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Oh BM hope you feel better soon. Mr SA is on PIP as DLA had finished when he claimed. They must've been content with report from his consultant as he was never assessed. I'm sure you won't have anything to worry about. They're trying to weed out the malingerers.I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)0
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please-let-me-be-lucky wrote: »Sorry to hear you haven't been good BM. I think everyone is worried about the DLA/PIP changeover. Is yours soon? Xx
As I am.
The tin lid on the current disaster that is my life.I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.
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"A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb. ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
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Sun_Addict wrote: »Oh BM hope you feel better soon. Mr SA is on PIP as DLA had finished when he claimed. They must've been content with report from his consultant as he was never assessed. I'm sure you won't have anything to worry about. They're trying to weed out the malingerers.
Not just the malingerers sadly.
They have targets to meet.I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.
Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
"A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb. ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
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Hi there BM - just checking in on you to see if you're ok. You've not posted for a while.
Beanie - I suppose they are like all government departments with their targets. I work in one myself so know the score (although they seem to want me to do less work at the moment, bless 'em). I just hope the genuine cases don't lose out.I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)0 -
Bubblesmum~~Hope that you are ok.
I am missing your posts.
Take care xxI am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.
Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
"A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb. ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.0 -
Morning dear diary and readers
Sorry been absent without leave:)
Holidays and coming back down to earth is my excuse....
I am now back on the MSE path....
It's raining here.... Which the garden needs but I'm a little
as I've appreciated the sun and been working out in our summer house.
I'm feeling a little bit this morning also because we had a BBQ for the neighbours last night and it was hard work. My good leg is really painful this morning and I feel all twisted ... I was on my feet a lot.... We tried to keep the numbers manageable and they helped out but......
So a quiet day for me .... Looking at money, making to do lists etc ....
Watch this space.As a dear MSE friend says “keep plodding” or
What does the saying say.... When life hands you lemons, make lemonade
Or as my Mum would say, brush yourself down, tomorrow is another day or
Fake it, to you Make It
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Just checking in BM, nice to see you back here.
I'm glad you had a nice BBQ but time to put your feet up!
DLA/PIP change over seems to be causing a lot of problems for lots of people. PIP is focused even more on physical disability and almost excludes a lot of hidden disabilities/mental illnesses just by it's scoring system. A lot of people are waiting on appeals for long stretches of time which also increases the pressure and stress on them.
I know families who have young adults with autism and behavioural issues that certainly can't work and need constant supervision to keep them safe that have had their DLA stopped when applying for PIP It really isn't just as simple as weeding out the malingers unfortunately. Living in a superhero induced haze :A:A
"You did good Kidda!"
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Welcome back BM
Good to read your posts again. Well done on trying to get back on track. I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)0 -
Evening all
It took me 5 hours to clear the kitchen..... With lots of breaks, allowing me to catch up on diaries and threads on here !
I can report a NSD!
Determined to not buy anything more food wise except a few bits for a picnic on Sunday ( going to the O2 we normally buy a meal there but determined to take picnic instead).
This may mean that sticking to my no carbs diet will be tricky.
Today
Finished up shr3ddies for breakfast.
Had left over salad tapas and ham for lunch.
Plus packet jelly that I had made into individual portions at weekend.
Fishcakes from freezer plus left over salad again.
Found you can freeze wine, if in container so froze about a glass left in bottle so can poach fish in at a later date.
Going through a cupboard - made space for my projector (gift at Christmas) - realised got rid of loads of games, and now just have 5 jigsaws to do then sell/give away.
Looking at putting things on eBay.
Sold a post hat last week... Pleased it's gone but slightly disappointed it didn't raise more dosh (£20 including P&P) it cost over £100 a decade ago!
Now debating putting my velvet music ball circa 1970 on 3bay and my childhood records.... Is it worth the hassle?
Shoulder hurting so will wave goodnightAs a dear MSE friend says “keep plodding” or
What does the saying say.... When life hands you lemons, make lemonade
Or as my Mum would say, brush yourself down, tomorrow is another day or
Fake it, to you Make It
Please say hello my new diary: https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6578460/still-dancing-to-blow-the-debt-clouds-away0 -
Do you have a local FB buying page?
Worth a try if so?I am a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on Mortgage Free Wannabe & Local Money Saving Scotland & Disability Money Matters. If you need any help on those boards, do let me know.Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any post you spot in breach of the Forum Rules should be reported via the report button , or by emailing forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com. All views are my own & not the official line of Money Saving Expert.
Lou~ Debt free Wanabe No 55 DF 03/14.**Credit card debt free 30/06/10~** MFW. Finally mortgage free O2/ 2021****
"A large income is the best recipe for happiness I ever heard of" Jane Austen in Mansfield Park.
***Fall down seven times,stand up eight*** ~~Japanese proverb. ***Keep plodding*** Out of debt, out of danger. ***Be the difference.***
One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.0
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