Are you able to take your Mum with you? Not ideal I know but sometimes when faced with the realities these jobsworths change their tune.

A friend took all 3 of her ADHD children with her to an appeal for DLA for the eldest. They couldn't give it to her fast enough.

<t>Definitely do it.<br/> <br/> I went on a free Red Cross one last year & it was very down to earth full of sensible & practical things rather than strict rules over timings etc. It was particularly helpful when we were told that it was ok if we were unsure - for example if someone was coll...

<t>In reply to Koala's excellent idea why not buy a couple of the individual cool bags rather than lunchboxes. Slip everything in there ready for a meal with an ice pack as necessary. That way individual trifles, pies for microwaving etc can be kept cool but without any hitches of not being able to ...

<t>Yes, the surgery should be able to accept your husband's wishes. It will probably need to be in writing, signed by your husband stating that he wants you to be allowed to act on his behalf on all medical matters including results, appointments, prescriptions etc. If this doesn't work then contact...

<t>Just yesterday as I was passing some council sheltered housing I noticed a gentleman leaning at an open window watching the world go by. This is on quite a busy road with plenty of traffic & footfall. It occurred to me then that this was his window on the world & what a good idea it was.<...

<t>Strangely, we got my husband's chair from Amazon. It is a nice lightweight chair & comes with cushion & padded back. I lift it in & out of the car regularly & find it quite easy.<br/> <br/> There are quite a few lightweight ones on Amazon & we found it considerably cheaper tha...

Sorry - I misunderstood Sussex Roxx - I thought you were saying that the carers allowance was the qualifying benefit which i had never heard before. I did know about the low income, income support etc which are qualifying benefits for the free prescription charges.

"Carers who are in receipt of Carers Allowance are exempted from prescription charges, but if you don't receive it then unfortunately, no exemption." - SussexRokx

I never knew this -can you point me towards the web page with this on please!!!

<t>My OH stays up a couple of hours after me interacting on the internet or watching films that aren't to my taste. He can get himself upstairs on the stairlift so just wakes me when he gets to the bedroom. I then get up & help him get undressed etc & then go back to bed.<br/> <br/> It isn't...

If you are on income related ESA you should be able to get the money for your fares to hospital back. Next time you go take your proof of benefit & your husband's appointment card to the reception of the hospital & ask them about it. Hospitals generally have a particular office that you go to in ord...