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ONS - 'Praise where praise be due'

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Janet

Janet Report 22 Jul 2006 11:51

Hello, I like a lot of people have been moaning about the service from the ONS lately - but today a result. Ordered 2 death certs on line on the 14th July, Estimated Despatch 20th July and today came back from shopping and what was waiting from me on the carpet was my 2 Certs - Pleased or what was I. So for once I would say 'Good Work ONS - keep it up'. Jan

Jane

Jane Report 22 Jul 2006 11:52

Me too. Perhaps we should only say it very quietly though in case they get complacent....

KathleenBell

KathleenBell Report 22 Jul 2006 11:57

I agree. I have just received two death certificates. Despatch date 21st July - arrived today 22nd July so I'm really pleased. They were sent TNT post which some people say takes longer (but that doesn't seem to be the case, and were delivered by GPO postman anyway) Also annoyed with myself as I'm expecting a marriage certificate (hopefully Monday), but have just realised that I've already bought this one (last year). Think the heat must be getting to my brain!!! Ah well, £7 down the drain!! Kath. x

Penelope

Penelope Report 22 Jul 2006 12:04

Yes definatly need to add my praises - ordered 2 birth and 1 marriage cert's on Monday at about 2:30 in the afternoon. Recived all 3 in the same envelope yesterday morning. Fantastic. Used a local RO for the first time on Monday, Sheffield. Sent cheque, application form and sae off at 3 in the afternoon. Received a copy of the actual entry (long sized) on Wednesday morning. Did'nt even wait to cash the cheque. Things are definatly on the up, lol. Pen x

Val wish I'd never started

Val wish I'd never started Report 22 Jul 2006 12:20

now I am upset got up extra early today so already tired , as mine were due for despatch the 21st but nothing came, now I have a whole weekend to wait uugghh.Just hope he is out when the Postie comes as I ordered quite few .