Say hello

[Sarah_Mencap]

Hello there

It's lovely to see so many new people joining this community.

Please don't be shy. It would be great to hear a little bit more about you. It doesn't need to be long - just a quick 'hello'.

Many thanks, Sarah

[Sally426]

Hi It be great to use this, I started a bit already

Yours,

Amy Clarke

[carrieanne_mencap]

Hi everyone, really excited to be taking a look at this new online community and meeting some new people.

[Sarah_Mencap in reply to carrieanne_mencap]

Hello. Thanks for joining and saying hello

[Sgoust]

Hello um I'm 17 with learning disabilities among others and I got kicked out of college because my anxiety got really bad and now im too scared to go anywhere else because I feel like they won't support me

[Sarah_Mencap in reply to Sgoust]

Hello Sgoust

Welcome. Thank you for sharing how you are feeling.

I am sorry to hear that you aren't at college anymore. Anxiety can make life very hard. Have you talked to your parents about how you feel?

Your doctor would also like to know if you are anxious. Have you talked to them? Anxiety is something they will be used to helping people with.

Keep in touch

Sarah

[Margaret_Mencap]

Hi Sarah and everyone!

Very happy to be part of this new online community, such a great way for people to share their experiences, frustrations and the good stuff too

[Sarah_Mencap in reply to Margaret_Mencap]

Thank you. It is lovely to have you here.

[JacksDad]

Hi everyone

I'm Jack's Dad. He's 24 with athetoid cerebral palsy, microcephaly and whole pile of other conditions that mean he is a non-verbal wheelchair user. Despite all this he is a wonderfully sunny-natured young man, always full of fun and smiles. He lives in a wonderful care home in Somerset.

I have received the Family Hub emails for a few years and posted the occasional reply.

I'm Jack's Deputy for both Health and Personal Welfare, and Finance and Property. I applied to the Court of Protection myself and didn't use a solicitor.

I do have several close friends who also know Jack well, to whom I can turn to for advice when stuff crops up.

[Sarah_Mencap]

Hello JacksDad

I'm so glad you have made the move from FamilyHub to this new community

Thanks for sharing a bit about yourself. It sounds like you might be the person to ask about deputyship - it is something that comes up ever such a lot.

It's great to hear that you have a good support network. We'd love you to share any good advice on here when something springs to mind.

Again, many thanks for posting.

Sarah

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Hello, 👋🏻 I’ve just transferred from FamilyHub. It was a little confusing to be honest, but in my defence I’m fairly sleep deprived- I’m sure others can relate! I am the mother of a 15 year old with severe LD and mild ASD. He is home educated so it can be lonely for me. I find online forums very reassuring even if I don’t post much 😊. I look forward to meeting other members

[Sarah_Mencap]

Welcome Thomas-the-Tank

What a brilliant name you've chosen. I hope you get used to the new community but feel free to message me if there is anything I can help with.

It is lovely to have you here

Thanks

Sarah

[I_am_a_sibling Survey Community friend]

I'm Frances, and my brother has severe learning disabilities. We're in our 30s. I used the family hub and it was great to meet other people especially other siblings. Hello everyone!

[VictoriaCA_Mencap]

Hello! I'm Victoria from the Campaigns and Activism team at Mencap. Delighted to join the new online community!

[Sarah_Mencap in reply to VictoriaCA_Mencap]

Hi Victoria. It is lovely to have you here

[tiggybenny]

Hello,

I am Michaela and have three wonderful boys, my eldest who is 17 have cri di chat syndrome among other things he struggles with. I am looking to start talking to other and hopefully gain some information on things I now need to face as he turns into the world of adulthood and adult services.