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

I just spoke to them on the phone, letter was sent to sons school on 01/11, she couldn’t tell me what it said but said it could take a week to arrive, then the school respond then it goes back to decision maker so could be a month or more for me still!
anyone had this and know what the letter might be asking?

Could be asking if the school has a plan in place? Like a SEN plan? Did you name any teachers they could speak to on the form when you filled it out x

Yeah I named the deputy head who at the time was acting as SENCO, but we now have a new SENCO who’s great so I hope they speak to her. He has an EHCP, extra support in class - sits on his own table, brain breaks, fidget toys etc - hopefully that will be enough.
I rushed the application so probably didn’t put enough info in there 😩

most likely just confirming what you put is correct I wouldn’t worry!! What’s your scan date? X

I hope so! It’s a first time application for ADHD so I do understand them needed to corroborate information. I sent his diagnosis letter too so fingers crossed

scan date 15/08, so was with a decision maker on 01/11 when they sent the letter

See my daughter is awaiting a adhd diagnosis I’ve sent off the form the school completed for the adhd clinic, I’m hoping with that they won’t need to contact the school and make it even longer. Mines in a Que for a decision maker

All depends on the decision maker doesn’t it! Mines been with a decision maker since the 31st she doesn’t require any more information but every time I ring they keep saying it’s still waiting to be cleared, I probably do there head in ringing everyday but I just want to be told yes or no already. it’s just a long process!! I wouldn’t worry it sounds like you covered everything sometimes they just need that little bit of information from else where x

Yes absolutely, it seems some are much quicker and some don’t require as much evidence - just my luck to get someone who does 🤣

I was so hoping to get the backpay before Christmas to be able to get my son the thing he really wants but that’s looking less likely now, such a stress!

I don’t think you will be waiting to long! My scan date is the 17/08 I’m still waiting for them to sign it off as they don’t require anymore information after our phone call Saturday but they did say this morning once with a decision maker they have to do it in date order but it’s confusing when you see claims after you having a decision already, the wait is long! But I’m hopefully you should hear back asap! Maybe ask school to update you on when they receive the letter and the date they have responded xx

Thank you. Pressed 4. They told me I haven't been awarded. So now a MR 😭

Oh no I’m so sorry to hear that did they give u a valid reason to why? X

Just have to wait for the letter. I have sent asd diagnosis letter, sen reports, cognitive assessment. I have nothing else to send.

Doesn’t give me much hope about mine as I sent similar xx

Same here. I should have been a renewal but didnt get the forms so it's a NC and I didn't have that much to send. She used to have mid rate and low mobility but seeing all these I wonder if we'll still get anything

I hope you get a good outcome! Mines been with the decision maker since Saturday and now I’m just not holding any hope anymore it seems a lot of us with evidence are being declined ☹️ x

Hi all I've rung today, I have a change of circumstances scanned 12th aug and it's in a queue waiting for a decision maker to look at it. Just in case anyone else waiting the same x

It all seems very very slow this week on awards doesn’t it ? X

Yes I’m dying to chase but don’t think there’s any point!

I have chased and still in queue x

Called for an update, it's finally with the decision maker, hopefully there will be an answer by the weekend 🤞

Did however get through to a very stroppy man who hadn't hung up properly before moaning "FFS, another one wanting an update" clearly having a bad day!

Omg lol that’s their job though so what do they expect 😂

@MumNeedsFiveYup, not exactly the highlight of my either 🤣 I did tell him he hadn't hung up though, that nearly became the highlight of my day (I need to get out more 🤣)

That is outrageous! It’s literally their job to tell us they are civil servants for Dwp they have to give updates if they like it or not… think I’ll start recording when I ring again

Hahahahaha 🤣

My scan date is 21/8 and havent heard anything yet, anyone else with the same date / similar date heard anything yet? I dont want to keep calling as they seem to get more irritated each time I call to ask! 🤣