DLA Wait 2026

Hi everyone 😊

I’m currently waiting for a DLA decision for my 5-year-old and was wondering what current wait times are looking like in 2026?

For comparison, my eldest son’s first claim was received on 05/04/2024 and we received a decision on 02/08/2024. His renewal was sent on 08/12/2025 and awarded on 14/01/2026.

My youngest son’s form was signed for on 28/05/2026 but I haven’t had confirmation it’s been scanned onto the system yet.

As a single mum, I always find this process really emotional and overwhelming. Filling in the forms and writing about all the things your child struggles with is never easy.

I’d love to hear from anyone currently waiting or anyone who’s had a recent decision. How long did it take for your form to be scanned and what sort of wait times are you seeing at the moment?

Thank you ❤️