Form Filling & Letter Writing
Chances are when you are setting up home you'll need to fill in a form or write a letter, maybe to a gas or electricity supplier, or even to let your bank know you've changed address.
Forms:
Some forms look really complicated, especially those that you fill in to claim benefits. If you can, make a photocopy of forms before you fill them in, so you can have a practice run at completing them.
If you get a form with accompanying information on how to fill it in, take the time to read it. If not, try to work through the form question by question, filling it in neatly in black ink (this will photocopy better). It's also a good idea to use BLOCK CAPITALS. If you can get someone else to check through the form when you have finished. If you fill in forms incorrectly or miss bits out, this could delay things for you.
Letters:
They key to writing letters is to keep them simple. Think about exactly what you want to say and maybe write down a short list of the points you want to include before you start. This will make sure you stay clear and stick to the point, as well as not leaving out anything important.
Look at the example below:
This layout is fine for most letters, but if you need any help speak to your Connexions Personal Adviser who should be able to help.
Lastly, make sure any forms or letters you send have the correct postage on them (some forms have pre-paid envelopes). You can get letters weighed at the post office if you're not sure how expensive it will be to send them, but generally if a letter is one or two pages long it will only need a first or second class stamp.
