Weekly Flylady Thread 26th November 2012

skint_breeder_5

Molly41 wrote: »

This is absolutely not the case and I was not rejected first time round and got placed in the Support Group - i am not terminal.

My OH acts as my representative - we signed a form and he does all the talking as like you I am phone phobic - making and receiving calls. It does seem like the usual process though so is not just singling you out. The Benefits and Work website has loads of good resources but I have been on ESA for 4 years now so if you need any help then please PM me xx

It is very good of you to offer to help, however, I have been on ESA since the early part of this year. This was after struggling with alternate work duties from home for over 12 months before I had no fight left in me to start an employment tribunal with my former employer - so there was nothing left of me to give to the ESA form when I got it and the first one expired before I even completed half of the form, it was like a foreign language to me despite being very capable in my former existence ...being on my own I had no OH/DH to help me with the form, field the phone calls or accompany me to DWP interviews -which is what is needed to succeed since the assessment approval criteria were tightened up.

I went to Citizens Advice Bureau first because I was struggling with the form on the first date deadline, they could only give me general info on the process, but told me of the advocacy service through the GP - I think if I had just sent my form off on my own with all the crossings out and ramblings I would never had got anywhere, and certainly wouldn't have put myself through an appeal.

Because my advocate could get across on paper what I could not, I also went through the process without being rejected. There was no cost to me, and I was very very grateful for the support.

Because it seems like each NHS trust has different facilities and funding objectives, I would recommend anyone searching for help to speak to the local Citizens Advice as they will know what local resources are available and more importantly how successful they are.

It was indicated to me that the processing teams for benefits are allegedly "targeted" on keeping a low "approval" rate on the first time /new applications they process as part of job description, so having a third party involved whether it is a partner/carer/family member or independent advocate, definitely is recommended.

Good luck for LW and anyone else undertaking this journey.:)

skint_breeder_5

Manic Monday - Kitchen and Dining Room/Area
Level One 100% done
Level Two 100% done
Level Three 100% Done
Extra tasks if you want to do more
clean windows in these rooms

Emergency - 3 Nasty Poisonous Frogs - :eek::mad::eek::mad:
16/16 Extra extras done 100% :j

Tuesday - Lovely Living Rooms and Safe Stairs
Level One 100% complete
Level Two
Move things so you can vacuum under them - DD2 needs to help move this for me - so will hang over to Wednesday
Level Three 100% done

Extra tasks if you want to do more
Clean windows in these areas, check curtains/nets/blinds while you are there, do they need a clean?
Check you have your Christmas card list done, if it's not done at least spend 10 minutes on it
clean hoover filters if they are washable MAKE SURE YOU DON'T PUT THEM BACK UNTIL THEY ARE DRY!

Extra extras summary for Tuesday 17/17 100% done


Wednesday - Master Bedrooms and Landings
Level One 100% complete
Level Two 100% complete
Level Three
Vacuum mattress
[STRIKE]Clean tops of drawers[/STRIKE]

Extra mission tasks, as always if you fancy an extra challenge try one or more of these
Clean windows in these areas
[STRIKE]Check through drawers, anything that should have been thrown out ages ago?[/STRIKE]
Cobweb removal upstairs, go on grab a duster and swipe them down
Clean a set of curtains, nets or blinds
Clean light fittings and light switches in any room, more than one if you like

[STRIKE]MUST TACKLE THE IRON MOUNTAIN BEFORE IT CONSUMES THE WHOLE HOUSE[/STRIKE] finally done - 2 hours Ironing with Celebrity on in the background!
sort out Cross Stitch picture

Thrilling Thursday - Study/PC area and Bathrooms

Level One
Clean floors in these rooms
Level Two
Clean baths, toilets and sinks
Clear any clutter from desk
Dust PC and desk and wipe off those cup rings!!
Wipe keyboard, house phone, sockets, switches and mouse etc
Level Three
Wash your bathroom mats
Wipe down tiles in bathroom
Delete 10 links in your favourites which you no longer use or don't work
Clean shower screen/curtain if you have one/if required

Extra tasks list, as usual choose one or more
Clear a hotspot, if it's bad at least spend 10 minutes on it
Deep clean mission - Clean where your Christmas tree and any other decorations are going
Check house for places where draughts are getting in such as doors, windows etc and see if there are ways to stop it
HHI
Contact anyone you don't have address for for Christmas cards

Well that is me done for....very tired out now, but the ironing mountain is no more :rotfl: catch up day tomorrow, have to make an effort on the paperwork mountain in the study - it is a whole pond full of frogs in there :p:p

night night all

optimistic-mummy

hi everyone, sorry havent posted, im really behind this week, hoping i can catch up tommorrow and friday!!! going to declutter this cuppa then im off to bed so ill hopefully be raring to go in the morning,

hugs to all those that need/want one sorry i havent caught up with much of this weeks thread at all xxxxx

bonnie_bumpkins

This morning whilst emptying the WM I found a pound coin :money:

Let's hope this bodes well for the rest of the day...

Have a good one

Molly41

skint_breeder_5 wrote: »

It is very good of you to offer to help, however, I have been on ESA since the early part of this year. This was after struggling with alternate work duties from home for over 12 months before I had no fight left in me to start an employment tribunal with my former employer - so there was nothing left of me to give to the ESA form when I got it and the first one expired before I even completed half of the form, it was like a foreign language to me despite being very capable in my former existence ...being on my own I had no OH/DH to help me with the form, field the phone calls or accompany me to DWP interviews -which is what is needed to succeed since the assessment approval criteria were tightened up.

