Weekly Flylady Thread 8th September 2008

SarahShattered

mumofjusttwo wrote: »

Oh dear DD has managed to split her chin open so am of to A&E. Hoep it won't take too long as apparently there is quite a wait there at the moment :rolleyes:

Sorry to hear that MOJT Hope she's ok!


DD1's just walked in.... trying not to wring her neck!!!!!

pigpen

I did something sensible today.. I bought mince.. on its own.. I never bougth another thing.. how good am I?? Normally I would buy half the shop!!

I have my sofa comign soon..

kazwookie

Sometimes you just dont see what is right under your nose!:o

Thanks Pigpen, 1/2 hour with a different solicitor, off to ring some now!

But I would still be interested in any web links if any one has any.

thanks

lil_me

MOJT hope your little one is ok

Kaz, I remember a case recently where a family had to repay housing benefit because when she passed away she haddn't declared everything correctly but no idea when it comes to care home fees. It might be worth getting advice from another solicitor if it is a large sum or asking the solicitor concerned what the legal standing is, surely he'll be able to provide legal evidence for this.

So far just found http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/HealthAndWellBeing/HealthServices/CareHomes/DG_10031523 which doesn't explain much, so it may have been done on defered payments in which case yes it looks like they would be entitled to reclaim any fees. I am sure you could ask to see a copy of the deferred payments agreement.

Deferred payments agreements

Local councils can make deferred payments agreements with people who are assessed as having to pay the full cost of their care home fees because their homes are counted as capital. The aim is to allow home owners to avoid selling their homes to pay for the cost of their care.
Under a deferred payments agreement, you pay only the contribution you would have to make if your home was not counted as capital, while the local council keeps a record of the remaining amount that you owe. At the end of your life or at an earlier date of your choice, the council collects the money it is owed either from the proceeds of the sale of the house or from whoever inherits the property.

More on deferred payments http://www.carefinder.org.uk/hosted/ipf/eastsussex/home.nsf/vNews/F322E9F33AD0365C80256E1D000A28E2?opendocument

Individual agreements should be put in writing and should state categorically that the resident or their estate will repay the full amount of the deferred contributions following the end of the exempt period. This should then be signed by an authorised officer of the council and the resident, the holder of Enduring Power of Attorney or a receiver appointed by order of the Court of Protection in the case of residents who lack capacity to act on their own behalf.

So you should ask for a copy of the agreement IMO

Triker

kazwookie wrote: »

Sometimes you just dont see what is right under your nose!:o

Thanks Pigpen, 1/2 hour with a different solicitor, off to ring some now!

But I would still be interested in any web links if any one has any.

thanks

I had a quick look on the pensions board, this any help?http://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/search.html?searchid=36166213

Mudbath

Hugs MOJTs - I hope your DD is ok xx

All i've got left to do today is football run and maths run then I'm done. DD has asked to go to a math's is fun class once a week with a tutor. It's made her much more confident so i'm guessing it'll do her no harm apart from the dent in my pocket!!

Right, time for their homework before football. It's like we never had a holiday!

Sorry, Kaz no experience but I'd try the citizen's advice if you have a good one near you xx

MrsV

Thanks for joining me Dusty!

I have now finished my list so into the shower so I smell sweet!:rolleyes:

Off to meet DH and go to an open night at our local curry house with free nibbles and a glass of wine (hic). Might not need to cook tonight if the nibbles are plentiful :beer:

kazwookie There should be some paperwork that shows some sort of agreement if that is the case so if you can see that it would help. But agree with everyone else; get more legal opinions. Do you have legal cover on your house insurance? There is often a free helpline but you definately need to see the paperwork.

SarahShattered

SarahShattered wrote: »

I'm :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: DD1 is with "friends" from school, and for some reason....hasn't got on the bus home yet!!! :mad: :mad: She should have been on the bus by 3.15, it's 3.54 now :mad: :mad: For goodness sake, all she has to do is a 2 min walk and jump on the (very frequent) bus. I've just phoned her, she said "I don't know why they don't want to get on the buses that are coming, and I'm scared to get on the bus by myself"

Honestly, it makes me so mad mad mad mad mad :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: . Why can't they just do what's required??????

After a calm conversation ( I was seething internally) she explained that.... her friend (age 11 was) with her older sister and older sister's friends, and that they (older girls) don't get the bus early, i.e. the first bus that comes because.... ready ladies.... because they're not "boffins or geeks"

My DD1 was scared to come on the bus by herself, so was waiting with her friend. I explained that she should have left them, and got on the bus when it came. I said, what if it was raining, would they still wait unboffin like getting wet? I also said that perhaps they're not trusted with the house key, and so prefer to wait at the bus stop together, rather than go home to have to wait for someone to get home and let them in?

What stupid little cows, 'we don't get the bus straightaway because we're not boffins'!!!! :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad:

Ahh well, it's all a learning curve tho eh?? :rolleyes:

hex2

Hugs for Triker and MOJ2 and anyone else in need of one.

I am slightly ashamed to admit that I am still only two thirds of the way through sorting the childrens toys in the LR despite spending mot of yesterday on it and part of today! Shocking just how much junk they have. Father Christmas is going to be a lot more frugal this year.

I have a couple of hours to myself every afternoon this week as DS2 is at school for the afternoons. I plan to attack one room a day in this time. Good intentions at least.

Haven't even thought about the dailies yet, I suppose they are next - anyone up for a 16.45 to 17.15 HHC?

pigpen

Mondays Dailies.. Updated

WM
TD
DW
BM
laundry out folded and away
uniforms
pack ups
make decision on college and act on it..
mooch to dunelm for curtain pole.. take piece of carpet to colour match for cushions.. well.. fabric for cushions & draught excluder!.. postponed until next week as I have no cash.. though I am going to look in the local charity shops and the cheapy bedding shop see if they have anything suitable..
Money from binky for sofa.. which means a trip into town.. ARGH!!!
Tesco order.. Wednesday delivery... £150 7-9pm slot
Collect Mimis prescription .. got to go collect the rest tomorrow.
order needles for DS2
mooch to pets@home for stuff for Johnny Fish.. he has fungi!! I have a mouldy fish!!! PMSL.. decided to send hubby to a shop on his way home from work.. one less job fo rme!
Book Tiddles into nursery all day Wednesday
Sort college stuff for Tuesday.. *gulp* I don't want to!!
Sort service for the boiler
Fix R's bike
Sofa delivery 6pmish.. .. it isn't the best but it is functional and clean!

REMEMBER.. Podiatry appt Tuesday 1:30, Add extra ironing and oven cleaning for Mrs Beaston..

Shopping list.. trainers for DS1 & hubby, shinpads (ds1), gumshield (ds1), bag for college.

Monday Mucking out - Living Room, Hall and Stairs
Level 1
Vacuum through the living room, hall and stairs
Level 2
Dusting,
Remove clutter
Clean windows and all glass
Pounce upon the piles of coats and shoes and fling the ones that are no longer worn/needed/fit/wearable
Level 3
Wipe and water plants
Put all your hotspots in one pile and work your way through it..
Vacuum under furniture you can manage to move without hurting yourself
Extra Mission:

1. Wipe down any paintwork that needs it.
2. Binbag dance.. Get a binbag.. fill it and bin it!!!