Active discussions

Please or to access all these features

Talk
SEN

Here you'll find advice from parents and teachers on special needs education.

Original poster

DLA WAIT TIMES 2026

546 replies

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

OP posts:
Stressedasmum2026 · 22/10/2026 13:08

Mumtotwo12 · 22/10/2026 11:15

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

Show quote history

What submission date? Xx

Stressedasmum2026 · 22/10/2026 13:08

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?

Hello what was your submission date?

Mum2179 · 22/10/2026 14:17

I dont know what to press when calling as option 4 was pip enquiry line is that?

PlummyMummy2026 · 22/10/2026 15:11

Mum2179 · 22/10/2026 14:17

I dont know what to press when calling as option 4 was pip enquiry line is that?

I think it’s 4 on the very last menu (at the point when 2 is something to do with checking the status of a current claim).

Mum2179 · 22/10/2026 15:22

PlummyMummy2026 · 22/10/2026 15:11

I think it’s 4 on the very last menu (at the point when 2 is something to do with checking the status of a current claim).

Show quote history

Okay thankyou, will try call later see if I can check about texts then xx

EmmiBlossom · 22/10/2026 15:30

Renewal - end date 5th November
SD - 28/07
decision made 20/08
same award - awarded until 2031 -HRC LRM

Mum2179 · 22/10/2026 15:55

Congrats all being awarded! Fingers crossed gor all waiting xxx

PlummyMummy2026 · 22/10/2026 16:21

SD 10/08

awarded today 22/10

LRC and LRM.

Relived but at the same time I’m a bit disappointed as I was expecting higher rate for the care component.

Mummyto3bx · 22/10/2026 16:24

PlummyMummy2026 · 22/10/2026 16:21

SD 10/08

awarded today 22/10

LRC and LRM.

Relived but at the same time I’m a bit disappointed as I was expecting higher rate for the care component.

Did you call hun or get a text? X still not heard anything x

PlummyMummy2026 · 22/10/2026 16:32

Mummyto3bx · 22/10/2026 16:24

Did you call hun or get a text? X still not heard anything x

Show quote history

I just called them. Option 4 at the final stage. And she said it had been awarded today.

Mummyto3bx · 22/10/2026 16:36

PlummyMummy2026 · 22/10/2026 16:32

I just called them. Option 4 at the final stage. And she said it had been awarded today.

Show quote history

Ahh ok what did you ask them when you called. I called on the 19th and was told was still in queue. Women was a bit arsy lol 😂 scared to ring again! X congrats by the way!! X

PlummyMummy2026 · 22/10/2026 16:48

Mummyto3bx · 22/10/2026 16:36

Ahh ok what did you ask them when you called. I called on the 19th and was told was still in queue. Women was a bit arsy lol 😂 scared to ring again! X congrats by the way!! X

Show quote history

I rung telling them my post wasn’t very good at the moment and could I make sure I was receiving text notifications and she took me through security and then told me it had been awarded (and when it was awarded until) and what the backdated amount would be and the ongoing payment dates.

PlummyMummy2026 · 22/10/2026 16:48

PlummyMummy2026 · 22/10/2026 16:48

I rung telling them my post wasn’t very good at the moment and could I make sure I was receiving text notifications and she took me through security and then told me it had been awarded (and when it was awarded until) and what the backdated amount would be and the ongoing payment dates.

Show quote history

She wasn’t very friendly.

BebeLegba · 22/10/2026 17:17

My original scan date was 19/08 however I had to send an extra page I missed - called today and the lady asked if I meant my claim from 15/09. (When they received the additional page)
does anyone know if this has set my scan date back :( thanks

Happyhe · 22/10/2026 18:29

PlummyMummy2026 · 22/10/2026 16:21

SD 10/08

awarded today 22/10

LRC and LRM.

Relived but at the same time I’m a bit disappointed as I was expecting higher rate for the care component.

Oh no, bless you. Did they say why it was low rate when you expected higher?

PlummyMummy2026 · 22/10/2026 18:47

Happyhe · 22/10/2026 18:29

Oh no, bless you. Did they say why it was low rate when you expected higher?

