Date: 31.08.2009
From: lynne
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Subject: For Kirsty
Hi Kirsty I know you said you were off to university soon, don't know if you know this, appologies if you do. If you get a letter from your Rheumy saying you have arthritis and it affects your hands etc. so it difficult to write/type. then if you show it to your lecturers they will usually give you a little more time to put your assignments in. which is very handy when your having a flareup and not feeling well. I did this recently when at uni (postgraduate student) . Also check out student union they sometimes have bursarys for disabled students. They should also have a list of charitable trust that also offer busarys. I got £1000 from one cant remember the name of it will see if I can find it for you. Know the womens trust give small amounts of £100 out. Also they usually have a liaison officer.. a lecturer that looks after disabled student.. they can also get you some help with funds.. they did have a Govt scheme going where disabled students were given free of charge a laptop. My brother got one through it. not sure if it is still going but if you dont ask you dont get. Hope this is a help.. its always nice to get a little extra cash n stuff xxxxx Take care xxx
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Date: 31.08.2009
From: Lynne
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Subject: Re: For Kirsty
Just top add Kirsty got some money from these trusts. The womens trust Educational grants Advisory scheme Thomas wall trust The Broadlands Home Trust Hilda Martindale educational trust (got £1000 of this one) It s a little bit of work but it pays off.. plus i dont know what you are studying there are specific trusts also for different subjects check it out on google. Some are just for women so youve a bit more chance with them. Good hunting XXX
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Date: 31.08.2009
From: Kirsty
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Subject: Re: For Kirsty
Oh my, thank you so much!! I'll have to wait and see what happens but THANK YOU!! :D A teacher said that a Dictaphone might come in useful if I'm having a flare because I can record the lecture - I'm considering getting one! That's a great help! Lots of love xxxxx
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Date: 31.08.2009
From: Jill
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Subject: Re: For Kirsty
thats amazing Info Lynne, and Kirsty I do hope u find it all out.... dont ever feel embarrassed saying the word disabled....took me ages to accept that word.... anyway, u make sure u get evverything u R entitled too.....also make sure they have Grab rails in your shower room, they can also be added..... also, hope your room is on first floor or even better the ground flr, how does it work there Kirsty? Dicaphone a gr8 idea....Just alittle word of concern...... be careful who u tell what meds u r on.... sounds sad I know, but my m8 told someone her meds, and weeks later they tried to break into her house.... we think for her meds....cos there is a drug addict on her estate, u guesssed it, she told him !!!! Y I will never know.... so keep that info to yourself, honest there r weird peeps about that wld want what we take x
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Date: 31.08.2009
From: val h :-)
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Subject: Re: For Kirsty
when my son was at uni most of lectures were on internet after .so could down load them yours might do same .lynne was right claim for what u can we did not know about some of the things and lad he was there with got them and we were earning less than his parents lol
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Date: 31.08.2009
From: Kirsty
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Subject: Re: For Kirsty
Thanks guys, it's a big help. Talking about drugs, while I was on holiday one of my friends had a break down and ran off, and the first thing we checked were my meds, he hadn't taken any thank god. Yeah, I'm living at home which is great. I knew there was reason for why I was staying at home, and now I know lol. Val, that's really good. I might contact them tomorrow and have a yap with them to see if they do that. Thanks for the help my sweet peas! xxx
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Date: 31.08.2009
From: val h :-)
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Subject: Re: For Kirsty
never been a sweet pea before going to keep that love it sounds so nice. we want u to enjoy your time there. when i went round then with my youngest i looked at what pubs were around them and he looked at all that learning stuff. he kept saying why u keep telling me where pubs r i should be learning. as i told him i know nothing about unis but know pubs lol and knew he would be in a few being a student lol
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Date: 31.08.2009
From: Jill
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Subject: Re: For Kirsty
awwwwwwwwwwww ty thats real nice...i like being a sweet pea.... fankoo my ickle dumplin xx(( shes goona kill me now for calling her that))
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Date: 31.08.2009
From: val h :-)
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Subject: Re: For Kirsty
think i the dumpling kirsty to nice for one.
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Date: 31.08.2009
From: Kirsty
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Subject: Re: For Kirsty
Hahaha!! Little Dumpling... LOL!
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Date: 31.08.2009
From: val h :-)
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Subject: Re: For Kirsty
q. do you go dizzy scrolling down these things when they get long . good job i layed down or would fall lol
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Date: 31.08.2009
From: j
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Subject: Re: For Kirsty
yepski
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Date: 31.08.2009
From: val h :-)
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Subject: Re: For Kirsty
glad i not only one :-) like that yepski
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Date: 31.08.2009
From: Kirtsy
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Subject: Re: For Kirsty
Right my sweet peas, I'm off to bed now for some sleep. Lots of love, have a good day tomorrow Catch you later!! xxxx No more back flips while I'm gone :) lol
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Date: 31.08.2009
From: val h :-)
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Subject: Re: For Kirsty
spoil sport sleep well good luck hope all goes well tomorrow
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Date: 01.09.2009
From: Lynne
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Subject: Re: For Kirsty
Hi kirsty pleased you found the info useful. Like jill said please don't be afraid of using the word disabled. It is hard to get used to but if it gets you the help you need it's worth it. Plus it's better you start asking for the forms from the trusts now thet usually have a date that you have to claim by. And it can take a month or two to get money through. We don't want you with big debts. Xxxxxxxxxxx take care lynne :-D.
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