Red Tape.....

[Jeza]

I am shrouded in it. Mic is 65 in about 6 weeks. Knowing the trouble I had in getting my pension a couple of years ago I rang the DWP. Told them the circumstances and the guy said a supervisor would ring me back. They didn't so I rang again today. How can you get a person who can barely talk to answer questions over the phone. I was about to explode. I thought I was appointee, according to the DWP they have had no communication of this. Give me strength. Will this delay his pension I asked (through gritted teeth) and if so will it be backdated from his birthday. I have no information on this was the reply. Ye gods, do different departments not talk to each other. Rant over.

[Jeza]

Please explain that hc.

[Mamyalynne]

I think that even though you knew it would be hard to have Mic home, it is the reality and as you say the day to day frustrations and tanglements of bureaucracy that are so hard to bear at times.

However get him home you did,as regards the State Pension, of course he will get it and even if delayed by red tape it will be backdated.

It is a hard road as I know, take care of yourself and pass on my love. ♥

[Jeza]

hc, I was told that as Mic could not hold a pen he could not sign to agree to POA so a solicitor would have to visit to see if he was of sound mind to agree to it. If he/she disagreed it would be a court job. Is this true?

[hc4361]

I may have spoken out of turn, Jeza, and if so, I apologise. I was assuming Mic has mental capacity. If that is the case, this may be of use to you. It will mean that Mic doesn't have to deal with anyone other than you and all of officialdom must deal with you instead of Mic.

https://www.gov.uk/power-of-attorney/overview

[Mamyalynne]

I believe a local Notary could do that Jeza, there will be some in your are.

[Jeza]

Mamya, caring for Mic is harder than I expected but I would still fight to do it. Red tape is another matter. Do they realise the stress they are causing me, and it is me. I keep all agro away from Mic. Maybe they do it in the hope I will give up.

[anneasquith]

I think having POA would resolve current and future issues. might get your money's worth.

[Mamyalynne]

It is hard at times not to think that someone has it in for you personally but remember often the people we deal with did not make the complex rules - they have to implement them.

[hc4361]

Ah, I see now how you are frightened of the costs.

It is still well worth you speaking to a local solicitor. Phone in the first instance and be prepared to print the forms off beforehand and, take them with you. Ask how much it would cost to certify the copy - I'm sure it won't be nearly as much as you fear.

[Jeza]

hc. I have glanced at this a few times, maybe I ought to have a good read, not tonight though. Bedtime for me as I will be up in a couple of hours to attend to Mic.

[Mamyalynne]

Night night Jeza.x

[tonyav]

G'night Jeza, and the best of luck with sorting this Red tape cr@p out.

[tamborine]

Help the Aged are v good & experienced with all the red tape listed here, some will also do POA for a lesser fee. Its Worth phoning them for help.

Keep well for yourself & Mic