We have an Acorn stairlift too and it has made a world of difference for mum. Their service has been first class, they even sent someone out on a Sunday when we did something daft and froze it. We're so glad we decided to have it and, as all the adverts say, wish we'd done it long ago!

Because lifting by someone untrained is fraught with danger for both parties, our advice from carers and paramedics was to call an ambulance. Maybe we're lucky or maybe they respond faster to someone elderly who has fallen, but we've been lucky enough to get fast and efficient responses. If they've ...

Sorry for your loss, Paul.
I think Jean's post should be framed and put at the top, but I don't know how to do it! She sums it up so accurately and I'm relieved it's not just me who feels that way.

Try Meetup. It's a platform for social groups to meet people in your area who like to do what you like to do.Not intended to be a dating site but a way to make friends and socialise when it suits you. I've taken my mum to some events as, although she's disabled and nearly blind, there's nothing wron...

Well, things have been better since the row and we haven't argued since. I think mum knows she can't manage on her own and appreciates what I do. I have now rented out my house and moved in with her and I think she appreciates that too. I am sympathetic because she is 94 and doesn't understand how t...

We have Lifeline and they are really good. We've only needed them once for a real emergency (mostly it's mum hitting the button by mistake) but they answer instantly and are really lovely. Recently we had a power cut and they called because they weren't getting a signal, it's expensive but, I think,...

Same here. Eventually we had a blazing row in which mum said I was difficult and argumentative and I said she was a bully. After that we made peace. She realises that she couldn't manage on her own and is grateful for what I do. Maybe you need a confrontation to make mum realise that she needs you?

Hello Steven, I do payroll! They just need your full name, address and N.I. Number. They should give you a form to fill in saying that this is your only job. If not, after your first pay day HMRC should send your employer your tax code. If it's not sorted by March, you will get a refund of overpaid ...