Show quote history

No. The lady’s voice was so faint I could barely hear her. But I imagine the reasons will be in the written correspondence. Spending this evening collating things for mandatory reconsideration. But I don’t have any new evidence but maybe I played down what care she requires. I will try advocate for her until I’m blue in the face but it’s exhausting.

Mummyto3bx · 22/10/2026 18:56

PlummyMummy2026 · 22/10/2026 18:47

No. The lady’s voice was so faint I could barely hear her. But I imagine the reasons will be in the written correspondence. Spending this evening collating things for mandatory reconsideration. But I don’t have any new evidence but maybe I played down what care she requires. I will try advocate for her until I’m blue in the face but it’s exhausting.

Show quote history

What evidence did you send hun? Has your little one got a diagnosis xx

PlummyMummy2026 · 22/10/2026 19:10

Mummyto3bx · 22/10/2026 18:56

What evidence did you send hun? Has your little one got a diagnosis xx

Show quote history

Honestly so much evidence. Maybe too much, and I should have highlighted relevant parts. We have an autism and adhd diagnosis and ocd and anxiety reports from an nhs provider. Plus psych education reports from a private company. She doesn’t have an ehcp (because diagnosis is relatively recent) but does have an iep which I think is pretty comprehensive. I also had a separate letter from the advocating for her.

PlummyMummy2026 · 22/10/2026 19:13

PlummyMummy2026 · 22/10/2026 19:10

Honestly so much evidence. Maybe too much, and I should have highlighted relevant parts. We have an autism and adhd diagnosis and ocd and anxiety reports from an nhs provider. Plus psych education reports from a private company. She doesn’t have an ehcp (because diagnosis is relatively recent) but does have an iep which I think is pretty comprehensive. I also had a separate letter from the advocating for her.

Show quote history

Each diagnosis report is around 20 pages and the psych education reports are 40-50. I probably sent close to 300 pages of supporting docs 🙈

Mummyto3bx · 22/10/2026 19:19

I have sent my sons Autism diagnosis report which is about 40-50 pages. Speech and language reports, sleep diary and obv filled out the forms stating the support he needs. I’m hoping that is enough! You have sent a lot so surprised with your rates xx

PlummyMummy2026 · 22/10/2026 19:30

Mummyto3bx · 22/10/2026 19:19

I have sent my sons Autism diagnosis report which is about 40-50 pages. Speech and language reports, sleep diary and obv filled out the forms stating the support he needs. I’m hoping that is enough! You have sent a lot so surprised with your rates xx

I suppose it’s not all about diagnosis. Maybe I didn’t advocate very well in the form 😔

don’t let my report stress you. Hopefully you have the outcome you wanted xx

TheRarePanda · 23/10/2026 07:24

Scan date 6/8. Received money in my bank account this morning for what I’m assuming is 10 weeks MRC. When they write to you do they tell you their thinking for the award? My son has 2 conditions and I’m interested to see if one weighted more heavily than the other

Mummyto3bx · 23/10/2026 10:15

PlummyMummy2026 · 22/10/2026 19:30

I suppose it’s not all about diagnosis. Maybe I didn’t advocate very well in the form 😔

don’t let my report stress you. Hopefully you have the outcome you wanted xx

Show quote history

Thanks hun I’m calling again now. Don’t know what to say haha as only called Monday but seeing loads of people getting decisions and being told on the phone xx

Mummyto3bx · 23/10/2026 10:22

Got through to a lovely man it’s gone to a decision maker today so hopefully I hear something soon! Xx

Joysof3boyss · 23/10/2026 10:38

Scan date 19/08 decision made yesterday got through to a lovely person who told me my son aged 6 had been denied due to no diagnosis so I’ve done an MR over phone and stated that dla is not about diagnosis and it goes on care needs which my son needs a significant level of care and supervision and that they didn’t read through the evidence properly as I send physio therapy letters. Paediatrics letters, orthotics, proof of nurturing course completion certificate and sleep course certificate.
good luck everyone