darky Report post Posted April 22, 2006 i finaly got my cheque! ?380 for holiday, ?250 recreational, ?100 for a bike. what a result!! now just have to find the equipment i need for R sensory needs! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
palgem Report post Posted April 29, 2006 hi all we had a phone call today the lady from the family fund is coming to see us on thursday apparently she has been ill and is now trying to catch up will let you know how it goes bye for now paul Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flora Report post Posted May 6, 2006 (edited) How did the visit go paul? Edited August 19, 2006 by Flora Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
palgem Report post Posted May 6, 2006 hi lauren it went fine she didn,t realy say a great deal but we r getting ?300 for holiday also they will pay for gemma to have up to 29 driving lessons the only down side is she might have to change instructor as they only deal with bsm but as she has problems dealing with people the lady is goimg to see what they can do also she is going to see about ?150 bedding allowance as stuart is a constant bed wetter . we should hear something in three weeks so we wait again wiil let you know how it goes bye for now paul Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clintess Report post Posted May 6, 2006 can i ask how do they set up with bsm,do they send vouchers? as ive just got cheque and argos card thing,but letter just mentioned driving lessons but didnt go into details so not sure if cheque is for driving lessons or not. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
palgem Report post Posted May 7, 2006 hi i,m not sure as she didn,t go into details but she did say gemma would get a load of stuff through direct from bsm and once this came through she would have to sought her self out . but if you r in any doubt i would give them a ring as they have been helpfull to gemma when she has had to phone them if a little slow sorry we can,t help more bye for now paul Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clintess Report post Posted May 8, 2006 hi i,m not sure as she didn,t go into details but she did say gemma would get a load of stuff through direct from bsm and once this came through she would have to sought her self out . but if you r in any doubt i would give them a ring as they have been helpfull to gemma when she has had to phone them if a little slow sorry we can,t help more bye for now paul thanks paul ive just called them, the cheque is for outings/hoilday and they had forgotten to put in form for driving lessons so are sending it out to me today. i didnt expect either the additional money for outings or the argos card with credit. so both a real bonus,im looking 4ward to driving and being able 2 get bout with 5 children but im also very nervous. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Blue-Kat Report post Posted May 12, 2006 the FF visitor came out to see us a couple of weeks ago. she's asked to see a copy of forthcoming assessment before the application goes to the committee. at the time I said 'no problem' to sharing this, but not so sure now. I didn't feel she had a good understanding of the problems. The 2 day assessment is next week, not really sure what to expect, it feels like jsut ont one chance to get the diagnosis and everything is dependant on it. - Katya Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stresshead Report post Posted June 7, 2006 Hi, Had a visit from the FF lady yesterday, how long usually is it before you hear something? Do you get a letter 1st to say if you have been accepted or do you just get a cheque or vouchers inthe post? thanks for any help A Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zemanski Report post Posted June 7, 2006 (edited) I had driving lessons - they set it all up with BSM and BSM contacted me. FF paid for 40 lessons (you take them as doubles with BSM so it's 20 weeks worth) and 2 of each test. After that I got a reduced rate on lessons. I just got a new trampoline for Com, FF wanted to do it through argos but he has specific requirements and is so big now that we asked for a superior quality one and they sent us a cheque to cover it plus some extra the FF lady who came thought we should get for a holiday The money came 2-3 weeks after the visit I also know that they now have a contract with a scottish company to provide holiday bookings at a special rate and with specialist facilities if needed in a similar way to the BSM deal. Zemanski Edited June 7, 2006 by Zemanski Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lisann Report post Posted June 7, 2006 Hi All can I put a downer on BSM just be carefull with them I got the FF deal.I was waisting a lot of time I had to take my Therory very early doors because if you don't pass that then the rest of the lessons go on hold till you do.I too got the reduced rate but they only let you have doubles so it ended up being ?33 a week when my free lessons ran out. If you cancel a lesson less than 24 notice so if you are ill then that lesson is taken off the amount you don't get to keep it. I had a very bad instructor who use to mess about talking for 25 mins each lesson so I wasn't getting the full 2 hours driving.I have now moved to a different driving company who is brill i drive for 1 hour none stop get loads out of my lesson and have been told BSM basically wasted my time and some of my money.My new teacher only talks about the next lesson and what we will be doing after my hour has passed on not during my lesson.I could have been very unlucky and it prob' was a one off but thought I's let you all know. Love Lisa x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flora Report post Posted June 7, 2006 (edited) Hi, Had a visit from the FF lady yesterday, how long usually is it before you hear something? Do you get a letter 1st to say if you have been accepted or do you just get a cheque or vouchers inthe post? thanks for any help A The ff lady told me straight away that I qualified, within 3 weeks I had a cheque and gift cards. Edited August 19, 2006 by Flora Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Siadwell Report post Posted August 2, 2006 Applied to the Family Fund in middle of May, (asked for new computer, this one is steam driven, and a climbing frame) received a letter in July to say that someone would come out to see us within 4 weeks. Two weeks later a woman came out asked a few questions about our ds and how it affected us all as a family. One week later (today) we received a letter informing us that we could get help of ?600 for a computer from PC World, and ?400 for a climbing frame from Argos, unfortunately all the frames in Argos are too small so we asked if we could get one elsewhere, the woman on the phone said this should not be a problem. If only other organisations could be as professional as this life would be so much easier...Thank you FF. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lil_me Report post Posted August 5, 2006 Thank god for this post, I couldn't remember when we last applied so had a look through, anyone kno how you go about reapplying ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiley Report post Posted August 6, 2006 Just applied for the first time last week Holiday would be of no benefit to us as little one can't cope with the change... Asked for climbing frame for garden.... bike (his is teeny - he needs 20" at least - and i can't find any with stabilizers ) and some other bits n bobs. Everything crossed Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flora Report post Posted August 6, 2006 (edited) Thank god for this post, I couldn't remember when we last applied so had a look through, anyone kno how you go about reapplying ? Do you re-apply a year from when you got your award, or a year from when you first applied??? lilme... I'm wondering about your question too... Flora Edited August 19, 2006 by Flora Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
summertime Report post Posted August 6, 2006 Don't know if they are suitable but most universal stabilisers claim to fit up to 20" bikes, like these ebay link Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiley Report post Posted August 7, 2006 Just spotted this - thank you Summer <'> Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hev Report post Posted August 7, 2006 you apply again a year from when you got your award not when you first applied. i think the ff are brilliant,well worth applying Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flora Report post Posted August 7, 2006 you apply again a year from when you got your award not when you first applied. i think the ff are brilliant,well worth applying I second that! They were a god send to me earlier this year. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clintess Report post Posted August 8, 2006 ive started my lessons with bsm,my driver is brill int he four lessons(2hrs each)ive done hill starts.reversing,duel carriageways,roundabouts,meeting traffic,turning left and right.when he chats its normally for ten mins where i have drive to the place and again after lesson has finished.his is great so not bsm drivers are like that. you get 12 hours then you have 2 pass your theory(which i did last friday.first time) and then a further 27 before your practial,my driving instructer is going to hold a couple of hours back so if i fail i still have to start paying at a reduced rate(?17 per hour).if you dont get on with yr instructer you can change.from first being given the funded to when bsm called to book first lesson was about 4 wks they also give you five books and a dvd which helps loads to pass your theory and hazard tests. driving instructer is really helpful and works round when i can do it cause of the children and holidays and is adiment he get me through my test. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lil_me Report post Posted August 15, 2006 Smiley mab, someone near me does specialist bikes inc those for all disabilities and he can get stabaliser frames for big bikes, they go over the top of the back wheel, if you get stuck I can pop down and find out who makes them, but they are about ?70 if I remember correctly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiley Report post Posted August 15, 2006 Thanks lil me Everything crossed that they say yes! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brooke Report post Posted August 29, 2006 Hi I applied about 5 weeks ago and just recieved a voucher for computer and money towards a holiday i was very surprised it came so quick no questions asked at all noone came out either. I have heard though that if you child is on a high disability allowence then they dont need to come out to see you. Very grateful to this site as i had never heard of the family fund before so thanks Brooke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
board Report post Posted September 16, 2006 hello had the family fund lady called today she was very nice we sent letter of in may she said they are why behind she said it will take 4 week to let us know how we got on all the best jill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ange Report post Posted September 16, 2006 Hi! I recieved my FF forms friday, and I've just started filling them out this evening. I've got two lots to fill out, as I'm applying for two of my sons. I'll have to fill the rest of the forms out tomorrow, as I'm tired and want to put as much info down as possible zzzzzzzz!! Reading some of your replies has helped me, as i was kind of stuck as to what to request. A computer would be great for my boys. We already have a trampoline that i won!!! but a climbing frame and bike would be great too! Thanks for a totally great site with lots of helpful info Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
