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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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Stressedasmum2026 · Yesterday 11:25

OH WOW!! Our claim form is finally with a Decision Maker. Scan date 10th August. I could cry. Obviously no outcome yet, but at least it’s finally with someone.

Mummyto3bx · Yesterday 11:27

Stressedasmum2026 · Yesterday 11:25

OH WOW!! Our claim form is finally with a Decision Maker. Scan date 10th August. I could cry. Obviously no outcome yet, but at least it’s finally with someone.

Amazing news! Mine too hopefully we both get the outcome we was hoping for x

Mammyto7 · Yesterday 11:37

So update on my scan date 5/8
the decision maker has contacted my sons school, claim is on hold until they’ve spoken…and it’s blooming half term!!! Just my luck! 🤪

123evi · Yesterday 14:45

I have rang DLA yesterday and they say to me that they can’t see anymore if is with DM , so is confusing , that they give you guys some sort of information . Scan date 12/08 no news at all . Anyone in similar situation ?

Hopefullyitcan · Yesterday 20:59

SC 24/7 still heard nothing.

Stressedasmum2026 · Today 14:20

123evi · Yesterday 14:45

I have rang DLA yesterday and they say to me that they can’t see anymore if is with DM , so is confusing , that they give you guys some sort of information . Scan date 12/08 no news at all . Anyone in similar situation ?

I was told it was with a decision maker at the end of September and when I contacted a few weeks later, it wasn’t. I genuinely don’t think they can see anything on their screens other than “received” and “decision made”

Griffindor15 · Today 17:20

SD 11/8/26 Decision maker called Thursday to go through night time needs etc and said she will be making decision that day, called yesterday and lady confirmed decision was made Thursday

Griffindor15 · Today 17:47

SD 11/8/26 Decision maker called Thursday to go through night time needs etc and said she will be making decision that day, called yesterday and lady confirmed decision was made Thursday but wouldn’t give me decision over phone. I sent hospital letter for hearing loss, a long EHCP assessment and audhd referral letter but worried it’s a decline 😞

123evi · Today 19:22

Mayby some of them can’t see what decision has been made don’t worry . Iam sure it was awarded . I still Weiting and feel very anxious I only send SLT report and my own care to my son . I worry it won’t be positive as not enough of evidence

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