mel_jayne Report post Posted December 5, 2006 Got a phone call from the family fund this morning.I applyed in August for help with a holiday,as this was the first time i applyed i wasn't sure what i was allowed to apply for. The wounderful lady on the phone has give me �800 for holiday,�350 for tumble dryer(mine on way out),�100 cloths and Argos card for �100 for bedding and some more money on card for computer games. . I am in shock and happy.Can't believe how quick it was,i was told there was about 6 month wait. Now i have to decided where to go on holiday .Any ideas lost holiday was a nightmare came home 2 days early. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keepingmesane Report post Posted December 5, 2006 wow, how did you get that! have a good holiday wherever you go Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mel_jayne Report post Posted December 5, 2006 Hi keepingmesane, The holiday,i could get �300 towards the cost or �800 if i book through a brouche there going to send me with Thomas cook, as greatful as i am �300 won't go far with 7 of us.She asked me if i needed a washer or a tumble,just got washer but tumble on way out.The biggest suprise was the computer games,which she asked me what my son played with when i said nothing but computers she said that gabes would help,well yes of course . I still can't believe it only tried as my support worker told me to.If you haven't applyed and it will help you,you have got nothing to loose. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MichelleW Report post Posted December 5, 2006 How do you go about getting Family Fund? Is it means tested? I haven't been on holiday since J was 2 - could do with a break! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loulou Report post Posted December 5, 2006 Hi, You can apply online; family fund They give money to families who have children with disabilities. You can even apply if you don't get DLA, but i think this helps. They are fabulous! Loulou xx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
butterfingersbimbo Report post Posted December 6, 2006 i'm having driving lessons with mine!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mandyque Report post Posted December 6, 2006 It depends what sort of holiday you are looking for really, but there is a special needs hotel in Blackpool with the rooms decorated in childrens characters. It's very very cheap (�45 a week I think) and is, I am told, absolutely wonderful. It's called Daisy Chain and it's run by the Kensington Trust in Blackpool. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
