Car dramas

Well they say it never rains, then it pours....

Last week Dad's car died and this sent him into a spin. The end of the world as he knew it!
However, over the weekend we've got him a new (old) car - well done Graham for doing the leg work! Dad's outlook is brighter now he's got wheels again. And can get into the village to get his paper. He's even talking of getting out and about to visit people.This is a sign that he's feeling a bit more upbeat.

We're doing various form filling and paperwork things to make sure they are getting as many benefits and breaks as possible.
The Trading Standards Money advice team have been fantastic and pointing us in the right direction. They have managed to get Fife Council to agree to pay full care costs for Mum for a couple of months - this is good news. Thereafter, we will have to contribute £100 per week to the total care costs of almost £600 per week. We're working away on that one.

The important thing is Dad is not getting stressed with this side of things and can spend his last few months(?) just enjoying a good quality of life.

This week, he's got another appointment at Ninewells to see how he's getting on. Then I suspect he'll hit the road and do some friend visiting while he's still able.

Mum is doing fine in St Andrews and had a lovely time making a photo collage last week (thanks Jackie!). I hope to see her as soon as I can get down there.

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