I went to Citizens Advice Bureau first because I was struggling with the form on the first date deadline, they could only give me general info on the process, but told me of the advocacy service through the GP - I think if I had just sent my form off on my own with all the crossings out and ramblings I would never had got anywhere, and certainly wouldn't have put myself through an appeal.

Because my advocate could get across on paper what I could not, I also went through the process without being rejected. There was no cost to me, and I was very very grateful for the support.

Because it seems like each NHS trust has different facilities and funding objectives, I would recommend anyone searching for help to speak to the local Citizens Advice as they will know what local resources are available and more importantly how successful they are.

It was indicated to me that the processing teams for benefits are allegedly "targeted" on keeping a low "approval" rate on the first time /new applications they process as part of job description, so having a third party involved whether it is a partner/carer/family member or independent advocate, definitely is recommended.

Good luck for LW and anyone else undertaking this journey.:)

I dont think it helps anyone to scare monger. I have known LW a long time and we have similar issues in common which we have discussed and I know that LW has been dreading that brown envelope through the door. I have had a relatively positive experience with DWP - although I did have to appeal my award earlier this year.

bossymoo

Morning! All dressed and fed, and wm going with load 1 of 2. Tots told to tidy up after I found shreddies all over the trampoline...

It's chilly today, so we all have thermal vests on. Going swimming later. Will do my kitchen dailies shortly and empty DW, then make a start on downstairs loo. It needs it as DS went in last night and didn't switch the light on :eek: you can imagine the mess... I did give him a dettol wipe to mop up but it will need a proper mum clean

pigpen

Plucking children!!!

I was up 3 or 4 times last night.. again.. we got up at half 6 ish and because we are tired we have had 2 tantrums already and refused to eat breakfast.. thankfully I haven't done my tantrum.. yet!!! Squeak wanted to go swimming at 4:30am!! Crazy child. They are both cutting molars so it isn't fun but really.. you'd think sleeping would help!

miasnanny

Morning Flyfriends

OH has man flu this morning, so I have dived in and helped him with todays jobs. Between us the bathroom and toilet are sparkling and so we shall leave it there for today. The WM has now done 2 loads and as its such a lovely sunny morning it is all out on the line. OH is now tucked up on the sofa with a blankie and I am settling into my workroom to do some sewing, I must then crack on with some Christmas cards (special family ones).

I'm sorry to hear of your teething problems Piggers teeth are nothing but trouble. They hurt when they come, they cost a fortune while you've got them and then they fall out:rotfl:

Lamewolf have a big cyber hug. I have just gone through the ESA farce and its really not as bad as it sounds. I photocopied a page from a dictionary with the word degenerate/degenerative on it as they kept on asking me if I was getting any better:rotfl: There are plenty of people to help you with this and most will visit you at home. ie Age UK if you are over 55.


Well have a good day everyone and stay safe, the flooding here is finally receding but it is now very frosty/icy which is bringing new challenges. xx

Dustykitten

Paid stuffed all done now, shame the unpaid stuff isn't!

Had a cuppa after buying milk on the way home (oh and a couple of breakaway bars - I love them and nobody else does!)

Done what I can with my governor paperwork for the minute, awaiting some replies so I'm going to town now for a couple of hours and then I'll try to finish them before going to school for a meeting later.

Flying - washing on the maiden and DW on.

toochoosey

Good morning all, I hope all are well and hugs to those in need xx I seem to be on a go slow this morning............

Daily routines
washing, F S S
swish and swipe kitchen T F S S
bathroom, T F S S
ironing, T F S S
making beds, T F S S
vacuuming high traffic areas, T F S S
making meals T F S S

Night-time routines
preparing clothes for the next day,T F S S
swish & swipes of the kitchen T F S S
tidying the living room T F S S

Ok here goes this week!

Tuesday - Lovely Living Rooms and Safe Stairs

Vacuum and wipe (if needed) sofas
Level Three
Dust anything above eye level (if safe to do so)


Extra tasks if you want to do more

• Check you have your Christmas card list done, if it's not done at least spend 10 minutes on it
• Spend 15 minutes sorting paperwork, dealing with anything urgent NOW

Wednesday - Master Bedrooms and Landings
Level One
Remove floordrobe, make sure all clothes are put away neatly
Level Two
replace with clean linen
Vacuum floors in these areas
Level Three
Vacuum mattress
Clean tops of drawers

Extra mission tasks, as always if you fancy an extra challenge try one or more of these
Check through drawers, anything that should have been thrown out ages ago?
Cobweb removal upstairs, go on grab a duster and swipe them down
Clean light fittings and light switches in any room, more than one if you like

Thrilling Thursday - Study/PC area and Bathrooms
Level One
Clean floors in these rooms
Level Two
Clean baths, toilets and sinks
Level Three
Wash your bathroom mats
Wipe down tiles in bathroom
Delete 10 links in your favourites which you no longer use or don't work
Extra tasks list, as usual choose one or more
Clear a hotspot, if it's bad at least spend 10 minutes on it
Deep clean mission - Clean where your Christmas tree and any other decorations are going
HHI
Contact anyone you don't have address for for Christmas cards