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

When I phone yesterday the lady said bear with me I just need to note that you’ve phoned and then said she could see I phoned the week prior to check so I think they must do. I’m 22/08 and still no news x

Ive only called once regardong evidence but i was on hold for 1 hour 15 minutes its draining. Its such an effort just to call them.

N/C SD 27th August. Just phoned. With a DM, being processed?

Called and our claim is still in the queue, it’s not been assigned a decision maker yet. The lady was lovely who I spoke to and she said the DM may reach out to nursery for some further info 😢 the waiting is the worst part.

I just called again, because I thought I’m not going to let them scare me off! A decision has been made (SD 25/08), but he said he couldn’t tell me what. If it’s been accepted when would I expect for backpay to be in my account? Is there any way to find out what we’ve got? I really wish you all massive luck!

Just to update you all.. been watching from sidelines - sc 24/8 text today say a decision has been made but to wait for letter , so gutted it’s a decline as others with texts have said their award. Good luck everyone else

I’m SD24/08 phoned today and got a nice lady who told me I’ve been awarded! NO text

SD 23rd October got a letter to send out more evidence which I did as its with decision maker all ready anyone no the wait time for this or if this or been threw a similar process thankyou

Amazing
Congratulations 🎊 👏

Good luck, I think it’s anything under about 5 they use that excuse for! My son got totally rejected at first, went to mr and was awarded lrc only, appealed and took it to court, we won hrm and mrc but only because id filled the night time needs in wrong or the judge said he would’ve got hrc too! Two years of fighting, awarded through court in January but now his claim is due to end in December so currently waiting for renewal 🙄 it’s knocking me ill the thought that he could be declined again and could end up bk at square one having to go to court

I have seen other people receive that text and it ends up being an award.

So pleased for you

Aw yay! So pleased for you

Thank you - but all the ones I’ve seen they say what they have been awarded mine just said this ; :(
A decision has been made on your child's Disability Living Allowance claim. You'll receive a letter in the next 10 days. You don't need to contact us before then.

I think it’s 3, can claim care from any age I think but mobility from 3 it’s just hard to get, my son was awarded hrm from his 3rd birthday

How much weight does an EHCP add to a DLA claim as evidence? It describes my son needing 1:1 support throughout the school day.

That's just a generic message template they use it doesnt necessarily mean a decline. I hope it isnt ♥️🙏

I would call & option 4 and ask when your next payment is. If its been awarded they will read your payment date if declined they will say your claim was refused x

SD 17/08 still no updates on progress. The wait continues 😭 congrats for all those who have heard and fingers crossed for those who haven't. Been an awful day here with appointments and doctors updates for my little boy so really hoping to wake up to some good news tomorrow.

I’m the same date as you and still no updates also x

Call them regardless and let them tell you on the phone. Choose option 4.

a Decision has been made. If we were accepted how many days would you expect it to take for backpay to arrive? A decision was made yesterday. Thank you

3-5 days

Been on hold for 25 minutes if i stay on hold past 5 will they still pick up?

Just got through and confirmed been awarded HRC LRM scan date 21/8 in tears 😭 such a relief! X

Amazing ❤️❤️❤️

Congratulations 🎊 x