Found this out on www.ukfreetv Freeview on Emley Moor requires aerial group/position BH, transmitter ERP 8166W, at 572m - EMLEY MOOR transmitter - ey Moor Transmitter Works: From Monday 14 April 2010 for around 2 months, transmissions from Emley Moor will be from a reserve antenna which may affect reception for some viewers. This is in preparation for digital switchover work and signals are liable to reduced power and short interruptions, for which we apologise. [DUK] Over the next week Emley Moor main transmitter: TV (analogue) Possible weak signal, TV (digital) working normally, Radio (analogue) working normally, Radio (digital) working normally. [DUK] Digitalsmidgeital

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Has anyone noticed that the digital telly reception seems to have been poor the last couple of days. Just tried watching Star Trak Voyager and the signal kept breaking up. Seemed to be fine for the adverts though. Hmph. MelissaTeddyBear.

I see where you are coming from buzby. What would this test of plausibility involve? I wondering whether the threat of the test could be used as a means of putting pressure on said tv repairman/bar steward.

Hello there, I have no legal knowledge about such matters but wonder if there was an agreement between the buyer and the seller for the buyer to purchase a *new* tv and what the seller provided was an *old* tv then has the seller breeched the agreement? Would there be any joy with this type of thing at small claims court?

I really hate to hear of people being taken advantage of like this. I know that the item was not purchased directly from a shop by your brother but it might just be worth posting this under General Consumer Issues. Surely when you purchase a tv you are entitled to a receipt and a guarantee. *Friend* should be asked to provide these items. Can just imagine he has told some old dear that her tv cannot be repaired she has paid for a new one and he has spent £10 on a spare part and flogged tv to your brother. Hope someone with knowledge in this area replies to your post. Cheers MelissaTeddyBear

Not sure what happened there but when you make a claim to income-based JSA the burden is on you to prove you are entitled to it. When it has been awarded then if the DWP want to change it the burden is on them to prove it should be changed. They do not think that you have £16,000 but come up with a decision that will produce a nil award. I know it is awkward to prove that you have £10,000 in cash because you do not want to walk about with that kind of money but you can prove how much you have in cash by taking it to be verified. I know that is not ideal but it is a solution. At some point even if you go to a tribunal you will have to verify your savings so it is better to save yourself a lot of aggro by doing it sooner rather than later.

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Hello people, Couple of weeks ago took my old Mum and Dad to the Post office to get their pension and guess what my car which is less than one year old broke down. You would think that the idiots involved in making cars would have got it right after 100 years but no. There is a whole forum involved with all sorts of cock ups about cars. My car is fitted with ABS and EBD but some idiots still insist on making cars without even ABS. How many more children need to be killed by people driving cars without ABS. OP refers in another thread to Sorry Teddy Bear, I don't think it comes anywhere near it given the shear incompetence of the service. How very ironic. When talking about incompetence the poster was not competent enough to check that sheer was the correct word to use not shear. How many millions did the government spend on the car scrappage scheme? Would you like to tell everyone which industry you are returning to work in HeliosUK. Is it a perfect industry or does the above apply to it. Yet again pot meet kettle. I have a life to live so will not enter further discussion on this matter.

Found this article which makes interesting reading. Priory Warns of Effects Of Unemployment on Mental Health September 16, 2009 by SallyPreston With unemployment figures released today experts at the Priory Group are warning that one of the side effects of a higher number of jobless could be a surge in the number of people seeking treatment for depression. Unemployment increased to 2.38 million in July and the figure this week is expected to be even higher and many commentators believe it will top 2.5 million. The shock of redundancy, loss of income and the subsequent period of unemployment and financial insecurity can be very traumatic and cause anxiety and depression. Work plays an important role in many people’s lives. It provides money and a source of social support. Many people feel that their job defines them and their place in the world, so losing that job can feel like a loss of status and even a loss of identity. This can affect confidence and self-esteem. Depression is a mental health condition that affects the way a person thinks, sleeps, eats and feels about him or herself. A stressful experience or upsetting event can leave a person feeling temporarily 'down,' but depression is a consistent low mood that lasts for several weeks or more and prevents a person from functioning to their full ability. Dr Niall Campbell, Consultant Psychiatrist at the Priory has identified a number of symptoms to look out for that indicate a depressive episode. • Things always seem hopeless. • Loss of enjoyment and interest in life, even for activities that you normally enjoy. • Crying much more than usual. • Feelings of inappropriate guilt, worthlessness, or uselessness. • Poor motivation. Even simple tasks seem difficult. • Poor concentration. It may be difficult to read, work, etc. • Sleeping problems. • Lacking in energy and extreme feelings of tiredness. • Difficulty with affection, including going off sex. • Poor appetite and weight loss or the reverse with comfort eating. • Irritability, agitation, or restlessness. • Physical symptoms such as headaches, palpitations, chest pains. • Recurrent thoughts of death. Dr Campbell said: “Leaving work, for any reason, can be stressful. Recent research has shown that up to 1 in 7 men who become unemployed will develop a depressive illness in the next 6 months. “Work and career are often the main source of worth and self-esteem. For men in particular, losing the outward signs of success, such as the company car or expense account and adjusting to being at home, looking after children and accepting that a wife or partner may become the main bread-winner can be very difficult. “Depression is not something that can simply be changed overnight and is not a sign of any weakness on the part of the depressed person. Depression can be a disabling and potentially serious condition but it can be treated through medication and therapy. Psychological treatments for depression are many and varied. They range from the emotional support provided by the regular opportunity to talk about feelings to a professional, right through to specialised forms of psychotherapy such as cognitive behavioural therapy. “The good news is that depression is a treatable condition. At a time when depression is striking more and more people it is important that the medical profession acts quickly to identify and treat the illness, allowing the sufferer to regain the positivity in their lives and tackle the issues, such as unemployment which caused the problems initially.”

