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Val for Money

A series of blogs on the financial challenges we face when our health falters. When things went wrong for her husband John, the first thing Val discovered was a sense of being alone. She had to dig deep and demand what they were entitled to. That included the right care but also the right money help that, it turned out, was there all the time…

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Val for Money

Blue Badge Boon

06/04/2020 - by Val - Leave a Comment

The Blue Badge has been a really good thing. When you fill in the form, make sure you tell it how it is. The getting in and out of the …

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The comfort of strangers
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The Comfort of Strangers

02/03/2020 - by Val - Leave a Comment

This month Val discovers the power of reaching out to friends both new and old and the value of getting specialist advice from the experts There are many charities out …

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Feeling The Benefit

03/02/2020 - by Val - Leave a Comment

Financial help is out there when someone we care for becomes ill. But it’s not always easy to find. This month’s Val for Money looks at how to go about …

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For Crying Out Loud

04/01/2020 - by Val - Leave a Comment

This is the first of a new series of blogs on the financial challenges we face when our health falters. When things went wrong for her husband John, the first …

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