Monthly Archives: June 2008

yay \o/ Council tax rebate

Hurrah! Dad has had a phonecall from the council – he is entitled to council tax credit. He will be able to get help towards the 130 quid a month council tax bill to the tune of 38 pence a … Continue reading

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Grrrrrrrr

When dad got the letter from work saying that his sick pay had run out, mum rang “Job centre+” as you are meant to. They confirmed that incapacity benefit shouldn’t be a problem but would only pay 70ish quid a … Continue reading

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pending insurance….

Good news: Dads critical illness insurance covers parkinsons as a payable illness Less good news: It only pays out if you are under 60 years old….Dad turned 60 at the end of March so has potentially missed out by a … Continue reading

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Finally, some (good?) news…

Spent a manic day in London up at Kings hospital today with my dad to collect the results of his DAT scan. It confirms the theory that he is suffering from Parkinsons. Still, hopefully this is good news in many … Continue reading

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