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In a sentence - good for you 'nannytone' - about time after 24 months .. .. enjoy the extra freedom it gives you, be it physical, social, financial, or any other [al].Disclaimer : Everything I write on this forum is my opinion. I try to be an even-handed poster and accept that you at times may not agree with these opinions or how I choose to express them, this is not my problem. The Disabled : If years cannot be added to their lives, at least life can be added to their years - Alf Morris - ℜ0
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derbyshire county council were pn the news a few days ago. saying that while other authorities were reducing care budgets... they were increasing theirs.
i know the cost has to be met somewhere, and i am happy that i will be contributing towards that cost!
it seems wrong that everything is all or nothing.
my income will almost double, when all i needed was a little more support. on low rate care you manage, but get upgraded to middle rate and they throw money at you ( premiums)
i also fulfil the criteria for support group ESA but wont apply because i want to work.
but if i was determined to take my 'entitlement' i could gain another £20 a week.
PIP isnt adressing this .... it will still be an all or nothing system, and that is what needs looking at
Make sure you have a look at the Turn2us site (previously entitledto), so that you can find out all you can claim.
Well done!
Lin
You can tell a lot about a woman by her hands..........for instance, if they are placed around your throat, she's probably slightly upset.0 -
Well done nanny tone !! Don't always agree with you but so pleased you have gotten your correct level awards xPlay nice :eek: Just because I am paranoid doesn't mean they are not out to get me.:j0
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Well done Nannytone, happy for you. You've given so much advice to others including myself over the years - well done ! :j0
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Congratulations and well done, I'm glad for you and some good news!0
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SandraScarlett wrote: »It would be a very uncharitable person who would begrudge you anything nannytone! And why shouldn't you have some more pleasure - your extra money will enable you to have a few nice treats, and visit your family.
This has certainly been a good year for you, with your lovely new flat as well.
I too have had some extra joy today. My DH has been awarded another hour of care! I think this is possibly due to the fact that a senior SW accompanied the usual one last week, after I'd had a particularly stressful night with DH, and when they said "so how are you today?" I burst into tears.
Enjoy your newfound wealth, and make sure you get every farthing of backdated benefit due.
xx
That was like me when a few weeks back after a fight of over a decade for respite help, I was finally given a (small) budget to pay for someone to take youngest out on odd occasions to give me a break or for trips for the family with someone to help out with him.
He won't take up the going out with someone alone but the being able to pay the extra admission/fuel costs for someone to help out on family trips is going to be priceless.We made it! All three boys have graduated, it's been hard work but it shows there is a possibility of a chance of normal (ish) life after a diagnosis (or two) of ASD. It's not been the easiest route but I am so glad I ignored everything and everyone and did my own therapies with them.
Eldests' EDS diagnosis 4.5.10, mine 13.1.11 eekk - now having fun and games as a wheelchair user.0 -
Brilliant! Very pleased for you. 0
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received the conformation letter this morning....
now im certain i wasnt imagining it
im incluned to put the heating on full blast and run around naked ... just because i have the money now to pay the bill without worrying...
but that would traumatise too may young children that have to pass my flat on their way to school 0 -
This is fantastic news Nannytone
really really pleased for you. x
Lovely to pop back to the Forum and see something good happeningThe most wasted day is one in which we have not laughed.0 -
Great news! Hopefully you can relax and not worry about the bills over winter!Bossymoo
Away with the fairies :beer:0
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