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Re: DWP visiting after submitting carer’s allowance claim

TheCheerleader

3 July at 2:09PM

Thanks for your comment NedS I feel somewhat reassured. Yes, we had a home visit when I became my son’s appointee about 8 years ago when he was asked independently if he was happy for me to manage hi…

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Re: Settling in for the long haul

Dakota_Rose

3 July at 6:23PM

Thanks @Baileys_Babe. I’m sorry to sound such a whinge - it’s my offloading space! Today was positive in lots of ways and definitely not as bad as I’d feared. However, the list of work hasn’t gotten …

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Re: July 2026 Grocery Challenge

mandco

3 July at 7:00PM

nipped into m&s as needed to pick up a prescription nearby £10.35 spent on gf bread, carrots, ham & disinfectant £62.99/£800 - those little tops up shops soon add up

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Re: July 2026 Grocery Challenge

wishus

3 July at 6:30PM

First shop of the month for me - spent £34.78, leaving me with £115.22 out of £150. I've just cooked the chickpeas for this: Cauliflower, Kale And Chickpea Cheese | Cauliflower Recipes | Tesco R…

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Re: July 2026 Grocery Challenge

Greying_Pilgrim

3 July at 2:30PM

Small shops for me today. Went to a different market town across the way. I have updated my siggie figgies, but I bought sunflower and pumpkin seeds, and brazil nuts and jarred ginger from hB. Becaus…

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Re: Progress not Perfection

Sun_Addict

3 July at 9:33PM

A bit late in the day but happy Friday 🥂 Worked in the office today but just did 6 hours then went home, despite numerous phone calls from Mr SA asking me to come home earlier 😞 Had a quick wander …

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Re: July 2026 Grocery Challenge

Soontobeoap

3 July at 12:48PM

Starting the month with a small restock. Ist stop was Aldi where we stocked up on tinned food, tuna, potatoes and tomatoes as well as some basics. Total cost £21.35 Next stop Asda as we needed petrol…

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Re: Watty's Awakening

daisy_1571

3 July at 9:43PM

I'm currently often wearing slazenger 'jammers' which are below mid thigh length mens swimming trunks. They are swim suit material so are lovely and stretchy, thighs swish over each ot…

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Re: Watty's Awakening

Slinky

3 July at 9:24PM

Thanks ladies I spent the night with my legs wrapped in clingfilm - there's a first. Still red patches this morning, but the Chub shorts came in handy as I wore them under a pair of trousers for…

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Re: Stopping the backsliding… a family of four no longer living beyond their means

Bluegreen143

3 July at 2:44PM

Hello all! Just back from our week away in the sun. Had a lovely time - now it’s back to reality doing all the washing etc! It looks like we spent around £900 total after the all inclusive cost - on …

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