Mon Jan 10, 2022 7:32 am
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Well, I'm not known for a sunny , optimistic view of the world, nor for being a fan of this administration, but, in the last 2 weeks.
1) I have renewed my shortly to expire photocard driving licence on-line with the DVLA and received my new licence by post within 2 weeks as promised, despite the Xmas holidays.
2) Having applied on-line as soon as I could, (4 months before state pension age), I have received my first state pension payment into my bank account from the Pension Service, on the date promised, and for the amount predicted.
Well done both.
(I think, that having read about serious delays with both services, I had been preparing for disappointment. The key to the rapid responses may have been the fact that I used the on-line applications. If anyone is looking for help and advice on how to apply for these services, I would recommend the on-line approach.
See what I did there ).
1) I have renewed my shortly to expire photocard driving licence on-line with the DVLA and received my new licence by post within 2 weeks as promised, despite the Xmas holidays.
2) Having applied on-line as soon as I could, (4 months before state pension age), I have received my first state pension payment into my bank account from the Pension Service, on the date promised, and for the amount predicted.
Well done both.
(I think, that having read about serious delays with both services, I had been preparing for disappointment. The key to the rapid responses may have been the fact that I used the on-line applications. If anyone is looking for help and advice on how to apply for these services, I would recommend the on-line approach.
See what I did there ).