tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790510248331911332.post2239255252089463751..comments2023-07-27T02:11:02.416-07:00Comments on Sarah Ezekiel: Life Without a Voice Sarah Ezekielhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08263830318167443946noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790510248331911332.post-19659202432342575732014-03-04T04:28:24.073-08:002014-03-04T04:28:24.073-08:00As somebody with wide experience of HMRC and their...As somebody with wide experience of HMRC and their failing processes and systems I suggest you bypass the call centre staff altogether and complain to the Chief Exec, copying your letter to the Director of Personal Tax and your MP.<br /><br />Chief Exex: Lin Homer, HMRC, 100 Parliament St, London, <br />Director of Personal Tax: Ruth Owen, HMRC, 100 Parliament Street, London<br /><br /><br />It's amazing how quickly they sprang into action when I did this for my mother who had had weeks of error and bad attitude. But you MUST copy to your MP for them to really jump.<br /><br />Good luck!<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790510248331911332.post-72356380801280184742014-02-17T09:18:35.568-08:002014-02-17T09:18:35.568-08:00Same problems here even though my wife speaks for ...Same problems here even though my wife speaks for me.Roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01388199282332799593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790510248331911332.post-75598703388522254122014-02-17T09:17:23.698-08:002014-02-17T09:17:23.698-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Roberthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01388199282332799593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790510248331911332.post-81290849842173910032014-02-16T10:15:57.353-08:002014-02-16T10:15:57.353-08:00Hi Karen, I confess to letting people pretend that...Hi Karen, I confess to letting people pretend that they are me in the past, because it's just easier. I'm not going to do it anymore, I want to see how far I can get with my computer. The challenge is on! Sarah Ezekielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263830318167443946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790510248331911332.post-13196884362699765762014-02-16T07:45:23.104-08:002014-02-16T07:45:23.104-08:00Sarah, thank you for sharing your story! You'r...Sarah, thank you for sharing your story! You're determination is inspiring! I find it challenging managing my father's care and I'm relatively healthy. I remember speaking on my father's behalf for the first time. "I'm his daughter. He can't speak. He has ALS." They wouldn't speak to me. I broke down. I had my husband call back and pretend to be my father. Sad. I wish my father had just a bit of your courage. Karen Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07112254697601834839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790510248331911332.post-50112964947046733772014-02-16T07:38:21.025-08:002014-02-16T07:38:21.025-08:00Thank you for sharing! You're amazing! I remem...Thank you for sharing! You're amazing! I remember speaking on my father's behalf for the first time. I just broke down when I said, "I'm his daughter. He can't speak. He has ALS." They wouldn't talk to me. I had my husband call back and pretend he was my dad. They spoke to him. You're an inspiration! Karen Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07112254697601834839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790510248331911332.post-68672751991431019722014-02-15T12:00:59.376-08:002014-02-15T12:00:59.376-08:00If it's what you want then you shouldn't h...If it's what you want then you shouldn't have to pay. The HMRC said that I just had to fill in one of their forms, same with the DWP. I don't think that being unable to speak should mean that you instantly become helpless - I'm more capable then some able bodied people! Sarah Ezekielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08263830318167443946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790510248331911332.post-42880845478823761662014-02-15T09:32:38.212-08:002014-02-15T09:32:38.212-08:00I juat read your article.
I have tears running dow...I juat read your article.<br />I have tears running down my cheeks. They are tears of frustration.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16929423440552938147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790510248331911332.post-62541291750735432212014-02-15T09:29:54.975-08:002014-02-15T09:29:54.975-08:00I juat read your article.
I have tears running dow...I juat read your article.<br />I have tears running down my cheeks. They are tears of frustration.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16929423440552938147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3790510248331911332.post-86066103795743291502014-02-15T09:01:57.746-08:002014-02-15T09:01:57.746-08:00Perfect Sarah x I looked into putting a appointee ...Perfect Sarah x I looked into putting a appointee in my place when I can't communicate. I thought this was a very responsible to do. However it would cost just under £1000 to do this via a solicitor. How do I afford that on DLA income? So no I am not able to do this. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com