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“Rock bottom became the solid foundation on which I rebuilt my life.”

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  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 95,804 Ambassador
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    Get chasing!! X
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  • We don’t get a physical exemption card anymore, but we still qualify for the exemption. It’s a way of saving plastic/money. Check if you are still covered as you are probably paying unnecessarily Xx
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  • Cherryfudge
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    We don’t get a physical exemption card anymore, but we still qualify for the exemption. It’s a way of saving plastic/money. Check if you are still covered as you are probably paying unnecessarily Xx
    I didn't know that PLMBL, thanks.
    https://www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk/changes-proof-exemption
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  • WannabeFree
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    Thank you. I called and the pharmacy should have given me a form to complete. She said you can't get the form after but gave me a number to call as this has happened quite a lot to people claiming UC and what to do next time rather than having to pay and claim back. However when I called the pharmacy he is going to give me the form to complete. So I'm going to sort that this afternoon.
    “Once you hit rock bottom, that's where you perfectly stand; That's your chance of restarting, but restarting the way.”
  • WannabeFree
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    Morning

    There where tears from both me and youngest at school this morning and I feel like the worst mum ever. She is only in for half day to do something fun. But they had to drag her off me crying and really upset. So I just feel bad. She will probably come out having had a good time and forgot and I've sat worrying all morning :o

    She has a check up this afternoon but things seem to be balancing out again. Now I just need a bubble around her to stop anything else getting at her.

    I feel SO much better today. No where near as bad as it has been and the swelling isn't that noticeable unless you really look. Last night's medicines are helping with the problems from the antibiots. Which is a huge relief and probably helps with feeling better too.

    Last night we put the Xmas paper up around the house (wrapping paper basically that we cover anything possible with) going to make some decorations for the living room with the smalls and then we can put the tree up this weekend.
    “Once you hit rock bottom, that's where you perfectly stand; That's your chance of restarting, but restarting the way.”
  • Cherryfudge
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    So pleased you are feeling better - and you are probably right that youngest will come out all happy. It's bound to be a big thing for her going in after all this time with you.

    We are planning to do our tree too.:xmastree:
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  • teafor2
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    Morning WB :) She's been with you so much recently that not wanting to leave you is to be expected. Hopefully what they're doing will have taken her mind off wanting you a little bit. Hard for both of you though.

    Hope the check up goes well and that things bob along nicely now for all of you, at least until Christmas is over. Glad that you're feeling better in yourself - when the script money comes back you'll feel on top of the world :D

    Have a lovely day. xx
  • Sun_Addict
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    Mr SA still got a plastic card for his exemption, although he gets his because of his disability it's not income related, I don't know if that makes a difference. I hope you get yours sorted out quickly, you'll qualify no problem.

    Glad you're feeling better and hope things run smoothly for the foreseeable future.
    I get knocked down but I get up again (Chumbawamba, Tubthumping)
  • beanielou
    beanielou Posts: 95,804 Ambassador
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    Glad that you are feeling better.
    Hope youngest got on ok at school.
    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.***
    One debt remaining. Home improvement loan.
  • milann
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    You’ve had a right time of it. Hope things improve and you all feel and stay well. Enjoy the Christmas shows at school.
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