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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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MorrowTreasure · 16/10/2026 23:32

New Claim Scan Date 01/09 👋

ThatRedBee · 16/10/2026 21:23

Mumtotwo12 · 16/10/2026 12:45

Congratulations! Did your decision say that it was awarded

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Unfortunately not and not sure why or how long Mr will take when do one if need to

ThatRedBee · 16/10/2026 20:52

ThatRedBee · 16/10/2026 11:27

New child claim scan dates 4/8 hope to hear soon as the wait is horrendous rang today and still in que

Heard back this afternoon and got refused not sure why

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shejokes11 · 16/10/2026 19:17

Guys what do we think someone is saying 6th October scan date and they were awarded a week later? Any one from October or September xx

DLA WAIT TIMES 2026 - AUG/SEPT/OCT
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shejokes11 · 16/10/2026 19:15

Shardonneigghhh · 16/10/2026 18:18

Yes I think so. The award is for 2 years so i'm not looking forward to having to reapply. But the money will really help me provide what she needs. I'd like to reduce my hours at work.

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Awww that’s so good to hear 😭❤️

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Shardonneigghhh · 16/10/2026 18:18

shejokes11 · 16/10/2026 16:24

Congratulations I’m happy for you !!! I wonder are you happy with the outcome x

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Yes I think so. The award is for 2 years so i'm not looking forward to having to reapply. But the money will really help me provide what she needs. I'd like to reduce my hours at work.

Mum2179 · 16/10/2026 18:13

Dream133 · 16/10/2026 17:20

@shejokes11 I tried again around 4.15 was on hold past 5 so I just hung up xx

Hopefully you will hear monday, fingers crossed for you xx

Dream133 · 16/10/2026 17:20

@shejokes11 I tried again around 4.15 was on hold past 5 so I just hung up xx

Mum2179 · 16/10/2026 17:15

shejokes11 · 16/10/2026 17:13

Best times to call are just before 5pm and 9/10am xx

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Okay thankyou xx

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shejokes11 · 16/10/2026 17:14

Mumtotwo12 · 16/10/2026 12:45

Congratulations! Did your decision say that it was awarded

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If you have been awarded I have been seeing people saying the text says we have decided that your entitled or something along them lines xx

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shejokes11 · 16/10/2026 17:13

Dream133 · 16/10/2026 13:02

Either my signal is bad or there phone lines are down I was just on hold for 15 minutes then it cut off now call not going through x

Best times to call are just before 5pm and 9/10am xx

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Mum2179 · 16/10/2026 17:08

shejokes11 · 16/10/2026 16:25

Ring back and say when is my next payment due I have forgotten and you should get a answer x

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Il give them a ring monday now and try that
Thankyou xx

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shejokes11 · 16/10/2026 16:25

Mum2179 · 16/10/2026 15:14

Nc SD 13/08 rung yesterday and wouldnt give me an update and just told me to wait. Hopefully not to much longer now. Seeing SD of August starting to get answers now xc

Ring back and say when is my next payment due I have forgotten and you should get a answer x

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shejokes11 · 16/10/2026 16:24

Shardonneigghhh · 16/10/2026 05:53

Scan date 3/8 awarded 14/10 MRC and LRM. I found out by calling the DLA helpline. No payment/backpay as yet.

Congratulations I’m happy for you !!! I wonder are you happy with the outcome x

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Mum2179 · 16/10/2026 15:14

Nc SD 13/08 rung yesterday and wouldnt give me an update and just told me to wait. Hopefully not to much longer now. Seeing SD of August starting to get answers now xc

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Midlifemumma2026 · 16/10/2026 13:36

Scan date 21/8 NC x

Dream133 · 16/10/2026 13:02

Either my signal is bad or there phone lines are down I was just on hold for 15 minutes then it cut off now call not going through x

Mumtotwo12 · 16/10/2026 12:45

ThatRedBee · 16/10/2026 12:41

I’m same as you I rang this morning and they said it’s in Que for decision maker but I’ve just had txt saying decision made

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Congratulations! Did your decision say that it was awarded

ThatRedBee · 16/10/2026 12:41

Dream133 · 16/10/2026 12:06

Scan date 04/08 new claim x

I’m same as you I rang this morning and they said it’s in Que for decision maker but I’ve just had txt saying decision made

Jemh95 · 16/10/2026 12:25

Renewal due 19th Jan sent back 28th September text received the 29th got a letter today saying they looking into it

Dream133 · 16/10/2026 12:06

Scan date 04/08 new claim x

Mumtotwo12 · 16/10/2026 12:04

jackiesmama · 16/10/2026 12:02

NC SD 7/8

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

jackiesmama · 16/10/2026 12:02

NC SD 7/8

MumNeedsFive · 16/10/2026 11:29

SC 21/08 NC I called on 14/10 no update