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Attendance Allowance
Please be advised: That the form which can be downloaded from the AA site is obsolete. There's now a new one which isn't on the directgov. site. No one should attempt to complete the application form without help. DH has just been to DIAL locally - he had to wait about a month to get an appointment. He spent 2 hours with…
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DWP want to reclaim £440 after death. Help re joint funds /property pls
My mother was judged to have received an Attendance Allowance payment of £450 to which she was not entitled. I disputed this as the family had been open and honest, reporting her hospitalisation promptly. However, despite arguing the case in writing, the DWP still insist that £440 is owed and want to be paid. Does anyone…
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Mobility Scooter Batteries
My MIL's mobility scooter batteries (supplied with the scooter when new) have virtually died after just over 2 years - pretty much expected lifetime. I would have gone back to the company we purchased it from for replacements, but they have sadly gone bust. Has anyone any advice about replacements, please - particularly…
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Is probate always necessary?
My father in law has died and my husband is the sole executor. Do you need to go through probate or does it depend on whether the institutions insist upon it. He has a substantial amount of money. His wife died last year and my husband is an only child. So I'm hoping things can be kept simple by merely writing to each…
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Insurance rip off?
The banks announce that cheques will soon be abolished. This prompted complaints from Charities, Pensioners and several Disabled organizations who are either ill equipped or are not in any position to understand how else to pay bills via the internet for example. The Government promptly and wisely said they would…
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over 50 insurance
been looking at buying an over 50s no medical life insurance,anyone had one good or bad?
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Paying for and arranging care
Wednesday's (18/05/2011) edition of BBC Radio 4's Money Box Live programme took questions about "Paying for and arranging care". http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/moneybox/9484059.stm
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Dry Eye/Blepharitis/Contact Lens Contract
Hi all I originally posted this on the Health & Beauty Board, but did not receive much feedback. Since dry-eye can be age-related, wondered if anybody here could contribute any experiences before I head off to Boots to try and get them to end my Contact Lens Contract early.…
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What kind of will does a Widow need?
I ask that question because I wanted to use an online Will making service but the options they list for their standard wills state "married" or "unmarried". Fore xample: "Will for a married couple" or "will for an unmarried person" etc So is a Widow now "unmarried"?
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problems finding shoes to fit
my mum cant find any shoes to fit she has hammer toe. She has been under the hospital to have shoes made but they couldnt help? She has ordered from mail order catalogues but no luck? She bought a pair of shoes recently from a shop that cost £70. She said she tried them on but when she got home they were no good. She did…
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Family History magazines
Hi, I've heard that Family History Monthly magazine has dropped its cover price to £2.99 and I was wondering whether anyone could confirm this, as it hasn't arrived in my local shop yet? Thanks! Lucy
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Best way to protect Pension rights
As a 51 year old Mum, I've had my Pension rights protected from 1982 when my oldest son was born, 2nd son arrived in 1995 and third in 1997 until recently by the 'Home Responsibilities' program, then I started working for myself in 1997 and paid reduced rate NI until I started being employed in 2007 until I was made…
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Equity release alternatives
Hi, my mum is 79 and has a nice bungalow but only a few thousand pounds in savings. She is in receipt of attendance allowance and old age pension and a small pension from my Dad's old company (he is dead) She needs to get work done on her house which she can't afford (guttering, floor repairs) and has looked into equity…
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Compiling a family tree
I have been on genes reunited and have managed to make a start on my family tree. If I want to look into census records or contact anyone, I need to pay a subscription. As I am a bit tight (yes, just a bit!!!!) I don't want to pay if I can get around it. Is there anyone out there that knows of a free way to do it?
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medical checks/screening for men?
Are there any? As a 61-year-old woman, I have regular smear tests and mammograms. I have also had a bowel cancer test which was sent through the post. I was wondering if there was anything similar for men? My husband is 62 and physically fit, and has also had the postal bowel cancer test, but there does not appear to be…
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Equity Release - what happens next
My father took out an equity release on their house a few years ago. Not great but he got a good income from it for 20 odd years. He just passed away leaving my mother in the house. We're planning what to do next which may involve her leaving the house. My first questions: What if she moves into a care home and the house…
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To transfer deeds or not?
Hi all, I've been searching lots and have come across lots of threads but still am not 100% on the best course of action...this is my situation.. My mum has incurable cancer and at the moment we don't know how long she has left. She had already done her will, and in that leaves her flat (worth approx £80k) to myself and my…
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Some of our older readers may find this interesting?
http://oldfortyfives.com/TakeMeBackToTheFifties.htm :grouphug::easter_os
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Valuing shares and/or unit trusts
I would like to know if there is a standard method of valuation of these investments following the settling of an Estate. The pared down facts are these: * Relly died and left unit trusts in Hargreaves Lansdowne. * We already had an account with that company so, in correspondence with the executor, agreed to having our…
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Aloe Vera Plants
I am looking for aloe vera plants - freebie if possible, I am in the Crawley - West Sussex Area and would be grateful if I can have them. I am willing to pay for postage if need be. thanks
