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DLA WAIT TIMES 2026 - AUG/SEPT/OCT

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shejokes11 · 15/10/2026 23:15

I made a new thread as the other one consisted mainly of July/August claims. Feel free to insert scan date for the above months and whether it’s a new claim or MR and update when you have been awarded ! Good Luck 🤞🏽
NC - new claims
MR - mandatory reconsideration
SD - scan date se

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Snoopymadmof5 · 20/10/2026 15:42

Purplesparklyhippopotamuses · 20/10/2026 15:29

NC with a scan date of 10/8. I'm feeling more anxious now we're getting closer. I've held off calling as much as possible. Not sure if I'd rather hear of a decline over the phone or just with a letter. I think I've convinced myself it will be a no

I’m feeling exactly the same as you, id rather a letter than hear it… keep positive though, there’s still MR and Appeal xxx

Purplesparklyhippopotamuses · 20/10/2026 15:29

NC with a scan date of 10/8. I'm feeling more anxious now we're getting closer. I've held off calling as much as possible. Not sure if I'd rather hear of a decline over the phone or just with a letter. I think I've convinced myself it will be a no

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shejokes11 · 20/10/2026 15:00

Hbep · 20/10/2026 14:57

Scan date 3/8. Received payment today, looks like hrc and lrm. No text or letter yet. Last rang on thursday and was told it was in a queue for case manager still. Good luck to everyone!

Congrats 🙌 you got it !!!

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shejokes11 · 20/10/2026 15:00

Snoopymadmof5 · 20/10/2026 14:49

We broke them 🫣😅 oh well, I suppose what will be will be, as much as we would like to know the amount of claims and renewals they must be dealing with it’s understandable… as soon as I hear I’ll post x

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Good luck doll, I do wonder what volume of claims there is tbh, as the news have reported that it has increased dramatically in the past two years x

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Hbep · 20/10/2026 14:57

Scan date 3/8. Received payment today, looks like hrc and lrm. No text or letter yet. Last rang on thursday and was told it was in a queue for case manager still. Good luck to everyone!

Snoopymadmof5 · 20/10/2026 14:49

shejokes11 · 20/10/2026 14:38

I’ve called and they have stopped giving timeframes due to many callers as they are severely behind

We broke them 🫣😅 oh well, I suppose what will be will be, as much as we would like to know the amount of claims and renewals they must be dealing with it’s understandable… as soon as I hear I’ll post x

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shejokes11 · 20/10/2026 14:38

I’ve called and they have stopped giving timeframes due to many callers as they are severely behind

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Jemh95 · 20/10/2026 12:35

PlummyMummy2026 · 20/10/2026 09:11

I’ve also included a lot of paperwork (I’m actually worried I gave them too much to read 🤦🏼‍♀️). I was wondering about the text. I might pluck up courage to call them again tomorrow and I’ll ask.

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I feel this sent my daughters ehcp risk assessment ep report medication she's on reduce timetable as she was doing 1.5 hours a day for 8 months suspension letters all in all I sent 60 pages not including the form I filled

S4uk · 20/10/2026 12:09

Mumtotwo12 · 20/10/2026 11:59

I’m going to ring soon when I’ve got my daughter down for a nap, if you ring before me, let me know what they say!🤞🏻😂

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Well the call was answered super quickly; but no news 🙄
just “we’re very busy and will ask you if we need more info”
But try calling anyway!! 7 minutes start to finish!!

Mumtotwo12 · 20/10/2026 11:59

S4uk · 20/10/2026 11:58

I’m also contemplating ringing!!!

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I’m going to ring soon when I’ve got my daughter down for a nap, if you ring before me, let me know what they say!🤞🏻😂

S4uk · 20/10/2026 11:58

Mumtotwo12 · 20/10/2026 11:41

I’m the same as you 🤞🏻🤞🏻 I’m considering ringing today as I got told 8/10 it was in the queue

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I’m also contemplating ringing!!!

