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Any further update on this

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Any update for us on this?

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Yup get that in writing

What they say about if they made your parking bay into a proper disabled bay is correct anyone that anyone with a Blue Badge would be entitled to park in that Disabled Bay.

I had a neighbour that got a Disabled Bay put in and others with Blue Badges were parking in it and they complained to Council and were told the exact same and even I told that neighbour it would happen and it did.

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Can you just clarify I understand they will hold off on Blue Badge issue until a Medical Report but I assume the Council stated you can't have a Disabled Spot as you have a Driveway? If this is correct ask them to put that in writing to yourself

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Have you also contact the Local Council Private Renting Dept for the area that the property was and simply asked them if that Landlord is registered with them as this is now a legal requirement in the majority of the UK now that all Private Landlords renting properties are required to be registered with the relevant Local Council.

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Right you need to make another Formal Complaint responding to there response and asking that your Complaint is now escalated to a Stage 2 Complaint.

You point out the issue with the Parking and attach copies of there emails stating that it is your Driveway which they have confirmed in numerous emails so why in there response has that suddenly changed.

Have you contacted the Local Council and arranged an Occupational Therapy Assessment?

Have you due to your childs Mobility issues applied for a Blue Badge from the Local Council?

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My own Dad went into a Care Home during COVID and what seems to be happening with your Father at the moment at the present Care Home is he is there for an assessment to fully understand his needs as to what specific Care Home he would require as all Care Homes offer different levels of services for different medical condition.

Now this part I am going to tell you is very important NEVER EVER let Social Services Dictate to you or your Mother what Care Home he is going into as it is your choice (they tried similar with myself until I put them in there place and told them which Care Home my Dad was going into).

So do you research as you already know your Dads different Medical Conditions look into the different Care Home near where you want your Dad to be look at there websites, check reviews, give them a call and have a chat to see if they have spaces and would they accept your Dad, the ones that say they can arrange to visit and view the Care Home also check the quality care commission website for each care home to see there inspection reports

As stated DON'T let Social Services Dictate to you which Care Home you tell them as all Social Services are interested in is getting them off there books and into a Care Home and don't really care where it is.

They tried exactly what has been done to you and didn't like it when I pointed out I have Lasting Power of Attorney for both Financial and Medical and my Dad will go to this specific Care Home not the one you want that is a single room with one bed only. The Care Home I got my Dad in to his room was fully ensuite, built in wardrobes, TV, Wifi, the Care Home facilities had Day rooms, Hairdressers, Cafe, Cinema, small shop, enormous Gardens to walk around which also had a few large huts that were full double glazed so you could sit in there and enjoy the view of the gardens.

I know where you are coming from as this was a completely alien area to myself when my Dad had to go into a care home after breaking his hip and being sectioned in Hospital under the Mental Health Act (ended up my Dad had Dementia)

You take care of yourself

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I have to agree with dx100uk

How they suddenly came to the conclusion it is rising damp and that we may need a new damp proofing course really.

Also the excuse of multiple forms of damp they are unable to make an insurance claim really.

1. Write and ask them for a copy of there report that states it is rising damp and that we may need a new damp proofing course .

2. Write and ask them for a copy of there Building Insurance Policy

Also this Topic on the Forum may be a good read for you to see how this lot operate:

Hi Bazooka Boo

Sorry for the delay and may be a bit late but the Article 41 the are referring to is in this link:

https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/517104/HOCS_FOI_2016_02036___Attachment-_War_Pension_Scheme__WPS__five_stages_of_claims_consideration.pdf

Note it is an Automatic PDF Download and if you look at Page 5 of the PDF the Article 41 Reference is there

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For Article 41 cases the onus is on the claimant to establish that the injury is attributable to or aggravated by service.

Here is the PDF:

HOCS_FOI_2016_02036___Attachment-_War_Pension_Scheme__WPS__five_stages_of_claims_consideration.pdf

@Buzzy_Bee_ If you wish to get advice for your issue please start your own Topic

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I can appreciate your point of view on this but

1. Those electricians that may have said the c2 fault has been like that for 30yrs how exactly would they know that as they wouldn't.

2. The Housing Association are going off their contractor that they employed to carry out the test and their report and have deemed a full rewire is needed.

3. You have not actually provided any written evidence bar what you have been told verbally to the Housing Association which they will class as hear say.

