DLA Waiting times 2025

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Good morning, I am new to this.
I applied for Dla for my daughter in October 2024. Scan date 16th October 2024.
I caved in and called yesterday, told that someone has been assigned to her case now. Does anyone have a rough idea or similar situation as to how long a decision takes after being told this?

It shouldn't be too long now - probably within the next couple of weeks - it's taking about 20 weeks.

Thank you so much 🙂

Just had a text to say that she qualifies 🙂 ill receive a letter within 2 weeks

Hello all 2 questions how long roughly is a new claim taking? Scan date 24/12/2024 I'm sure I hit 10 weeks this week (I think) I know I wanted 18 weeks exactly when I applied for a different child a couple of years ago wasn't sure if the wait times was still the same-ish

And 2ndly how long does a renewal usually take. Is it the same as a new claim or a little less? I received my renewal pack mid Feb and have until 23rd Apr to send it back its completed already so I am aiming to send back Monday it's my first ever renewal so thryvare all new to me. Many thanks 😊

Renewals are usually done pretty close to the end date.

New claims are taking up to 25 weeks but I heard back in around 18 weeks last time.

Does anyone know how long claims are taking in northern ireland atm? (Different benefits office so it's not the same as england) when I applied for an older child it took 11 weeks that was 1.5 years ago

Thank you so much, so if renewal all goes well and he gets awarded mobility does that start from the end date (when original claim is due to end will it jst roll on) or does payments get backdated from the date they received the paperwork back? I have not yhr first clue on renewals

It just rolls on, and no it doesn't get backdated

Hi all, my scan date was the 5th of Feb. This is for a renewal, which is due to end beginning of may. Has anyone heard back yet with similar dates?
I have also recieved my childs draft ehcp, should I send this or wait for final? And the appendix c (written by adhd nurse) should I send this?
Thanks guys 😊

Hi I am due to do my childs renewal 1st time doing one can someone tell me do you send the evidence that you sent with the 1st forms if appropriate to child needs if it's more than 2 years old and new evidence

From what I understand they won't really accept evidence more than 2 years old unless it's a diagnostic report of a disability/condition. I'm pretty sure they want new and up to date evidence to shoe the care needs the child still has, I'd send all thst you can though

Thank you I have new evidence he got a diagnosis and I have letters from GP about his behaviour

NC scan date 9/1/25 will be 18 weeks tomorrow is not with DM yet as of last week

Am not to sure if you count the week from the date they scanned it though if not will be 17 weeks tomorrow

hi everyone my daughters dla needs to be renewed by october does anyone know when i should be recieving the forms thankyou

My child is October as well still no forms

i think we should recieve them soon its gonna to be my first renewal so new to all this x

My sons renewal recently took 22 weeks!

It is my first one as well really don't no what to do as some say send all your evidence from the 1st form others say only send new evidence

They say around five months before renewal so you should be receiving then anytime now ,of you haven't heard in a week or two I would be calling them.

Just send new evidence .

i know ive not got much new evidence she has got an ehcp now since i first applied x

thankyou

An EHCP can be excellent evidence if well written and clearly shows your child's needs.

That's great thankyou