holiday vouchers whilst on dla/dca

billionaire

summerof0763 wrote: »

am disabled too, not been on holiday since I became disabled, wish there was a way I could get a break, but it all seems to be for children
am all for them having a break, but what about disabled adults

hello, there are things out there for adults (not as many charities though). not sure if I can post links, but I will try! http://www.turn2us.org.uk/

turn2us

hope that helps.

clemmatis

ecgirl07 wrote: »

Welcome to the mse family board where we will pick apart your life and make petty judgements on you based on your posting history which we will scrutinise until we find something to bring you down with.... no wonder people give up on this place.....

I see it's as bad as the Benefits board -- and with various of the same benefit-bashing posters.

Person_one

Tiddlywinks wrote: »

No, let's not move away from the subject of this thread - where the OP seems to feel that it's OK to expect a charity to fund a family holiday even though:

- they have assets over £140K (equity in home)
- they have just spent nearly £30K on home improvements
- one is a stay at home parent (even though the kids are all in school so part time work is possible)
- mum just can't live without her Clinique toiletries

Which bit of that sounds reasonable to you?

It doesn't really matter, its not up to me whether or not they qualify for holiday vouchers.

Even if they are swinging the lead a bit, I can't really get all that worked up. Every system in existence has flaws but sometimes they are a price worth paying for what we get in return.

ecgirl07

Tiddlywinks wrote: »

No, let's not move away from the subject of this thread - where the OP seems to feel that it's OK to expect a charity to fund a family holiday even though:

- they have assets over £140K (equity in home)
- they have just spent nearly £30K on home improvements
- one is a stay at home parent (even though the kids are all in school so part time work is possible)
- mum just can't live without her Clinique toiletries

Which bit of that sounds reasonable to you?

[STRIKE]equity in a home is only an asset if they are selling so it is irrelevant to the everyday planning of family finances.[/STRIKE]

but you know what there is no point in debating it we have completely different stances i think this forum in the main should be about taking posts at face value and helping people with their inquiry you seem to think its cool to look up previous posts and make judgements on the poster. Or maybe there is just a clique wanting to bully out this particular op?

Tiddlywinks

ecgirl07 wrote: »

[STRIKE]equity in a home is only an asset if they are selling so it is irrelevant to the everyday planning of family finances.[/STRIKE]

but you know what there is no point in debating it we have completely different stances i think this forum in the main should be about taking posts at face value and helping people with their inquiry you seem to think its cool to look up previous posts and make judgements on the poster. Or maybe there is just a clique wanting to bully out this particular op?

...or maybe, just maybe, I object to someone planning to ask a charity for a family holiday whilst they spend £30k on home improvements and insist on using premium brand cosmetics.

FBaby

The issue is not about whether disabled children deserve going on holiday more than non-disabled children, that's another debate. The issue is about budgeting. Why should a family whose disposable income is comparable to another family should get access to charity funds when the other doesn't.

If OP prefer to spend her money on Clinique products rather than saving towards a family holiday, surely it is her choice and the consequences are hers too?

How is morally right that someone can spend all their income on luxury items, but then use their children's disability to access more funds for more luxury?

Pollycat

notanewuser wrote: »

This post......

Well done you for digging up a post going back 15 months to try to prove your point about the OP claiming DLA for 'mild autism' for her youngest child. :cool:

But, as the post below shows:

neverdespairgirl wrote: »

But what you don't know is that it is the autism alone that the 3rd child gets DLA for. He is borderline autistic, or similar, but could also have additional disabilities that weren't relevant in that thread about autism and MMR.

you still don't know for sure that the child only suffers from 'mild autism'.

As for digging up old posts, I remember you well, notanewuser.
You posted something on here but then joined in under one of your AE's supporting yourself, but slipped up and was outed.

CookieMonsta wrote: »

Looking through other peoples' previous posts to take quotes to make your argument stronger is considered bad forum etiquette. Seems people love doing it on this forum which is very sad.

Using an AE to back yourself up in a thread (when everyone else is against you) is, imho, bad forum etiquette.

Pollycat

From a link provided by notanewuser and posted by the OP on 4/3/2013:

raq wrote: »

Hi all

I have read up on familyfund website but was wandering if anybody has ever been succesful and what was the NEED for.

Thanks for much

I would have to query why the OP, after having read the FamilyFund website back in March this year - which clearly states:

How we make awards

Depending upon what you have asked for, we will award your grant in a number of different ways. All of our grants are awarded on the basis that they are used only for the purpose they are given.


We may provide you with:

• A payment card for a request for kitchen appliances, clothing, furniture, home entertainment and leisure items.
• A product delivered to your home direct from a supplier for computers and tablets. If you live in Northern Ireland this will include kitchen appliances.
• A direct payment or voucher from a supplier towards a family break. We work with Butlins, Haven and Thomas Cook for family breaks. Thomas Cook can arrange flights, UK breaks and overseas holidays with many of the most popular holiday companies such as Hoseasons, Thomson, First Choice and many more.
• A payment may also be made into your account for other items where we do not have an arrangement with a supplier. If you do not have a bank account, you can nominate and provide the details of a person into whose account you may have your grant paid.

started this thread in the first place.

Maybe she knows that it would wind up certain people and just wanted to pull their chains. :rotfl:

If that is the case, she certainly hooked a few.

Tiddlywinks

Actually I think it more likely that the OP was hoping to pick up some tips on how to successfully play the system.

notanewuser

Pollycat wrote: »

you still don't know for sure that the child only suffers from 'mild autism'.

raq wrote: »

pains me to type this but my 5 year old was awarded dla and he is borderline autistic.

Not sure why the OP would be pained if her child had additional disabilities.

Pollycat wrote: »

As for digging up old posts, I remember you well, notanewuser.
You posted something on here but then joined in under one of your AE's supporting yourself, but slipped up and was outed.



Using an AE to back yourself up in a thread (when everyone else is against you) is, imho, bad forum etiquette.

Not that well, actually - it was the other way around. But in any case, being a scourge on the taxpayer and creating an AE for a sensitive issue on a forum is hardly comparable!!!