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

@Mumto4and5 she said it went to the decision maker yesterday morning so it was that quick xx

Hi everyone, my SD was 27/8 and I woke up today with a back payment which was a lovely surprise. I was told i would get a text but not had one, from using chatgpt it says the back payment would equate to HRX & LRM which is absolutely amazing! Im on hold now waiting tonspeak to someone to find out what the rates are to be sure but I hope you all have positive news soon. Xx

If people are waking up to money in their bank from scan dates of around 28th july surely they are working on dates around beginning of August now because it takes a few days for backpay to hit the bank?
Am I just overthinking things now? 😂🫣

Hi

NC scan date 21 august

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@Tiredmum1223 congratulations!!
@SilverGlitter26 i think the dates are all over the place I got awarded my scan date was 28/7 no payment yet but I rang and found out! I’ve seen people from 23rd still not had a decision xx

Hi I have same scan date 21/08 good luck x

Just phoned. They received my sons autism report apparently the decision is imminent

Is it with a decision maker? What is ur scan date? Good luck xx

My SD is 7/8, also waiting to hear if my son has been accepted for an EHCP so I feel like I’m going insane on both ends. I sent a paediatrics report, a occupational therapy report and a educational psychologist report, hoping it’s enough evidence 😣

Yes I believe so scan date was July 6th!

I’ve got a ton of new evidence (unfortunately my son has been excluded today - I’ve been sent copies of the action plan for his return to school on Wednesday which mentions 1-1 for the 2 hours a day they can say they can meet his needs) so I’m currently racing home from school to see if I’m too Late to add new evidence. Scan date is 31/7

Scan date 30/9/26 NC

I got the form with one of my children but didn’t have to sign anything

Congratulations

Oh a scan buddy! How nice we can watch and wait together! We are a good few weeks in now so that’s good. Xxxx

Popping my update on! New claim.
• Date sent: 23/07/26
• Text received to say they got it: 28/07/26
• Letter received to say they have it: 22/08/2026 dated 15/08/26.
• With Case Manager: 05/10/26
• Called today (09/10) and asked for a text to be sent when a decision is made- lady on the phone said a decision was made yesterday and confirmed he was awarded HRC with no mobility!! I was shaking on the phone call! Good luck to everyone else! Backpay should be paid Tuesday apparently!

Wait time : 10 weeks, 2 days (based on yesterday - 08/10/26)

@JAZ44004 basically exactly the same timeline as me I also got awarded hrc no mobility got told today and was awarded yesterday!xx

Happy for everyone being awarded ❤️ hope it makes a huge difference for all your children xx

Thank you @SparklyGreyOP and @Md234 . Good luck to everyone!

Congratulations

Scan date 30/07/26. I called today for an update and they said a decision was made today. Called back as I can’t wait and was told my DC has been awarded MRC

Scan date 24/7 notified by text. I have not had a further letter. Is this normal? I have seen others saying they have a letter.

I didn’t get a letter or a text. Only found out by calling. Hope you hear soon!

@ShinyBeans have you heard anything? Im close to your SC so following you lol! X

my little one got awarded HRC and HRM after a renewal. His award remained the same and it’s our first renewal. I just received the letter in the post. Goodluck to everyone I hope you all receive what your little ones deserve