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My dad is waiting for a doctor to phone him, no home visits. I think he will need to go A&E but we will see.As I said yesterday DGS wanted some Christmas bits for his homework , to make a card for a nursing home resident , it had to be a Christmas tree, this is what he made. I would be happy to receive this.
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Hope all is well with your dad.
Your DGS is amazing. That is awsome.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.
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No A@E trip needed , the doctor gave some medication and it had the desired effect. I am so glad because my dad was so down yesterday and that isn't him.I have been looking at figures over the weekend to go part time , I could do it but I wouldn't have anything spare to go on holiday with or any treats . Just nice to know though that I could it if needed. Thinking about my mum and dad needing more care in the future. The nearer I get to 60 the better , then I would get my first pension.Life is an adventure, never stop exploring.5
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Is it a possibility for you to reduce hours once the loan is gone? Can you claim attendance allowance for either/both of your parents to help bridge the financial gap?I’m a Forum Ambassador and I support the Forum Team on the Debt free Wannabe, Budgeting and Banking and Savings and Investment boards. If you need any help on these boards, do let me know. Please note that Ambassadors are not moderators. Any posts 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 and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.
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Good idea on potential AA.
So glad that no trip to A & E was needed.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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I would pay the loan off with my savings I think . We are looking into attendance allowance at the moment . They look after themselves really well with minimal help from me , but little things are becoming big issues . Just want to be able to help out more when required.enthusiasticsaver said:Is it a possibility for you to reduce hours once the loan is gone? Can you claim attendance allowance for either/both of your parents to help bridge the financial gap?Life is an adventure, never stop exploring.5 -
It’s definitely worth looking into Attendance Allowance. Hope you manage to sort something out so that you can care for them if needed. Glad the doctor managed to prescribe something to help. He does really well on the whole and has a great attitude- it must be hard seeing him poorly.
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Love the Christmas card your gs made. Somebody will be happy to receive it.January spends - £587.584
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It's all a fact finding trip at the minute, just in case , things slide sooner rather than later.milann said:It’s definitely worth looking into Attendance Allowance. Hope you manage to sort something out so that you can care for them if needed. Glad the doctor managed to prescribe something to help. He does really well on the whole and has a great attitude- it must be hard seeing him poorly.Life is an adventure, never stop exploring.5 -
Definitely worth getting your facts ready just in case.January spends - £587.585
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