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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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Happyhe · 21/10/2026 14:38

shejokes11 · 21/10/2026 14:32

Is that 05/10? Gosh that’s quick must be your area x

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Ooopps!! Typo, I meant 05/08

TheRarePanda · 21/10/2026 15:54

MerryTaupeNewt · 21/10/2026 10:25

6/8 N/C no updates here.

Same date for me and also no update

RachaelEmily · 21/10/2026 16:38

NC, scanned on 22/7 still haven't heard anything, in northern ireland, should I be worried

Lisamtxx · 22/10/2026 09:13

Has anyone had an outcome for a coc for July please

Nhsworkingmum96 · 22/10/2026 09:33

Scan date 10/08 - called this morning to check was on text notification and was aware mrc and lrm on 20/10. I could cry!! Can anyone tell me how to add this to universal credit please?

Mummyto3bx · 22/10/2026 09:39

Nhsworkingmum96 · 22/10/2026 09:33

Scan date 10/08 - called this morning to check was on text notification and was aware mrc and lrm on 20/10. I could cry!! Can anyone tell me how to add this to universal credit please?

That’s amazing congratulations! Same scan date still waiting xx

HeartyGuide · 22/10/2026 09:42

So daughter rang yesterday about renewal, due to expire 29.10.26. Had the form since July apparently decision made on 20.10.26 but could not tell her anything, has to wait for letter.
She has checked gov one account she created for dd and it is showing she is getting the same payment as she usually gets on a Tuesday.
So it looks like it has been renewed?

LivelyOpalTurtle · 22/10/2026 10:15

Nhsworkingmum96 · 22/10/2026 09:33

Scan date 10/08 - called this morning to check was on text notification and was aware mrc and lrm on 20/10. I could cry!! Can anyone tell me how to add this to universal credit please?

What options did you press when ringing?

PlummyMummy2026 · 22/10/2026 10:34

Mummyto3bx · 22/10/2026 09:39

That’s amazing congratulations! Same scan date still waiting xx

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Amazing news for you. (Same scan date!).
so , did you not get a text?

PlummyMummy2026 · 22/10/2026 10:44

PlummyMummy2026 · 22/10/2026 10:34

Amazing news for you. (Same scan date!).
so , did you not get a text?

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Sorry, I meant this to Nhsworkingmummy.
hopefully you hear soon Mummyto3bx.

Mumtotwo12 · 22/10/2026 10:49

Nhsworkingmum96 · 22/10/2026 09:33

Scan date 10/08 - called this morning to check was on text notification and was aware mrc and lrm on 20/10. I could cry!! Can anyone tell me how to add this to universal credit please?

Congratulations!! Great news, I’m 7/08 debating ringing today but I’m so nervous!

Nhsworkingmum96 · 22/10/2026 10:49

LivelyOpalTurtle · 22/10/2026 10:15

What options did you press when ringing?

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Option 4 right at the end, I just asked if I text notifications on to receive a text when decision was made, which is wasn't, but she then said a decision hasn't already been made and that she'd tell me

Nhsworkingmum96 · 22/10/2026 10:50

Mumtotwo12 · 22/10/2026 10:49

Congratulations!! Great news, I’m 7/08 debating ringing today but I’m so nervous!

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Just ring and ask if text notifications are on and then whilst you're there ask if any update! Click option 4 near the end rather than 2

Nhsworkingmum96 · 22/10/2026 10:51

PlummyMummy2026 · 22/10/2026 10:44

Sorry, I meant this to Nhsworkingmummy.
hopefully you hear soon Mummyto3bx.

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I didn't get a text as notifications weren't turned on, that's what I called to ask. She then said decision was made already and told me

Mumtotwo12 · 22/10/2026 10:51

Nhsworkingmum96 · 22/10/2026 10:50

Just ring and ask if text notifications are on and then whilst you're there ask if any update! Click option 4 near the end rather than 2

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Thank you, I am going to try this 🤞🏻

Nhsworkingmum96 · 22/10/2026 10:51

Mumtotwo12 · 22/10/2026 10:51

Thank you, I am going to try this 🤞🏻

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Good luck!! Hopefully it won't be long

Mumtotwo12 · 22/10/2026 10:52

Nhsworkingmum96 · 22/10/2026 10:51

Good luck!! Hopefully it won't be long

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Hopefully! I called two weeks ago today and they told me it was in the queue awaiting a decision maker.. surely it should’ve been looked at by now😩🤞🏻

PlummyMummy2026 · 22/10/2026 11:03

Nhsworkingmum96 · 22/10/2026 10:50

Just ring and ask if text notifications are on and then whilst you're there ask if any update! Click option 4 near the end rather than 2

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Good tip. I pressed 2 at the end yesterday and they were pleasant but useless 🙈
They will have an influx of us calling requesting text confirmations 😂

Mumtotwo12 · 22/10/2026 11:15

Nhsworkingmum96 · 22/10/2026 10:51

Good luck!! Hopefully it won't be long

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thank you for that nudge I needed! I’ve just called and my son has been awarded hrc! 😭😭😭

ShinyBeans · 22/10/2026 11:46

Nhsworkingmum96 · 22/10/2026 09:33

Scan date 10/08 - called this morning to check was on text notification and was aware mrc and lrm on 20/10. I could cry!! Can anyone tell me how to add this to universal credit please?

Congratulations! I think you can just report it in your journal for universal credit but you might want to wait for the award letter so you can let them know the date to backdate the payment to and so you can show them the award.

If you're spending 35 hours or more on your child's care needs you can also apply for the carer element (this isn't the same as carer's allowance).

Really pleased for you, it's such a relief isn't it x

DearHam · 22/10/2026 12:23

DearHam · 12/10/2026 12:12

I sent our forms on 21st June, they sent a message on 1st July to say they'd received the application.

Still not heard anything 🤔

I called again today. First person super grumpy and after giving names and DOB she made a few grunts and I suddenly went on hold - the next person picked up the phone and told me I was speaking to the winter fuel allowance team!

Anyway, after being sent back again to a new person, I was told they were "awaiting a reference number to be assigned before the decision can be finalised", but it sounds like a decision had been made. Anyone encountered this before / know what this might mean? I'm curious if they would create a reference number if the decision was no...

Nhsworkingmum96 · 22/10/2026 12:41

Mumtotwo12 · 22/10/2026 11:15

thank you for that nudge I needed! I’ve just called and my son has been awarded hrc! 😭😭😭

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Ahhh how amazing, congratulations

Nhsworkingmum96 · 22/10/2026 12:42

ShinyBeans · 22/10/2026 11:46

Congratulations! I think you can just report it in your journal for universal credit but you might want to wait for the award letter so you can let them know the date to backdate the payment to and so you can show them the award.

If you're spending 35 hours or more on your child's care needs you can also apply for the carer element (this isn't the same as carer's allowance).

Really pleased for you, it's such a relief isn't it x

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Thank you, it is such a relief. I have done this but can only back date until 1st sept anyway as that's when our universal credit account was opened. We've been back dated to 1st July they told me over the phone

shejokes11 · 22/10/2026 12:49

Nhsworkingmum96 · 22/10/2026 09:33

Scan date 10/08 - called this morning to check was on text notification and was aware mrc and lrm on 20/10. I could cry!! Can anyone tell me how to add this to universal credit please?

Congrats girl!!!

shejokes11 · 22/10/2026 12:50

Mumtotwo12 · 22/10/2026 11:15

thank you for that nudge I needed! I’ve just called and my son has been awarded hrc! 😭😭😭

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Congrats girl!!!!