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Forum: France

Apr 30th 2006, 9:33 pm

Replies: 11

Care homes

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Posted By Pigwiggen

Re: Care homes

That thread that I kicked off has certainly exposed a can of worms, hasn't it, and the answers have proved to be most illuminating. My wife and I are certainly rethinking our plans, for life has...

Forum: France

Apr 25th 2006, 4:04 am

Replies: 11

Care homes

Views: 5,526

Posted By Pigwiggen

Re: Care homes

Many thanks to both of you. That's very reassuring and keeps my plans on track.
It's great to have such swift and helpful advice.

Forum: France

Apr 24th 2006, 3:12 am

Replies: 11

Care homes

Views: 5,526

Posted By Pigwiggen

Care homes

As a youthful 70 year old, I am keen to make the move to France but am concerned about my ' twilight years'. Does the State provide Care Homes for the elderly as is done in the UK? Would I need to...

Forum: France

Mar 31st 2006, 10:44 pm

Replies: 7

Winter Fuel payments and Newsletters

Views: 964

Posted By Pigwiggen

Re: Winter Fuel payments and Newsletters

Many thanks for that help. I shall contact them forthwith.

Forum: France

Mar 25th 2006, 12:04 am

Replies: 7

French courses - recommendations?

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Posted By Pigwiggen

Re: French courses - recommendations?

I'd strongly recommend your trying eBay. There are generally plenty of sets available there for both basic and Advanced levels.
Mine came from there and were fine, and MUCH cheaper.

Forum: France

Mar 22nd 2006, 7:55 pm

Replies: 7

Winter Fuel payments and Newsletters

Views: 964

Posted By Pigwiggen

Re: Winter Fuel payments and Newsletters

Many thanks, Bourgogne.I did mange to contact the Pension people and they confirmed what you have said. A relief!
As regards that newsletter, I tracked that down as well, so for anyone who's...

Forum: France

Mar 22nd 2006, 1:03 am

Replies: 7

Winter Fuel payments and Newsletters

Views: 964

Posted By Pigwiggen

Winter Fuel payments and Newsletters

To begin, I should like to put in a query about Winter Fuel payments. Are they being paid to pensioners who have relocated to France, or was that squashed?
Secondly, about eighteen months ago, I...

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