lady coming to see me from family fund......

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By Gingatossa

Re: lady coming to see me from family fund......
Fri 4 Apr 2008 18:34

Hi sarah!
Have you had anything from the Family Fund before? If not, they usually come out for an initial visit to satisfy themselves that you fully meet their criteria! It sounds as though you may well ne in luck and get what you need! Pinkies crossed for you! I first accessed it 10 years ago and have had a couple of holidays from them once the initial assessment was completed. I can't use the service now as my partner has moved in with me and we are above the cut-off threshhold! Good luck!

By Gingatossa

Re: lady coming to see me from family fund......
Fri 4 Apr 2008 18:35

Oh, they are very quick when giving the money for things! They also have payment cards for white goods now, i believe!

By demilea

Re: lady coming to see me from family fund......
Fri 4 Apr 2008 19:29

we got help off the family fund last year for a new washer for my son the woman came out to our home because it was the first time we had applyed for it she came out and then she said she would have to write our case up on the computer to send back to the office for them to make a dission i think we waited for about 6 weeks to get our washer thay give us a card to go to comet.you can only reapply once a year for help off them

By kerry.

Re: lady coming to see me from family fund......
Fri 4 Apr 2008 20:36

we had a bloke come out- the boys had to be there- and he did an assessment.
But we got turned down despite him saying we should have applied for more than we did at the time. They said the boys were too young to be affected by their condition...
however, i appealed on the grounds that it was meant to be for disabled children and their families, and that we were all affected even if the boys were too young at the time.
then we were accepted. It took about 6 weeks after all that.

By kerry.

Re: lady coming to see me from family fund......
Fri 4 Apr 2008 20:37

ps now for washing machines and tumble dryers they give you a card that must be activated by ringing comet.
you must buy an extended five yr warrenty out of that money.
but you can add to it and buy a better machine.

By nicky4321

Re: lady coming to see me from family fund......
Fri 4 Apr 2008 20:43

hi ive had help from the f fund for 2 yrs now they are a big help when u 1st apply they make a vist but only to meet u and ur family when she came to mine my daughter was just 4 mths old and the lady i saw even suggested things i could apply for as i was new to the caring roll they have helped me with money towards a little holiday this yr take care

By katew

Re: lady coming to see me from family fund......
Sun 13 Apr 2008 17:58

hi all

sorry to sound stupid but what is the family fund???? is it only for when you care for children or when you care for adults too (my hubby has ms) sorry to sound thick but im not very up on benefits and there doesnt seem to be anyone to tell you what you can claim and from who !.

thanks in advance for your help.

kate

By nicky4321

Re: lady coming to see me from family fund......
Sun 13 Apr 2008 20:11

f fund is for carers with children under the age of 16 x x

By katew

Re: lady coming to see me from family fund......
Tue 15 Apr 2008 20:32

ta nicky

i hadnever heard of the family fund before.

kate

By kerry.

Re: lady coming to see me from family fund......
Wed 16 Apr 2008 12:30

hi Kate,
sorry but family fund is only for children up to 16.
there might be other agencies you could approach for help regarding your partner though- im not sure who as i care for children- but im sure there is someone on here who will know and can help you.....

Best wishes
Kerry