DLA WAIT TIMES 2026

[Mumto4and5]

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

Yes n lots of declines

So been following this thread for a while
New claim in 17/8/26
Desison today 28/10/26
HRC for my girl she only 22 months
So will apply for mobility when she is 3
Just to update everyone with the dates I had been waiting
Good luck everyone
I no the waiting makes u so anxious

Oh that's great news! My boy is 20 months old and I am hoping for his claim to be accepted. With him being so young I have no faith but seeing this gives me hope! Please may I ask what sort of things you sent to them? I literally only had printed emails from the health visitor stating an EHA is now in place 😫

I sent proof we on waiting list for autism and deveolpmetal delay
Feeding challenges
Also sent in developmetal chart to say how far she is behind on things as she been assessing her
Letter off peaditrican
speech and language
Hv
Also dietican
Hope this helps
I honeslty didn't except her to get a award even with all the proof with only being 22
Months old got a shock when got told she had HRC hope this helps

That is great! I do worry with my case as im still waiting for further appointments but my son has severe autistic traits and is a hazard to himself and others! I just hope my detailed explanation and proof the EHA has been accepted it enough. My form scan date is exactly a month after yours.

Scan date 24/7. Today's hits 14 weeks! I know it can be 25 so it's well within range but it's still a gruelling wait. Was told on Monday it's with a case manager but I've heard nothing since. Darent ring again so just waiting for the decline letter now. Feels so cruel after 14 weeks.

Scan date 12/08 no news as well , and I also see people get decision

SD 14/08. I just called. I got through straight away so it may be a good time to call!

The lady I spoke to said it's with a decision maker now, so the decision should be made soon. I asked if I could get a text notification and she said she would put a note on the file. Hopefully hear something soon!

@Hopefullyitcan if it would put your mind at ease you can ring again lovely as it can take a while for the letter to get to you! Just say you was wondering if a decision was made!
@PurplePenguin22 my little boy is 2 and he’s recently just been awarded high rate care he’s suspected autism been referred to paediatrics currently non verbal has a speech delay! I sent over reports from health visitors paperwork showing how he’s regressed in his milestones over the space of a year and then just the referral forms! Good luck xx

Oh thank you for that reassurance! This sounds exactly like my son so I have everything crossed! So pleased you got the right outcome! My son is completely non verbal hasn't even said mum or dad 😔 i will update on mine when I happens 🙏 xx

@PurplePenguin22 mine too! He hasn’t said a single word so far but does make noises! I hope you get the outcome you deserve xx

SD - 13/08 now with a decision maker

SD 13/08 and mine is with a DM aswell xx

Awh our sons sound very similar!! Thank you scan date 17th September so a few more weeks yet.

Any mr updates? X

SD 24/08 - update today still in the queue for a decision maker.

I would ring mine was with case manager monday got my decision yesterday morning told me over the phone

Hi Sam, do you have any pending payment with your bank yet? Thanks

I am due payment 3rd November I rang up and he told me everything over the phone

Did u ring up as u said it was with case manager I would say u will have desison by now ring up and ask lovely

Hi, I haven't called up yet as I didn't want the disappointment of a decline to ruin the weekend. I'm guessing because there is no pending payment it's probably declined. I should probably call but I can't bring myself to. Well done on getting the support for your little one!

I wouldn't worry yet. The decision can take a few days to be made, and then the payment takes 3-5 working days to come through so no pending payment doesn't mean you've been declined. I would call first thing on Monday x

Called for update and said claim has been processed what does that mean? Then when I asked said it’s been processed but in line for case manager - was told last week ess waiting on decision maker! I’m so confused! 🫤

Any news yet? Xx

Good luck to all waiting! Fingers crossed for positive outcomes for all xx