Kelcou, About admitting defeat. I know from experience that it takes courage to acknowledge that you need help. I need help in certain situations but I am no less of a person for needing that help. What you have is courage. MelissaTeddyBear passes her pen with little teddy bears hugging on it to Kelcou to make notes about the things that she should put down on her claim form.

Hello legalpickle I can see that what you are doing is well intentioned but it is best not to rely on what you are told by someone on the telephone. It is more helpful if you can supply actual guidance that can be verified. I do not think that Higher Rate Mobility gets you Severe Disability Premium on Income Support. The reason I think this way is because of what it says in the Decision Makers Guide. Lower rate 23202 Single claimants, lone parents and claimants who are deemed to have no partner (see DMG 23205) are entitled to the lower rate SDP if 1. they are in receipt of 1.1 “AA” (see DMG 23071) or 1.2 the middle or highest rate of the care component of DLA and 2. there are no non-dependants aged 18 or over 2.1 normally residing (see DMG 23209) with the claimant or 2.2 who the claimant normally resides with and 3. CA is not in payment to anyone for caring for them (see DMG 23236)1. 1 JSA Regs, Sch 1, para 15(1); IS (Gen) Regs, Sch 2, para 13(2)(a) 23203 Members of a couple or polygamous marriage are entitled to the lower rate SDP if 1. each member of the couple or polygamous marriage is in receipt of 1.1 “AA” or 1.2 the middle or highest rate of the care component of DLA and 2. there are no non-dependants aged 18 or over 2.1 normally residing (see DMG 23209) with the claimant or 2.2 who the claimant normally resides with and Severe disability premium 23204 23207 Vol 4 Amendment 10 May 2003 3. CA is in payment (see DMG 23236) to someone for caring for one 3.1 of a couple or 3.2 or more, but not all, of the members of a polygamous marriage1. 1 JSA Regs, Sch 1, para 15(2)(a)-© & (d)(ii) and 20I(1)(a)-© & (d)(ii); IS (Gen) Regs, Sch 2, para 13(2)(b) Higher rate 23204 Members of a couple or polygamous marriage are entitled to the higher rate SDP if 1. the conditions in DMG 23203 1. and 2. are satisfied and 2. CA is not in payment (see DMG 23236) to someone for caring for any member of a 2.1 couple or 2.2 polygamous marriage1. 1 JSA Regs, Sch 1, para 15(2)(a)-© & (d)(i) and 20I(1)(a)-© & (d)(i); IS (Gen) Regs, Sch 2, para 13(2)(b) Look forward to further postings from you but would appreciate it if you provide references to support what you believe. Best wishes MelissaTeddyBear

Heliosuk Agreed there are a small minority who do from time to time fit the description of an oik as ee-bee has found. You mention about staff failing to follow procedure :- I did have a situation where we received a legacy which would have pushed us a bit over the limit you are allowed so got it paid into a family member account and we call it up in cash as and when so there is no trail. Pot meet kettle.

So RoundTable you have decided that the person who works at the Jobcentre and who goes out to earn a living and pay their taxes is an oik. How illuminating. From the Compact Oxford English Dictionary • noun informal an uncouth or obnoxious person.

Hello BabyBear39, When you say that you have a board coming up I take it that you have been asked to attend for a medical. If that is not right just put me right. I'm sure come Monday there will be more people around to respond to your post but in the meantime just to say that the qualifying conditions for DLA and IB are quite different and that the doctor who will be examining you for IB will be looking at your ability to do some form of work rather than the assistance you need. With regards to DLA as you probably know if you ask for a review they will look at what you are entitled to rather than just looking at increasing your award so potentially you could lose some or all of your DLA. The point at issue will not be whether your symptoms are worse but whether as a result of the increased severity of the symptoms your need for assistance has increased sufficiently for a higher rate of DLA to be awarded. That said if you have good evidence as to why the award should be increased it might be as well to arrange for an expert such as a Welfare Rights Officer to review the evidence and advise as to the likely outcome of a request to review the award. Best wishes MelissaTeddyBear