The (not so old) Crocks Cafe -Part 2

LadyMorticia

formaldehyde_perfume wrote: »

LadyMorticia - can you come on facebook chat for a bit? x

Ooopsie! Sorry only just got your message.:eek: I'm on now.

Vodafone

Trialia wrote: »

Grrrrr Vodafone. They just took my bill payment twice, so now I have to plead with the bank to extend my overdraft on Monday, or I'll be screwed.

Hi Trialia,

Although I'm aware that you've been in touch with us about this and that one of colleagues has assisted you could you let us know if you need any further assistance at all?

In the meantime, I'll get this investigated further to see how this happened.

Kind regards,

Lee

Web Relations Team

Vodafone UK

Jojo_the_Tightfisted

Had a brown envelope turn up today. Heart pounding, I opened it with shaking hands.

To find it's the notification of the annual uplift. Oh joy.

My last DLA payment of the award period is sitting in the post office, I don't have the energy to collect it, never mind spend it, the GP only got the report letter last week (heaven knows what they're going to say) and when it is going to be decided upon, I dread to think.

If I'd had the energy, would have considered going on the hardest hit march today, but then I would have been terrified of being seen and getting everything stopped because if I could go on a march, I was obviously fit for work. But I never made it out of bed today.

Bah! Humbug!


IF this DLA renewal goes OK, then I can look at getting better again. At the moment, I can't see beyond that, as to lose it would trigger a s***storm of biblical proportions in my life.

Just wish that it could be sorted out right now. I hate insecurity.

Trialia

Vodafone_company_representative wrote: »

Hi Trialia,

Although I'm aware that you've been in touch with us about this and that one of colleagues has assisted you could you let us know if you need any further assistance at all?

In the meantime, I'll get this investigated further to see how this happened.

Kind regards,

Lee

Web Relations Team

Vodafone UK

Thank you, Lee! I'm sorry, I was just venting my frustration here, as it isn't the first time this has happened. I think there may be something wrong with the way that your site processes payments through Firefox, as I definitely didn't refresh or click twice. Anyway, thanks for looking me up. Would you mind PMing me next time please? Thanks.


Taking a break from this thread - somebody please let me know when the talk about self-harm ends, because I find it profoundly triggering. Thanks.

Careful_with_that_Axe

Jojo_the_Tightfisted wrote: »

Had a brown envelope turn up today. Heart pounding, I opened it with shaking hands.

To find it's the notification of the annual uplift. Oh joy.

My last DLA payment of the award period is sitting in the post office, I don't have the energy to collect it, never mind spend it, the GP only got the report letter last week (heaven knows what they're going to say) and when it is going to be decided upon, I dread to think.

If I'd had the energy, would have considered going on the hardest hit march today, but then I would have been terrified of being seen and getting everything stopped because if I could go on a march, I was obviously fit for work. But I never made it out of bed today.

Bah! Humbug!


IF this DLA renewal goes OK, then I can look at getting better again. At the moment, I can't see beyond that, as to lose it would trigger a s***storm of biblical proportions in my life.

Just wish that it could be sorted out right now. I hate insecurity.

Big 'ugs. I thought I was being weird about the thought of being spied on by DWP, but I've come to understand it's quite a normal feeling for "us". We feel so vulnerable.

I got the annual uplift letter yesterday and my heart stopped until I opened the envelope. Not helped by the fact that at the end of last week, I got my annual income summary from DWP, so couldn't think what on earth another envelope would be.
One thing I have noticed is that IB has been removed as a passport benefit for various things like Legal Aid and replaced with ESA. That's a bit naughty, I think, until everyone on IB has been migrated, it cuts you off from a swath of help; things like Family Fund.
Going back to the annual income summary, how is it that people on benefits are rolling in it? My income last year was only just over £5k.

p.s. JoJo you have something to look forward to coming in the post anyway. Tried to make it so it will go through letterbox so you don't have to go to pick it up.

needing-help

Hope I'm still ok to post here:o Hope everyone is as ok as possible today.

I'm still on my downward spiral but am going to take the dog out soon and I really enjoy that.

FINALLY had daughters referral through for her hypermobility it's on 13th June so if you don't mind Trialia I might be annoying you finding out what I should ask.
x

Trialia

NH, don't freak out about not being wanted. You are wanted. It's the specific details some people went into that triggered me, not the bare mention of the subject. I hope you're okay. And you're welcome to bug me with whatever questions you have I don't mind it. I sometimes think I know more about this condition than half the doctors I've seen to be treated for it, I'm always having to educate!

Elle7

Hey everyone. Sorry to hear people are struggling
I'm not having the best time. I've got a busy week next week, and it looks like I'm going to have to find accommodation privately, which is just about impossible on benefits. The council has assessed my current place as being highly unsuitable and giving me priority, but there is 121 people in front of me on the list, and I've been waiting four months already.

I've got neurology next week, which I'm quite worried about. The letter demands I bring witness statements or someone who has seen my symptoms, but I have no one. I've kept a diary but I think it'll be a problem.

I've also got my first mental health meeting, a meeting with social services and a meeting with the council.

I'm so stressed...I really want a cuddle! Needing Help, I hope you enjoy walking your dog. I miss mine like crazy

SingleSue

All quiet on the western front here...for once!

But I am bored, so bored...no more study to do for a while which is a pain. I had thought about sneaking in a taster course as I have been thinking of a change of direction for my study but unfortunately, I would not be able to get funding and I just couldn't afford the nigh on £200 right now (washing machine needs replacing - missed out on one on Freecycle tonight, so trying to find a cheap 2nd hand one)

So frustrating, I know I moan about all the study and the late nights to do that study but it keeps my brain alive and helps me to feel my life is worthwhile and not just wasted and thus, keeps the depression and self loathing at bay.

I have been thinking of the positives though, no stressing about TMA's during the summer holidays and having to pull all nighters because of the boy's needs during the day, freedom to have fun (as in days on the beach etc with the boys) without worrying about getting behind in the studies and the chance to catch up with my beloved books....but I still feel bored and frustrated, my brain needs information!

Breast_Cancer_Survivor

I've not been around much recently & quite alot has happened.

I'm pregnant & I've been diagnosed with gestational diabetes so i'm pretty busy with hospital appointment etc.

I'm having a beautiful boy, he is doing absolutely fine & I just can't wait until he is here. :j

I hope everyone is well & that I can catch up with you all pretty soon, take care. :A