board Report post Posted September 23, 2006 hello had the family fund lady called today she was very nice we sent letter of in may she said they are why behind she said it will take 4 week to let us know how we got on all the best jill we had letter this moring they are giveing us evey thing we asked for the lady said it would take 4 weeks she was only here last saturday its nice to have some good new need it realy bad son had car crash last night he is ok thank god so all the best jill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiley Report post Posted October 10, 2006 Hi all How long does it usually take to hear from FF?? I sent our application form off at the beginning of August - and still haven't heard? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
board Report post Posted October 11, 2006 Hi all How long does it usually take to hear from FF?? I sent our application form off at the beginning of August - and still haven't heard? hello i sent mine of in may and didnt hear any thing till sept they are very busy at the morment all the best jill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiley Report post Posted October 11, 2006 Thanks jill - looks like i'm in for a long wait.......... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tilly Report post Posted November 21, 2006 Hi, A lady from FF is coming to see me tomorrow and said she will also want to see dd. Did your child have to be there the first time they visited. I have to supply the following; proof of earnings, a copy of her statement, address of school , names of professionals who know dd best, a list of any medication she may be taking. Are these the things that are normally requested and will she as my dd any questions. Tilly Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
board Report post Posted November 21, 2006 Hi, A lady from FF is coming to see me tomorrow and said she will also want to see dd. Did your child have to be there the first time they visited. I have to supply the following; proof of earnings, a copy of her statement, address of school , names of professionals who know dd best, a list of any medication she may be taking. Are these the things that are normally requested and will she as my dd any questions. Tilly hello my dd7 was there she said hello to my dd but my dd hide and said nothing to the lady she said thats all right just need to see her she was very nice its not as bad as you think the lady is very helpfull and tells you what you can have so dont worry about it just be your self once the womans been it only took a week for us to get the things we asked for so all the best jill Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ellisisamazing Report post Posted January 10, 2007 Have just applied for ff forms for first time, so fingers crossed! Would love to apply for Holiday, and some other bits...maybe a touch screen pc! Have just bought a new Condenser dryer on 23rd Dec and a new washer earlier in the year, so they aren't needed! Maybe a tv for El! Oh well, lets see eh? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deedee Report post Posted January 12, 2007 We applied for some orthotic vests for DS2 originally but when we had the home visit and the lady met the boys (M was in a meltdown) she suggested I ask for help for both.I didn't know what to ask for as I was embarassed really asking for anything! She spent an hour here asking questions about the boys and when I explained the trail of destruction left by M we ended up with a cheque towards carpet,gift card for mattresses and bedding(he still has accidents and chews everything).Gift vouchers for clothes for M (as he eats them),money for DS2's vests and a laptop for DS2 I burst into tears when I opened the letter as I couldn't believe someone wanted to help.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bikergal Report post Posted January 29, 2007 I applied for the second time earlier this month and I got a reply today saying we can have a laptop or desk top with printer from Dell. I'm really pleased dd1 will be over the moon. The first time I applied I was rather embarrassed too, and shocked at the cheque they sent. The best investment was the trampoline, which dd1 spends all her time on in the summer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Clareo2003 Report post Posted February 19, 2007 I applied for FF in October but have not heard anything yet I can see from this thread though that it can take months Clare x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mother in Need Report post Posted March 16, 2007 Have just sent mine off yesterday, for a trike and a holiday. Does anyone have any idea how long it'll be before we'll hear anything? And then how long does it take for the visit, and then for the results? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dolly Report post Posted March 16, 2007 I applied on line for holiday , its the second time i've applied . Within two weeks i had a cheque for �380 without any visit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rach04 Report post Posted March 16, 2007 does anyone no how long the driving lessons are valid for Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mother in Need Report post Posted March 26, 2007 Have just received a letter acknowledging my claim and saying that it'll take about 3 months to hear more from them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
