Independent Welfare Rights Advice FREE SERVICE!!

[freemanjack]

http://www.wellfair.org.uk now online folks. email; team@wellfair.org.uk
Skype me free-manjack or wellfairy if you want connecting with a welfare and benefits advisor that has started a free advisory service in the face of the massive govt cut coming down the pipeline! or tune into http://www.tnsradio.ning.com Thusdays 4pm-6pm to hear the Wellfairy's first radio show. You can now email; wellfairy@wellfair.org.uk or skype; well fairy
utoobs from her new channel and tnsradio show;

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thQrYGelOWo

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GyAN_YlptZo

[tr0niks]

Really looking forward to this. Already a big fan of TNS.

Have experienced the the benefit system from both sides - inside for 12 years and now outside for last 6.

Very concerned about changes due soon with universal credit. I personally saw a major change in attitude when the jobcentre took over DWP (previously Benefits Agency). Anyone who thinks the jobcentre staff are officious and arrogant , just wait until you are dealing with taxman attitudes - they are the ultimate Vogons!

[freemanjack]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Li8AoNOtjZQ

Wellfairy's first show from last night. Skype; wellfairy to get in touch if you need advice.

[freemanjack]

Just a quick thank you for all the kind support and offers of assistance. Sometimes this community pulls together and just exceeds any expectation of mine and proves its true worth. In our first week we already have two ex dss insiders who will be joining Wellfairy in helping people access the assistance promised by the social contract.
fmj.

[losecontrol]

Perhaps this is a good time, for you who are receiving the "benefits" to consider breaking free from the system all together. Surely you must have thought about it?
I am guessing that receiving benefit from the state, whilst decrying it on here, does not sit comfortably with you.
Could you not band together, pool your resources, and go "off grid" or am I being too simplistic?

[tr0niks]

Perhaps this is a good time, for you who are receiving the "benefits" to consider breaking free from the system all together. Surely you must have thought about it?
I am guessing that receiving benefit from the state, whilst decrying it on here, does not sit comfortably with you.
Could you not band together, pool your resources, and go "off grid" or am I being too simplistic?

I think about off-grid living all the time. Even so, there seems little possibility of being totally free of the system, at the moment. We have friends from Tinkers Bubble in Somerset - one of very few eco-communities. They have had major problems with planning officers and still have many restrictions on what they can do.

If I had found my way here 5-10 years earlier I would probably be long gone now and happily living in my own little domain. Unfortunately, my physical and financial health make it more difficult. We have moved to get a bigger garden to grow food in and maintain a good circle of friends all seeking to learn the skills required for a better way of living closer to nature.

I worked and paid in for many years so do not have a problem with what I am getting back now. It would be really nice not to need it but it isn't a practical option... yet!

[freemanjack]

Latest radio show; Meet the Wellfair team.....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHj14wRRBjs

contact form available @
http://www.wellfair.org.uk
or contact wellfairy direct; wellfairy@wellfair.org.uk
or skype; well fairy

[dreyman]

Very interesting Jack,
certainly is/has the makings of a very useful community resource. Well done to all involved and keep us updated.

Dreyman

[freemanjack]

Very interesting Jack,
certainly is/has the makings of a very useful community resource. Well done to all involved and keep us updated.

Dreyman

Cheers dood, appreciated. We have been getting an incredible amount of support with this project and conversely have provided more support for those in need of help than we could have imagined possible in such a short space of time. It has taken on a life of its own in the three weeks since first discussing the principal with friends.
fmj.

[llewop]

much needed service especially for those that the DWP ignore! its about time i got some of the tax back that ive paid into the system. wellfairy and tr0niks have given a lot of their time to help me as DWP have tried their best to make it impossible for me to claim help! (i couldnt claim anything as i once worked outside UK)

so....... again, thanks to them both and for everyone else involved with this!