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[Ordinarymum2]

Our 27 year old with profound learning disablilty, autism and non verbal was awarded 50 hrs care a week until a place becomes available at the local Day Service. I currently have a teaching post which is a job share. The remaining days I was signed to do relief teaching at other schools. As I’m only informed at 8am it becomes near impossible to find a carer at such short notice. I asked the council if I could be her carer on those two days and they’ve agreed!! I also will do more with her to prepare her for the day service than the other carers.

There is a bit of admin involved: I had to motivate my request and my get insurance etc. My husband will set up a payroll and employ me!!! It’s not a huge sum of money but will reduce my stress considerably. Usually the council don’t pay people as carers from the same household.

[Tracidu]

I hope it all works out for you , its not easy being a carer and having to rely on people . . I am glad your council has seen sence ?? Best wishes to your daughter.