4. If you do refuse the full rewire the Housing Association may go down the route of you are in breach of your Tenancy Agreement

5. If they do still insist on the full rewire it does not stop you putting some thing to them that there contractor must ensure is done and they agree to this in writing to you i.e.

a) A list of the works for each day of the rewire and which rooms will be work in on each day.

b) the contractor must ensure that everything is covered and protected from dust etc.

c) the contractor must ensure to clean up there mess at the end of each day.

d) you must have a point of contact and a phone number to contact them during these works.

e) any damage caused by the contractor during the works must be rectified by that contractor.

f) it must be taken into account by there contractor and Housing Association that you suffer from asthma which dust during these works will set off.

 What you need to do is follow the Housing Associations Complaints Procedure and put all this into a Formal Complaint in writing which the Housing Association has to log and is open to view by the Regulator on inspection.

Make sure you title your letter "FORMAL COMPLAINT"

Jobcentre Plus services for the armed forces and their families

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How DWP is improving support for members of the armed forces and their families under the Armed Forces Covenant.

As part of the Armed Forces Covenant, DWP is improving the way current and former members of the armed forces and their families access Jobcentre Plus services. This includes having an armed forces champion in every Jobcentre Plus District who ensures that we provide support that meets the needs of the armed forces community.

This publication explains the role of the armed forces champion and the improvements to the way members of the armed forces and their families access our services.

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Jobcentre Plus services for the armed forces and their families

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How DWP is improving support for members of the armed forces and their families under the Armed Forces Covenant.

As part of the Armed Forces Covenant, DWP is improving the way current and former members of the armed forces and their families access Jobcentre Plus services. This includes having an armed forces champion in every Jobcentre Plus District who ensures that we provide support that meets the needs of the armed forces community.

This publication explains the role of the armed forces champion and the improvements to the way members of the armed forces and their families access our services.

READ MORE HERE:

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Couple of links for you on Rent Increases:

Rent increases for private tenants - Shelter England

ENGLAND.SHELTER.ORG.UK

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Find out how much your rent can go up by and how often your landlord can increase your rent if you are a private renter with an assured shorthold...

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Yes I agree the Landlords Insurance may cover this but the Landlord could take a hit with the Insurance Company when they come to renew increasing the Landlords premiums.

The issue is the damage was caused by the Tenant that is in residence at present although accidental it was still damage they caused.

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I have to agree with Bankfodder on this and it is also best to be upfront with the Landlord.

As for the toilet cistern cover as mentioned have a look on ebay or do an internet search for local reclamation or salvage yards in your area also

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Thanks for that update and that is a shocking length of time to have to wait for the ombudsman and IMO you should make your Local MP aware of these shocking timescales for the Housing Ombudsman.

I also fully appreciate that this would have taken its toll on you personally and if you need to take time out for you health then you do so as your health is more important.

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Just checking how things are going as still haven't heard from you since my last post and hope you are OK.

How did the meeting go and were SHP present?

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This is the link to the Welsh Government Guidance on the New Standard Occupational Contracts: (Note it actually answers the questions you are asking)

Standard occupation contracts: guidance [HTML] | GOV.WALES

WWW.GOV.WALES

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This guidance helps to explain the meaning of the terms included in occupation contracts.

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Phone Shelter and speak to them they deal with this sort of situation a lot

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Well if the gas engineer has been out then where is your copy of the Gas Safety Certificate tut tut tut Landlord at it again get onto him and request a copy of that Gas Safety Cetificate as you are entitled to and should have been given a copy.

Hi Bazooka Boo

One thing I did well it was the War Pension Agency at the time when they refused my Hearing Claim and I challenged them.

1. The Audiologist in London that carried out the Test wrote to the WPA and challenged them on who made the decision and there Medical Qualifications.

2. I also wrote and challenged on what Medical Qualification the individual hade that made the decision to refuse my claim.

They ended up playing ping pong letters until the London Audiologist basically threatened them if they were challenging his medical experience and qualifications and they basically backed down.

In your case I would ask for the Medical Qualification of those Individuals that mad the decision to refuse your claim as IMO this is very relevant because if they have NO Medical Qualification then what right do they have to refuse such a claim.

Hi Bazooka Boo

Thanks for the update and as for representation try speaking to the RBL or any local Veterans Groups.

I know you probably have but have you sent the MOD a SAR if not I would and mark it URGENT as required for a Tribunal.

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If you are in England I do hope the Landlord has given you a copy of the How to Rent: the checklist for renting in England as that is a legal requirement that you are given a copy.

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Could I also ask has the Agent acting on your behalf or yourself clarified with this warehouse that the goods that were supposedly stolen from that warehouse has been reported as theft of these goods to the Police and they have a Crime Reference Number which I am sure any Insurance Company would ask for.