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Kirstylou91 · 2026-09-26T20:08:56+00:00

NC - New Claim SD - Scan Date R - Renewal MR - Mandatory Reconsideration COC - Change Of Circumstances LRC - Low Rate Care MRC - Middle Rate Care HRC - High Rate Care LRM - Low Rate Mobility HRM - High Rate Mobility A forum to discuss DLA wait times & any other advice or questions regarding DLA

YourBlueQuail · 15/10/2026 16:38

Amie3526 · 15/10/2026 13:12

I tried to call up today, they had an automated message saying they cannot give updates over the phone for dla claims. If you haven’t been contacted to hang up. I felt like I couldn’t continue the call and speak to someone and ask for any updates due to that message. I’ve been waiting over 9 weeks. New claim scan date 11/08/26 start date 6/07/2026. I’ve seen other people have called up and been given answers or even been told the award. Perhaps this is something new put in place?

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That message was on yesterday just press option 4 instead of 2 for general enquiries and they may update you. Just say you think you have missed a call from them then they check all of the notes

RavenLaw · 15/10/2026 22:37

YourBlueQuail · 12/10/2026 11:19

It makes a difference. Two children with additional needs and what i have noticed with my sons application is the more evidence you can provide the more likely you are to be awarded as they go off the evidence of professionals.

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I've got a ton of evidence - EP, OT, risk assessment, school letter from her old school, EHCP, IEPs - so could I get away without it? I don't want to weaken the application by nominating someone who has only known her for six weeks! We don't have a social worker any more and the only other options are family who are hardly impartial.

YourBlueQuail · 16/10/2026 05:16

Also when you are told about payments. Its 3 days from the award you will be paid. Ive been paid today and then payments will be 4 weeks from next tuesday

OneMintPombear · 16/10/2026 10:39

Amie3526 · 15/10/2026 13:12

I tried to call up today, they had an automated message saying they cannot give updates over the phone for dla claims. If you haven’t been contacted to hang up. I felt like I couldn’t continue the call and speak to someone and ask for any updates due to that message. I’ve been waiting over 9 weeks. New claim scan date 11/08/26 start date 6/07/2026. I’ve seen other people have called up and been given answers or even been told the award. Perhaps this is something new put in place?

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My youngest son’s scan date for new claim is the same as yours, I think we’ve got at least another week maybe 2 before we have a decision. My middle son’s renewal was decided yesterday (the day his award ran out!) it took 15 weeks from the scan date for his.

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Kirstylou91 · 17/10/2026 14:41

Amie3526 · 15/10/2026 13:12

I tried to call up today, they had an automated message saying they cannot give updates over the phone for dla claims. If you haven’t been contacted to hang up. I felt like I couldn’t continue the call and speak to someone and ask for any updates due to that message. I’ve been waiting over 9 weeks. New claim scan date 11/08/26 start date 6/07/2026. I’ve seen other people have called up and been given answers or even been told the award. Perhaps this is something new put in place?

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If u keep listening there is an option for update on a new claim or renewal then when they answer they say your calling us to chase up on a new claim or renewal, they can tell u if it’s in a holding Que or with a decision maker or decision has been made , if decision has been made u ask to be put through to someone who can tell u the decision and they put u through then they tell u the rate how much u will be receiving and how long the award is for. Hope this helps 💛

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Kirstylou91 · 17/10/2026 14:45

theslugsandsnals · 14/10/2026 09:14

Hi, my SD was 25th august, it's for a nc I phoned up yesterday and they said it's still in progress and that they can't tell you whether it's with a DM or how far along it is so how did other people on here find out? It's crazy they are not done by dates and just random piles, no wonder there are backlogs and they can't give proper timescales...I know more complicated claims take a lot longer. Just wondered if anyone has claimed for inattentive ADHD and been successful? Thanks

I’ve been receiving DLA for my son who has ADHD for nearly 2 years now , when first applying school sendco attached a letter of all his struggles and I did a 12 page statement also explaining his struggles, both were very detailed, he was awarded by the 15th week , sent his renewal of his SD is 28/9 award ends 28/01/27 💛

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Stressedasmum2026 · 17/10/2026 16:46

Submission date 10th August and still waiting. Just hoping to hear soon x

theslugsandsnals · 17/10/2026 19:48

Kirstylou91 · 17/10/2026 14:45

I’ve been receiving DLA for my son who has ADHD for nearly 2 years now , when first applying school sendco attached a letter of all his struggles and I did a 12 page statement also explaining his struggles, both were very detailed, he was awarded by the 15th week , sent his renewal of his SD is 28/9 award ends 28/01/27 💛

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Thanks so much for replying x

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Kirstylou91 · 17/10/2026 19:49

theslugsandsnals · 17/10/2026 19:48

Thanks so much for replying x

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Ur welcome 💛

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peppy23 · Yesterday 23:14

Did a COC, SD 15/7. Hoping to hear soon but not holding out much hope. 🫪