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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 · 19/10/2026 19:08

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 😔

Don’t lose heart yet, it could be in a queue with the decision maker and not have been looked at yet, or they need more time to go through everything, the text will be sent the next working day to a decision being made in some cases. I’m 7/8 SD and I think if I’m luckily mine will be with a decision maker Wednesday but even then it could be another week or two, keep checking your bank every morning and hopefully there will be a nice surprise for you 😊

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 😔

Jadepickle2000 · 19/10/2026 15:20

I rang last week and they told me that it’s around 12 weeks for a decision, but then again I feel like they tell people different things all of the time 😬

MerryTaupeNewt · 19/10/2026 15:12

Nc 6/8 still waiting.. I called on Friday to see how far we were, as I thought I may be able to get some extra evidence in. ( I was surprised by how quickly there were processing forms as I was expecting 20 + week wait) But I had a very curt lady who said we have still plenty of time to submit extra paperwork. So looks like a longer wait for us.

Snoopymadmof5 · 19/10/2026 15:04

PlummyMummy2026 · 19/10/2026 13:25

yours must be close I think 🤞🏻

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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 🤞🏻

GoNoSixx · 19/10/2026 15:03

Just posted my forms off eak

10 weeks takes me to christmas so im going to contact 1st week of Jan if ive heard nothing by then.

Goodluck everyone waiting on decisions x

Stressedasmum2026 · 19/10/2026 13:32

Ive had waiting times over the years for assessments and appointments, but this waiting time is awful 😞

PlummyMummy2026 · 19/10/2026 13:25

jackiesmama · 19/10/2026 12:08

Called today, still waiting on a dm

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yours must be close I think 🤞🏻

PlummyMummy2026 · 19/10/2026 13:24

Mumtotwo12 · 19/10/2026 11:57

I’m the 7th and not heard anything yet, I’m too anxious to ring 🤦🏻‍♀️🤣

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Ooh I’m hopeful for you, either today or tomorrow 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

EmmiBlossom · 19/10/2026 12:46

Jadepickle2000 · 19/10/2026 00:27

NC- SD 18/08 (9 weeks waiting)
was told a few days ago that it’s taking around 12 weeks for a decision

NC - I’ve same SD as you.

Orlandoflorida1 · 19/10/2026 12:22

Dream133 · 19/10/2026 09:19

Scan date 04/08 decided on Friday. Declined 😭

Oh no, did you send lots of evidence?

jackiesmama · 19/10/2026 12:08

Mumtotwo12 · 19/10/2026 12:04

Have you heard anything?

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Called today, still waiting on a dm

Mumtotwo12 · 19/10/2026 12:04

jackiesmama · 16/10/2026 12:02

NC SD 7/8

Have you heard anything?

Mumtotwo12 · 19/10/2026 11:57

PlummyMummy2026 · 19/10/2026 11:56

Hopefully we see some 6/7/8th approvals today and we are only a matter of days away 🤞🏻🤞🏻

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I’m the 7th and not heard anything yet, I’m too anxious to ring 🤦🏻‍♀️🤣

PlummyMummy2026 · 19/10/2026 11:56

Stressedasmum2026 · 19/10/2026 11:25

I’m a 10th August submission date. I have contacted and they have explained it is still in a queue and hasn’t been assigned to anyone for review yet.

Hopefully we see some 6/7/8th approvals today and we are only a matter of days away 🤞🏻🤞🏻

Stressedasmum2026 · 19/10/2026 11:25

I’m a 10th August submission date. I have contacted and they have explained it is still in a queue and hasn’t been assigned to anyone for review yet.

Stressedasmum2026 · 19/10/2026 11:23

shejokes11 · 19/10/2026 11:01

Ooooh I’m concerned now my baby is 10 months , I heard it’s difficult for babies to get DLA can someone who has a baby on DLA enlighten us please xx

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@shejokes11 @Dream133 Just wanted to say that we experienced so many similar difficulties with our son, who's now 8. Unfortunately, so much was missed or dismissed when he was younger, and we're now dealing with the consequences and struggling to get him the support he needs.
I genuinely believe that prevention is better than cure, and early intervention can make such a difference to a child's development and wellbeing.
Please don't give up advocating for your children. You know what they need better than anyone, and I'd definitely consider asking for a mandatory reconsideration. Sending lots of love. ❤️

Dream133 · 19/10/2026 11:12

I sent off a paediatrician letter confirming the delays I put down and low muscle tone. Doing genetics etc. a physio letter confirming low muscle tone and how distressed etc he gets. Soggs assessments and his referrals to iscan and child development service but nope 🫣 but after a look online I’m gonna appeal it because it’s been quite a gap in age now since applying and nothings changed so wel see 😬 hope you get your award xxx

Mummyto3bx · 19/10/2026 11:09

PlummyMummy2026 · 19/10/2026 10:37

Hopefully that will be assigned today/tomorrow (ever hopeful!). 🤞🏻

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Hopefully! Fingers crossed lol 😂 x

Mummyto3bx · 19/10/2026 11:09

My son is 7 I sent his autism diagnosis report, speech and language reports, sleep diary and the forms. Hopefully this is enough evidence x

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shejokes11 · 19/10/2026 11:01

Dream133 · 19/10/2026 10:08

She said something along the lines of all children on his age needs constant supervision which I guess they do. But he’s 19 months old can’t crawl, walk. He has low muscle tone so don’t eat very well either relys on being spoon fed soft foods. At 15 months he had a soggs assessment which stated he was developing around the age of 8-10 months and nothing has changed since I that. So I don’t know where to go from here is it worth doing a MR or just leave it! We currently waiting on genetics, speech therapy dietician etc. I’m unable to go back to work due to him having complete meltdown in environments he don’t know and to be honest the thought of leaving him with a stranger that don’t know his likes/ dislikes and having other children to look after at the same time makes me feel sick. They did say when he starts pre school the health visitor have put the forms in for him to have a 1:1 but obviously with just a child minder for the time being that’s not possible

Ooooh I’m concerned now my baby is 10 months , I heard it’s difficult for babies to get DLA can someone who has a baby on DLA enlighten us please xx

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shejokes11 · 19/10/2026 10:59

Dream133 · 19/10/2026 09:19

Scan date 04/08 decided on Friday. Declined 😭

Is it due to age or lack of evidence/diagnosis x
sorry I think ask for the reasons and try to counteract one by one x

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jackiesmama · 19/10/2026 10:42

Mumtotwo12 · 16/10/2026 12:04

I’m the same day as you, have you rang lately? I rang last week and was told it was in the queue

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I’ve just called, still in queue for a decision maker

PlummyMummy2026 · 19/10/2026 10:37

Mummyto3bx · 19/10/2026 10:26

Go through Still waiting for a decision maker x

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Hopefully that will be assigned today/tomorrow (ever hopeful!). 🤞🏻

Mummyto3bx · 19/10/2026 10:26

PlummyMummy2026 · 19/10/2026 10:12

I’m not sure 🙈 maybe ask for them to make sure you’re signed up to receive a text message when a decision is made. And whilst they’re on the phone… can they update you on the status?

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Go through Still waiting for a decision maker x