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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 · 12/10/2026 11:27

PokeMamma1991 · 12/10/2026 11:26

Hope so my anxieties going nuts 😂 x

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Mine too! I rang for forms 30th june but it took me a while to fill the form out. If I had been quicker I would have had a decision by now 😳😭

Emz73 · 12/10/2026 11:36

@md234thank you, really devastating blow this morning 😢 xx

Lulubells95 · 12/10/2026 11:50

Emz73 · 12/10/2026 11:36

@md234thank you, really devastating blow this morning 😢 xx

Aw so sorry to hear that :( what evidence did you send? I hope you have the strength for MR and that your other one gets approved...fingers crossed xxx

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 🤔

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Mumto4and5 · 12/10/2026 12:21

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’d definitely ring, that seems a long wait x

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DearHam · 12/10/2026 12:24

Mumto4and5 · 12/10/2026 12:21

I’d definitely ring, that seems a long wait x

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I rang last Monday and they just said "no decision yet" and to keep waiting, current times are expected within 25 weeks etc. They didn't say if it was/wasn't with a decision maker. Nothing I can do it seems but keep waiting!

Hopefullyitcan · 12/10/2026 12:28

Scan date 24th July. Still not heard anything. Called once last week and they said no decision made. Seems like they're working a week beyond my date now so no idea why a decision hasn't been reached!

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Mumto4and5 · 12/10/2026 12:30

Hopefullyitcan · 12/10/2026 12:28

Scan date 24th July. Still not heard anything. Called once last week and they said no decision made. Seems like they're working a week beyond my date now so no idea why a decision hasn't been reached!

I’m the 29th July. It’s with the decision maker so still a case of waiting for me also. X

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Md234 · 12/10/2026 12:40

Mine seemed to get done fast once it had been with the decision maker within a few hours it got decided! I wish you all luck xx

Hopefullyitcan · 12/10/2026 13:00

DearHam · 12/10/2026 12:24

I rang last Monday and they just said "no decision yet" and to keep waiting, current times are expected within 25 weeks etc. They didn't say if it was/wasn't with a decision maker. Nothing I can do it seems but keep waiting!

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I had very similar when I called last week. They were nice enough but basically said there's no point calling again as you just have to wait.

ShinyBeans · 12/10/2026 13:05

Md234 · 12/10/2026 09:36

Just out of curiosity is anybody on this post on universal credit and know about the disabled child element?x

Make sure to get it backdated and also look into the carer's element. If you spend 35 hours a week or more caring for your child due to their needs you should be eligible for the carer element as well. That's not the same as Carer's Allowance - that's a separate benefit.

You may also qualify for a bus pass (and a companion bus pass for yourself) depending on your local area's scheme due to the high rate care award.

abcflower · 12/10/2026 14:10

I’ve still heard nothing about my son’s renewal . Current award expired last week. Phoned last week and it was with a case worker. Scan date July 6th

Jemh95 · 12/10/2026 14:50

abcflower · 12/10/2026 14:10

I’ve still heard nothing about my son’s renewal . Current award expired last week. Phoned last week and it was with a case worker. Scan date July 6th

I would phone up as letter can take a few weeks to get to you

OneMintPombear · 12/10/2026 16:15

My son’s award ends on Wednesday. Just rang up and been told it’s not been decided yet. Just have to wait 😑

Rachael93 · 12/10/2026 16:44

Emz73 · 12/10/2026 11:06

Thank you, i really don’t have the energy but I’ll have to try for him. I’ve so many massive fights at the moment plus still waiting for an MR for my other child which is 14 weeks today and still in a queue. 😩 xx

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I'm 11 weeks mr waiting, do you know what dates there up to on the mr? Xx

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Mumto4and5 · 12/10/2026 16:49

Hopefullyitcan · 12/10/2026 12:28

Scan date 24th July. Still not heard anything. Called once last week and they said no decision made. Seems like they're working a week beyond my date now so no idea why a decision hasn't been reached!

Did you ring and ask? I rang and apparently it’s assigned to a decision maker but no decision yet. She said expect a decision within 2 weeks! Xx

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shejokes11 · 12/10/2026 16:59

Emz73 · 12/10/2026 11:36

@md234thank you, really devastating blow this morning 😢 xx

Hey, I wonder why they have declined both of your children do you mind stating what conditions etc and did you fill the form out yourself and send all relevant evidences? X

shejokes11 · 12/10/2026 17:15

ShinyBeans · 12/10/2026 13:05

Make sure to get it backdated and also look into the carer's element. If you spend 35 hours a week or more caring for your child due to their needs you should be eligible for the carer element as well. That's not the same as Carer's Allowance - that's a separate benefit.

You may also qualify for a bus pass (and a companion bus pass for yourself) depending on your local area's scheme due to the high rate care award.

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Sorry can I ask? If you get carers allowance apparently you cannot have both either one or the other? However some people say they get both. I’m confused xx

Lynseyxx · 12/10/2026 17:19

shejokes11 · 12/10/2026 17:15

Sorry can I ask? If you get carers allowance apparently you cannot have both either one or the other? However some people say they get both. I’m confused xx

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So CA goes on how much you earn in work if you earn over so much a week you’re not eligible for CA. However CE you can get regardless of earnings I believe. You can definitely get both at the same time, depending on your earning from work x

shejokes11 · 12/10/2026 17:23

Lynseyxx · 12/10/2026 17:19

So CA goes on how much you earn in work if you earn over so much a week you’re not eligible for CA. However CE you can get regardless of earnings I believe. You can definitely get both at the same time, depending on your earning from work x

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I don’t work I only claim carers allowance I seen that I used to get paid the element then it just stopped I wonder why this has happened x

Lynseyxx · 12/10/2026 17:26

shejokes11 · 12/10/2026 17:23

I don’t work I only claim carers allowance I seen that I used to get paid the element then it just stopped I wonder why this has happened x

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I would be putting a note on your journal I get both. X

shejokes11 · 12/10/2026 17:27

Lynseyxx · 12/10/2026 17:26

I would be putting a note on your journal I get both. X

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Is it maybe because I get lcwra x

SilverGlitter26 · 12/10/2026 17:28

shejokes11 · 12/10/2026 17:27

Is it maybe because I get lcwra x

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You should get both

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Mumto4and5 · 12/10/2026 17:29

shejokes11 · 12/10/2026 17:27

Is it maybe because I get lcwra x

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From what I’ve seen I don’t think you can be a carer if you get the full LCWRA xx

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shejokes11 · 12/10/2026 17:36

Mumto4and5 · 12/10/2026 17:29

From what I’ve seen I don’t think you can be a carer if you get the full LCWRA xx

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You see this is what I have heard but look below your reply someone still said I should get both. I honestly am
baflfled x