Three cheers for cheelu

Hi cheelu, I am fairly new to GN

With you all the way, Nelliesmol xx

Thanks ella

Fingers crossed for you smollie, let's hope this is just the beginning of a run of good luck for a change

jeni fortunately I don't have to make those decisions,but I know a certain amount about benefits from my own experiences,with DLA as my daughter had epilepsy and mum had AA and E has DLA and AGEUK where happy with my knowledge of them,we have a benefit review form that is filled out to highlight if other benefits are required then they are sent back to the office for an experienced officer to see who has qualified,I am going on a DWP course to be enabled to issue forms on the day otherwise they are self requested by cx....I would love this as a paid job....
ana Thankyou

NellieSmol I'm receiving well-deserved good vibes. Very happy for you. x

Sounds as though things are definitely looking up, Nellie! I'm so glad

Do you understand the criteria for DLA, AA ESA? They are all quite complicated.

Thank you all,really enjoyed my morning shadowing another adviser I was asked for my input and came home armed with a complimentary briefcase full of things I will need and a diary full of calls with a shadow and training dates,my first couple where a lovely couple and I so hope they get the AA they need and deserve....came out to find a message on my phone ...for a job interview would you believe,this will be Thursday it is for a school kitchen,hope I can combine the two if I get the paid job as it will be term time only ideal when E is home.
martin is happy in his little house,Sunday I reclaimed my territory by buying new cushions and putting furniture back where I wanted it

Voluntary work is great in lots of ways Nellie, so enjoy it.

Go, NellieSmol...one step at a time.

nelliesmol, Good to know you're going to do voluntary work. I do hope you enjoy it. I know I do. Good luck.

Lovely to hear from you nellie - I'm sure you'll be wonderful at the volunteering work. Glad your son's getting settled.

Hi soop thanks for asking had several thanks but no thanks emails,am starting volunteering tomorrow for a few hours each week but have to still get some paid work.
Haven't been around much as we have been moving my son to his new home,hope all well in soop land

NellieSmol Any update regarding the job search? You're in our thoughts.

Thank you soopxxxxx

NellieSmol Friday the 25th could be your day for your skills and strengths to be recognised and given the chance to take you forward. Many of us on this forum believe in you. Please continue to believe in yourself.

thanks ga won't let the buggers grind me down,realistically don't think I have a hope in hells chance of getting paid employment,all my skills are 10 years out of date,and a big employment gap to explain,it ain't gonna happen any time soon,I am pinning my hopes on the voluntary work,I have an interview next Friday 25th with Age uk to help older people with their benefit claims,I will be learning new skills and it may be a route to employment,that you can't learn in any classroom,I will be happier doing that as I am volunteering I have control over where when and how often I work,and training it's win win for me so best foot forward,only have until September 2015 then I can "retire" ,but I can carry on volunteering and they won't be on my back,when are your boys arriving,are you all organised and ready for them,like you my lovely OH much much younger than me is very hands on and supportive Would give his mum a huge hug and thanks for that if she where still alivexxxxxxliving to fight another day ,thanks for your ear think that is a good emoticon GNHQ have you got your listening ears on nelliexxxxxx

Aww thanks ariadne good job I have got you lotxxxxxxxnellie

Ah, nelliesmol (hugs) What a tough time you are having.

Dear NellieSmol - as if you haven't been through enough already!! I do hope it all works out okay for you and that you DON'T LET THE BEGGARS GRIND YOU DOWN!!

}} Listening ears always available here.

(}}This is my GN graphic for an ear, geddit?)

Never was any good at art!

jenihave just seen your last post,thank you,will google ,must admit I am finding the whole job seeking exercise very stressful,I have to take part in work related interviews,if I don't my ESA will sanctioned,I also have to take part in work related activities and courses to prepare for work.
Under older system I did obtain 15 points and was left alone ,it is affecting my health,xx

Hello Ninny, have we met before? - I think you'll find that most GNetters are lovable and, more important, loving, people and I am not sure what movedalot means by "others". I have had practical help, genuine compassion, moral support, many a good laugh and words of wisdom. What more could anybody want?

smoluski I thought that job searching was only if you're claiming jobseekers.
Have you looked at the schedule 3 rules? If you're in schedule3 you don't have to jump through these hoops. Alternatively, there is reg35 ie. the strain of WRAG activities could be detrimental to your health.
Some of the schedule 3 descriptors are for mental problems.
We saw one who had nil points on assessment but who we reckoned scored the magic 15 points and was schedule 3.
Fourty percent of appeals succeed!

ninny I think a lot are, its the few who are not I think that is probably what you meant isn't it?

Cheelu what a nice person you are. it's a shame a few other gransnetters aren't like you.