DLA WAIT TIMES 2026 - AUG/SEPT/OCT

[shejokes11]

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

Nc- Sc 13/08
/26
Decision made 2/11/26

No idea on decision. They told me to wait for the letter 7-10 days.

A quick question, if a DM calls you what number shows up or does it vary?!

Mine was a 0800 number x

Thanks so much, that’s helpful xxx

Very welcome! Xx

ring tomorrow and press option 4 and ask for them to open you’re case file for any changes that way they open up the whole claim so can tell you xx

Press 4 straight away? Or after you pass the automated bit at the start? I'm planning to call on Monday xx

Hi , I just called scan date 10/09 I know probably a while away but sent extra evidence 2 weeks ago so wanted to check, she said she can’t tell me where it is but said open when I googled it said that means with DM ? Is that true

Hi I sent mine off same date and I rang today they’ve said mines in a Que for a decision maker x

So options for you to press are
1, 2, 5, 1, 4 x

Perfect, thanks so much!! X

Yes, I’m the 4th of August and the wait is driving me crazy 🤪

I've rung today and been told in the que for a DM.
NC, SD 3rd sep.
Sent in additional evidence last week and rung to see if it had been scanned into the system. Man I spoke too was lovely and said it's all been added and its in a queue now.

I rang for forms 29th July. Had a backdated payment today 1437.40 , tried working out rate and cant seem to get it right. I thought maybe MRC & LRM but he didnt turn 5 till 13th August so that doesn't work out either , any one help me out here? Thanks x

@LCB261 sounds like middle care low mobility to me what was your scan date please as I rang for my forms same date

NC SD 17/08. Called today to be told decision had been made today HRC +LRM back pay of £1700. Just wondered how long I should be expecting to see the money in my account?

I’m Cheshire east, so not sure what office that is! But yeah, it’s not fair at all. It should be ordered better.

3/4 working days

I had a missed called and a message to call them back regarding my child’s claim. NC SD 18.08
I called them back was on hold an hour they answered at 5:15pm

He asked 3 specific residency questions to double-check my nationality, my child's nationality, and whether we were claiming any pensions or disability benefits from abroad (specifically mentioning Poland). I was on the phone around 20mins to the decision maker (I assumed) whilst he gathered his info and updated the file he then told me it was a just a waiting game for the decision so I didn’t press for anything further So hopefully should hear soon.

Rang today for an update. Scan date 19/08.
Was told that they are still looking into it.
Would not tell me if it was in a queue or with a car manager/decision maker. Has anyone else been told they are still looking into it or know what it may mean. Thank you

Is it ever any later, I got told decision was made on the 27th and haven’t heard anything x

Unfortunately I don’t think it would take this long 😞 you would have seen the money enter your bank by now. I was awarded on 29th October and the money showed the next day. Try calling them again, the wait is awful when you just want to know the outcome

I’d say that means the decision maker is still looking at it - give it until Friday and call again

Hey. I went to the GP today they didnt give me a same day appointment because “apparantly it wasnt something to be seen urgently.” So they gave me a next day appointment instead and i discussed everything with the GP and he didnt sign my statement instead made his own notes on what i had told him about my son still being in nappies and drinking from bottle etc. he said mum is aware this situation is something to be shared with the nursery co workers or health visitor not the GP. But they still took my words on board and printed the summary. However it still doesnt include what the decision maker requested about my sons behaviour and how it affects his health😢 im so worried now. I hope this piece of evidence can help .

Thank you so much. I'll try that xx