Sometimes things can move forward.
OK, sometimes it’s forced, but it’s still change.
Back to 2016 and our world changed. I remember being handed a help booklet with the Death Certificate. It explained all the stuff you had to do when your partner had died, how to arrange a funeral, possible help. It read like an IKEA Wardrobe Assembly sheet.
I remember reading the financial support section. It talked about claiming Bereavement and Widowed Parent Support from the Government. It explained that these benefits were available if you were a married couple with a child in full time education. In BOLD it said NO SUPPORT for Unmarried or Civil Partnership Bereaved Partners.
Fast forward all these years and CHANGE. A Successful Legal Challenge against the UK Government has overturned this rule. Now Bereavement Support has to be offered to ALL couples. So last night I completed the 12 page claim form, Hawklad is still in Full Time Education. No guarantees as the Government is trying to limit the damage BUT worth a try.
Better late than never…..
A Dad trying to cope with the loss of his Partner and becoming a single parent. 
OMG, a glimmer of hope. Fingers crossed for you, Gary.
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It is a glimmer, but will take that.
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Oh I hope you get the support you’re soon needs. Hugs 🤗
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Thanks Sadje ❤️
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You’re always welcome
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❤️
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I certainly hope you get some help. My goodness…
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They make it hard work for most and way easier for their friends. One day enough people will figure this out.
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All the best 👏🏽
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Thank you 🙏
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YAY!!! As it should be!
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Just got to keep trying
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🩶❣️
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❤️
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Good luck, Gary. I thought we took care of that difference decades ago. It scare me how backwards Britain can be sometimes. Can you apply for back-assistance? You sure could have used it for Hawklad!
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Still unpicking them here.
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My mother didn’t realise she was entitled to my father’s navy pension when he died (she thought it died with him) and the government didn’t help.
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They make it difficult or obscure for a reason sadly. Much easier to give out knighthoods…
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Excellent news and fingers crossed 🤞
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Might as well give it a go. Every bit helps
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I hope you are successful. You really deserve it
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Thank you Derrick
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Good luck.
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Thank you 🙏
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That’s great news, Gary. Fingers crossed and hoping for relief for you. I hope you can get the funding retroactive to 2016. 🙏
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Might as well try.
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What a gorgeous photo, peaceful and full of still beauty. Sending lots of love to you, Hawklad and the furry psychopaths.
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Thank you, yes it was very relaxing.
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Indeed better late than never. I handled the deaths of several people here and never got guidance or support of any kind. In such situations there are so many things to take care of and it is overwhelming. I have never even heard of being offered help by our government.
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It’s that line about no money available but then they can find it for other things
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As we say here: a light on the horizon! May it all work out in the best possible way for you, Gary!
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There is always hope ❤️
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I couldn’t agree more 💖
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Reading your book, that idea shines out.
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That’s definitely one of the core messages 💖
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Crossing my fingers for you.❤️
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Thank you ❤️
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You are welcome❤️
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I hope you got the bereavement benefits! Did you?
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No at the time, I wasn’t eligible.
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