Mumtotwo12 · 20/10/2026 11:41

S4uk · 20/10/2026 11:30

Also 7/8
NC
🤞🤞🤞

I’m the same as you 🤞🏻🤞🏻 I’m considering ringing today as I got told 8/10 it was in the queue

S4uk · 20/10/2026 11:30

Also 7/8
NC
🤞🤞🤞

MerryTaupeNewt · 20/10/2026 11:12

I called today, for an update we are still in a holding cue to be looked at Nc S/D 6/8

CoolestLoserEver · 20/10/2026 10:41

NC SD 04/08 still waiting!
if you get awarded, are the back payments sent on any day of the week or is it a set day like monthly payments would be? Also does the text arrive before the payment? TIA

GoNoSixx · 20/10/2026 09:52

Ive just reported a coc for my 15yo, he gots mrc until 2028 but will switch to pip may 2027... he should definitely be getting hrc now so ive decided to bite the bullet and get it done 😩 NC forms was sent off yesterday next day signed for so they should get them today for my daughter. In my head ive told myself I wont chase until Jan for my daughters nc as will be 12w mark then but I havent a clue about coc! Hes been on dla for 10 years and ive never had to do one before 🤦‍♀️

PlummyMummy2026 · 20/10/2026 09:35

Snoopymadmof5 · 20/10/2026 09:31

Nothing yet. I’m hoping 07/08 SD will be being looked at tomorrow. If I’ve not heard anything I’ll ring fri am and ask if I have time to send some new reports and referral letters as a guide of seeing where I am in the queue lol

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Good plan. I feel like we must be up to 6/7th August now.

Snoopymadmof5 · 20/10/2026 09:31

PlummyMummy2026 · 20/10/2026 09:18

AI is also fed up with me 🙈. Any news for yours?

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Nothing yet. I’m hoping 07/08 SD will be being looked at tomorrow. If I’ve not heard anything I’ll ring fri am and ask if I have time to send some new reports and referral letters as a guide of seeing where I am in the queue lol

Rivendell25 · 20/10/2026 09:31

Fedup267 · 17/10/2026 14:49

Hi, new claim, scan date 4/9. Good luck to everyone waiting. I saw a previous poster saying September scan dates are likely to have a decision by January 😞 hope it’s not that long.

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Same scan date here 👋🏽.
We might be lucky, some with SD a month before us are getting payments and desicions now. Might be before Christmas 🤞🏽

PlummyMummy2026 · 20/10/2026 09:18

Snoopymadmof5 · 19/10/2026 15:04

I’m 07/08 too, I don’t think ai appreciates me asking how long anymore 😅 it’s agonising waiting… but I’m hoping we will have had a DM by the weekend 🤞🏻

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AI is also fed up with me 🙈. Any news for yours?

Mum2179 · 20/10/2026 09:13

PlummyMummy2026 · 20/10/2026 09:11

I’ve also included a lot of paperwork (I’m actually worried I gave them too much to read 🤦🏼‍♀️). I was wondering about the text. I might pluck up courage to call them again tomorrow and I’ll ask.

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Yes, I wasnt sure if we get it automatically or not. Maybe il give them a ring and check il get a text aswell.

PlummyMummy2026 · 20/10/2026 09:11

Mum2179 · 20/10/2026 09:10

Hopefully not to much longer, my sd is a few days after yours. Im so worried my boy won't get it. I included so much evidence and paperwork from the various professionals hes under. School plans and his EHCP.

Does anyone know if we have to ask for a text when decision is made or will they text automatically?

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I’ve also included a lot of paperwork (I’m actually worried I gave them too much to read 🤦🏼‍♀️). I was wondering about the text. I might pluck up courage to call them again tomorrow and I’ll ask.

Mum2179 · 20/10/2026 09:10

PlummyMummy2026 · 20/10/2026 09:04

What scan date are we up to? I haven’t noticed much movement since 4th August dates. (Desperately waiting for 10/8)

Hopefully not to much longer, my sd is a few days after yours. Im so worried my boy won't get it. I included so much evidence and paperwork from the various professionals hes under. School plans and his EHCP.

Does anyone know if we have to ask for a text when decision is made or will they text automatically?

PlummyMummy2026 · 20/10/2026 09:04

What scan date are we up to? I haven’t noticed much movement since 4th August dates. (Desperately waiting for 10/8)

PlummyMummy2026 · 20/10/2026 09:04

Knightl91 · 19/10/2026 17:09

Scan date 5/8 called this morning for an update, was told it’s with a case manager and I will hopefully hear soon but I will get a text.. I’ve seen people get a decision the same day and I haven’t heard anything so I’m assuming a decline for us 😔

Hopefully you hear today and the news is positive x