So im sat here contemplating the wretched shed roof trying to decide how to tackle this large problem , because he has his large radio mast directly next to it , along with countless piles of other crap its not easy to get to and i could really have done with the munchkin , but ho hum if it stays fine ..
My daughter says that im turning into granny , she cleans out her gutterings at 84 on a big ladder but in mumsies case its meanness not poverty forces her to do it herself.
Still got mumsie problems spent a happy couple of hours yesterday trying to find out why she isnt included in the vulnerable register , her GP receptionist enlightened me finally , that they are operating on a shoestring staffing level as most of the backroom staff are ill . The GP must supply vulnerable information to the government which because of staffing they are late doing , then the government issues a letter that is proof of vulnerability and will trigger contact to mother from someone somewhere , her local council are delivering with the aid of the red cross , food parcels but until she gets the letter i cant move anything forward . So i informed mother that she will be getting a call and not to panic if a box of groceries does appear .
Best call was to the local vulnerable support group . Had a chat with the lady who seems to have already met mummie dearest . Dont worry im well aware what shes like i would suggest you have her groceries popped on her doorstep after dark by a commando team .
The other thing thats got my goat is all the folks praising the mobile farm shop butcher and baker , how wonderful the stuff is , then i read the price lists ...really !! there seems to be an awful lot of sharing and back slapping on facebook . Yes these businesses are doing wonderful things in hard times and everyones really grateful . But once again it doesnt cross peoples minds in our village that in a sea of RAF pension theres an awful lot of others who merely have a state pension . Or at the moment are layed off with bugger all and a family , who will be waiting for any help from the state for weeks . The post asking for foodbank donations got just 3 shares ...says it all really
Yep that's true Kate, there is a place doing treat deliveries near my dd, I was going to get her kids an Easter egg each, but at £22 for three small Easter eggs I changed my mind.
ReplyDeletehttps://www.cutpricebarrys.co.uk/shop/ these guys are about the cheapest ive just sent my grandson a box ...lol
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DeleteWe were told we would have a letter on Monday. What a suprise, no letter. Just had a text today to say they are getting in touch with our gp so at least the ball is rolling. How long before we get help? who knows. Daughter has had a back operation and son is a nurse on front line, other son lives in Scotland, Tom is terminally ill with lung disease, so we shall see what they come up with, I'm not holding my breath.
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in theory those on pension credit are supposed to get help first , but its a lot of good if people cant get a delivery slot from anywhere even if they have money
DeleteMy brother who is 75 got his letter last week. My neighbours told me the local farm shop is selling carrots for £2.50 a kilo, I'd rather starve then pay those prices. Tendring is an known area of high deprevation. There are two extremes those with and those without. And some of us in the middle treading water!!
ReplyDeleteits very like that here , those who have dont see those who have not .
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