noted 51 pages of evidence had been uploaded twice

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Mumto4and5 · 14/10/2026 17:01

shejokes11 · 14/10/2026 16:59

Why do you think that OP x

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She has incontinence issues, under the team for it. She’s got hernias bulging but can’t remove which causes more care at night too. She’s partially death due to failed grommets which has damaged her hearing. She’s on waiting list to be assessed for ASD/ADHD . Due to her sensory issues she won’t wear hearing aids. She’s under speech therapy and most people can’t understand what she’s saying except me. She’s also being tested for a form of diabetes now too which is a new thing. So yeah she’s got multiple needs at the minute .

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