THE FUTURE IS ONE BIG CHALLENGE AFTER ANOTHER for 3Dogs and friends ..... PART 4

Aesop

They look so gorgeous asleep.

http://cancerhelp.cancerresearchuk.org/coping-with-cancer/coping-practically/financial-support/government-benefits

Looks like you really need them to call on Monday and help you through the minefield that is benefits! But you can register for the prescription charge exemption certificate without waiting for them.

patman99

Launches went well. Didn't have any printed images in either Firstsite or the Library, but Firstsite is showing all 4,900 images in rotation on a projector so when I can find 8 hours to spare, I might sit and watch the lot.
There were 180 contributors and only room across both sites for 125 images. They are however, opening more exhibitions around Colchester so we will all have at least one image displayed.

Hopefully 3Dogs, you can get all the benefits sorted so that will be one less thing to do.

3Dogs

The Launches sound really successful Pat :j

Mr 3Dogs is 62 now so gets his prescriptions free now anyway, Aesop

We have just had a lazy day today. Got up at 6.30 to give Alan his early tablets, then back to bed to get up about 9/9.30 am for brekkie. I had a nap while Alan was watching first half of earlier footie match, then he had a nap. He then got up for 3pm to watch Soccer Special but was back in bed by 4pm till 6.15pm so missed Sunderland beating L'pool :j :j. He is ready for bed right now but too early for his last tablets so I will take them in to him around 10.30 pm. We've got to get the timing of his tablets better and also have him changing his 'bag' first thing in the morning, before even having his early tablets, otherwise it can get tricky :eek: :eek:

patman99

Changing the 'bag' is a new thing to learn. I'm sure as time goes by, he will find it gets easier.
Will miss Alan's bootsale adventures. He was doing so well and all.

The_Dragon

Hmm being in the TA MIGHT count as being in the forces - oh and try age uk, my Dad has had carp from Macmillen but hep from other charities

boultdj

Trying to remember how OH's Dad got his benifit's sorted, seem to remember it was Macmillen but it was the nurse atteched to the local hospice and the day care group.hth.

Love the photo of the dog's.Sorry not been round to much, this week is the start of birthday month!:eek: got 20 birthday's to remember starting with Dad's yesterday and finishing with godson's on 18th April.

3Dogs

Evening guys - hope the weather has been as lovely where you are as it has been here today

I went to Ald! this morning and got that larger dog crate for Molly and it will be much much better for her :j great value for £24.99 :money: :money: Then I popped to Mr T for newspapers and then to car boot and had a wander round updating our friends there. Alan had gone back to bed when I went out but was up when I got back

I don't like to be out too long as I know Alan worries about if his bag leaks and he can't do it himself and asks me not to be long I know he will get used to it in time once the drainage bag has gone, hopefully on Tuesday. We've just had a panic. When he'd been in bed about half hour, he knocked on wall for me as bag had leaked. When I checked it was the drainage bag which had leaked but that in turn had loosened the other bag. Both bags removed and new ones attached - all sorted now by Nurse Susan

Thanks so much for the ideas about benefits, grants, etc and your email Aesop - my head can't seem to cope with this at the moment so really hoping that Macmillan people get back to me tomorrow as I just want them to deal with everything and sort it all out

Aesop

Hun, there is loads to take in.

We are not expecting you to do it all in one go. I am concerned that Macmillan don't cover it all, or only tell you about some.

Wait and see when they call tomorrow, what happens.

If they don't cover everything, you don't have to contact other agencies straight away. You can do it in a month's time or even longer, as you feel able to cope with it.

We think you are amazing, the way you are being so strong and positive about everything. We don't expect you to do it alone. Remember we are here if we can help with anything. Even if it is making calls or emails on your behalf

Say hi to Alan from me.

Hugs to you both. xxx

beanielou

Can only agree with Aesop.

MandyLou66

Hi 3dogs! Hope you are both doing well and enjoying the sunshine.

Nicks "special terms" DLA (high rate on both care and mobility) was sorted by the hospital, they sent a case worker round to fill in the forms with us, its like a blo*dy book so her help was appreciated!
I emailed MacMillan and then a lady named Jayne Mead (Welfare Advisor) called me back to discuss our needs and entitlements then she typed it all up and posted it to us with the names of forms to ask for and the departments to call.

Am off work for 9 days now Yay! We have Nicks cetuximab treatment at 1pm so don't like to go far once we're home, hoping the weather stays good so I can start sorting the garden!

Look after yourselves
ML