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my son is 21yrs old He is none verbal but can say yes and swipe his hand for no he has CP visually impaired peg fed in pads can’t walk or stand wheelchair...

Hi everyone, this expert event is now over - thanks to everyone who joined the conversation and especially to Belinda for taking time to answer all your...

Hello all my fellow warriors I have two boys my oldest has learning disabilities ans adhd odd basically he's on the spectrum but he is 20 this year and is...

hi. My daughter is 58. I am her appointee for benefits. I am 80 years old. what is the best way to organise her benefits when I am no longer around. Can...

Hi, I recently had an invitation for myself and my 22 year old son, who is severely autistic with severe learning disability nonverbal, to book an appointment...

Hi, I'm disabled and live with my mother. I receive a care package from my local council.I want to help my partner buy a house that's close to me. I don't...

hello I provide support and help for parents wanting respite service and support to care for their children with learning disabilities or autism. Our email...

hello My son Has cerebral palsy Also has a feeding peg is visually impaired and has Hyperinsulinism Uses a wheelchair unable to walk He was called for...

hi Does anyone know of a hydrotherapy pool where I could take my daughter who has pmld. the south east of London or Kent. thank you.

Good morning, before l post my query can l just say l haven’t written on here before, but have been following it for quite a long time, and it is such a...

I have Deputyship for Finance but wanting it now for welfare and health for my son but is it worth the fight to get it? Thank you

Disabled person is currently on ESA in the support group. They should change over to UC in the future. I have deputyship with their Finances. What would happen...

Hi My son is 21yrs old He’s went into residential whe he was 18yr old He was getting CHC until he was 17yrs old Then it was taken off him had a short...

What is my son entitled to if he moves to residential care? Atm he has UC and PIP, both, which I manage for him. He is now in a special needs college daily and...

HiI am wondered if anyone knows of a reliable service provider, who specialises in Autism and can offer social support for an adult who has autism in the (...

Does anyone have any experience on being an appointee. As an Appointee for my daughter in dealing with energy company etc if my daughter does not have...

my 18 year old son we have been told can claim uc anyone help us with this he has autism severe and hyper mobility and dyspraxia

Hello, We're exploring areas with good support and services for our 17-year-old daughter, who has cerebral palsy, is visually impaired, and uses a wheelchair...

has anyone used one who they can recommend. My LA won’t fund a day placement as loved one is in a supported living service. My argument is once they finish...

hi, my daughter often reaches the limit in her bank account that she is allowed to have by dwp. As her appointee am I able to use the money for things not...

Planning to move relative with Downs and dementia from supported living to residential care. What do I do/Who do I contact first?

And if I can get into trouble with the DWP? I have a mild LD and severe psychotic disorder and under the learning disability team, (I've been sectioned 15...

Good morning. My 14yo son has a severe learning disability and he is also autistic. He is constantly (and I mean, constantly) trying to chew clothes/towels...

I like knitting and crocheting and people first and meeting people making friends and coffee mornings

hi am vulnerable adult/visually impaired. Need somewhere to socialise, day centre Feeling isolated have no care other than brother. He has his own life,...

Dear Community Just a little bit of advice on consumption and appliances. 4 Carton milk purchased for 1 person . This was lasting now it's not ? The...

I have severe quad spastic cerebral palsy, I am a wheelchair user and use an AAC device to communicate. I don’t have learning difficulties, more so issues with...

Hello, my daughter has recently moved into supported living and we have a financial assessment from the council to determine how much she has to pay. Do the...

Hi everyone, thanks to a grant from the Motability Foundation, Mencap is running it's first ever national survey on public transport. This survey is for...

Question for Belinda. My brother has autism, severe learning disability, is non verbal and lacks mental capacity. Nearly 5 years ago he was subject to a no...