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https://youtu.be/WxBHvx2tbwg?si=fi0c9LwxAabU8ZYd I realise this was on ITV a month ago, but wondered how others felt about it? Involving Jon Sparkes new Chief...

My son with profound learning disabilities is going into supported living and I’m all confused about benefits? Will he get: PIP - mobility and care...

DWP plan to switch me from ESA to UC sometime this year, but I'm anxious about the move and the potential challenges. 16-hour workdays are not feasible due to...

Hi I'm just starting the process of applying to ss for my son who is 48yrs old next week for supported living it's already taken SS a year to finally make an...

Hi, I've just replied on a thread from a few days ago about supported housing etc but thought I'd make a new post about it. My son is nearly 28, autistic and...

my adult son with an IQ in early 80s wasn’t offered an appropriate adult when he was arrested for burglary to feed his drug habit, this wasn’t picked up on...

My son has entitlement to UC for a 2 bedroom rate as I care for him too. I have found it impossible to get a flat for him privately as Landlords don’t want...

I hope you're well. I’m reaching out to you for some advice, as I’m feeling unsure where else to turn. My daughter is 9 years old and undiagnosed autistic,...

Hi my ex partner gets the pip but my son wants to no if he can get the pip for himself as its his own money ?he's 17 and he has special educational needs and...

Hello everyone , I'm looking for advice really . My son is 8 years old he has high functioning level 3 autism , currently pre verbal ( he was non verbal) ,...

I have just started the process of getting my 48yr old son into supported living I was told I need deputyship I'm an appointee at the moment I was also told...

Adult safeguarding have got involved due to concerns of risk my son poses to himself and myself and husband whilst at crisis.A safeguarding meeting was held...

My son (42) has received notification that he must move from ESA to UC. I am nervous about the move as I'm concerned that I will make a mistake on the form...

Thinking but doesn't seem possible, flight from London, United Kingdom to Poland or Florida, USA. 25 year old nonverbal and low functioning autistic son...

My brother is 58 and has learning disabilities. He has always lived with my parents. My mum died in 2020 and he has continued to live with my dad, who is now...

I am an appointee for my son and that arrangement has worked very well. My son only has his benefits and no other assets. When he moved to supported living...

Our son neurodivergent son despie being well looked after 40 years and has caused us alot of trouble and grief over the years. We are now aged 71 and 80...

Hi,I was just wondering if anyone knows how long it takes to go through social worker/services for a flat for one to one as that’s what my disabled son needs.I...

I can get a mobility care as I get high rate PIP. I will get my support worker to pick the car as she will be driving mostly and I'm not bothered what brand...

I cannot believe they only have less than a £100 a month to live on that seems so unfair at the moment he spends a lot of his money he loves football shirts...

I'm sorry if I offended people.

Resides in supported living for 4 residents. Family member contributes £60 pw towards joint food/cleaning mtls. All utilities are paid separately. Recently...

Good evening, Since my mam passed away my disabled brother has moved in with us. I don’t really want to think about him paying for living with us but we’re...

my 58 yrold daughter has pmld. She lives in supported living on her own with funding from CHC for 2 carers 24/7. I heard on the grape vine that 2 carers had...

This chat has been a sanity saver I was getting so stressed it appears the social worker was wrong I had to speak to DWP today re change of bank details and I...

Hi, firstly thank you for reading. This is my first time posting and I was just wondering if anyone could please provide some advice. My daughter is a very...

Hello. My son is 14. His school is OK for now, but the local post 19 offer is not great. We think that the best option for him long term will be living in...

I have a learning disability and stood at the window in my supposed to be supported living flat that I do with my disability. Unfortunately it's a mental...

Our 3 children are learning disabled( 44,48 and 65 IQs) and 2 autistic. Get no support, nor ever have had from Local Authority. Still at home at 26,25 and...

Or will the CLDT give a person other IQ tests in the future? Is a IQ set for life?