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representative needed PIP

friend with severe learning difficulties and becker muscular dystrophy in tertiary stage is being called for a PIP health assessment - he needs someone there...

friend with severe learning difficulties and becker muscular dystrophy in tertia...

kennio999

•5 years ago

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Business advice for someone with learning difficulties.

Good morning I have just signed in and its very interesting to read all the posts and to see all the daily struggles you all have and we can certainly relate...

Good morning I have just signed in and its very interesting to read all the pos...

justcallmemum

•5 years ago

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Information and awareness event - Leighton Buzzard on Friday 2nd August 2019 2pm to 5pm

If you live in or near Leighton Buzzard, check out this event on Friday 2nd August, 2pm to 5pm at St Barnabas Church, Leighton Buzzard.

If you live in or near Leighton Buzzard, check out this event on Friday 2nd Augu...

Service-manager

•5 years ago

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2-day work experience in Tunbridge Wells

Our charity (Head2Head Theatre) is visiting Tunbridge Wells on 27 & 28 August. We are looking for a student volunteer to perform with our professional acting...

Our charity (Head2Head Theatre) is visiting Tunbridge Wells on 27 & 28 August. ...

Head2Head

•5 years ago

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helping others with mental illness online

im new here im hoping to help others with mental health issues online helped a friend through depression

im new here im hoping to help others with mental health issues online helped a ...

david45yrs

•5 years ago

1 Reply

It's the school holidays - how are you feeling?

For lots of families, the arrival of the school holidays means a bit of a break and an chance to spend some time together. But the arrival of the summer...

For lots of families, the arrival of the school holidays means a bit of a break ...

Sarah_Mencap

•5 years ago

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mental helath issues

am i the only one going though mental helath issues

david45yrs

•5 years ago

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Hot?

Blimey its hot

simon1241

•5 years ago

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I need to find a job but I have learning difficulties and i can’t tell my family that I have not got a job

I need to find a job ASAP as I currently live in a rented accommodation via my local council. I need someone to help me find a job and someone to talk to about...

I need to find a job ASAP as I currently live in a rented accommodation via my l...

Ashleyhasproblems

•5 years ago

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Learning Disability Research - Diagnosis

Hi all, I am doing some learning disability research at the University of East London. I am interested in finding out how to improve the experience of testing...

Hi all, I am doing some learning disability research at the University of East L...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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Help with my sons finances

Hi everyone. I'm new to this group and need some advise on how to support my 38 year old son. He has autism and moderate learning disabilities and has been...

Hi everyone. I'm new to this group and need some advise on how to support my 38...

Sonny28

•5 years ago

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Where should I go for assessment, so I can be safeguarded and be protected

Hi I have a number of disabilities, Autism, Dyslexia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, just to name a few I have been told in the past that I should be registered...

Hi I have a number of disabilities, Autism, Dyslexia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrom...

Dr_Charra

•5 years ago

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Applying to be a Deputy?

I am trying to complete the forms to apply to become my daughters deputy but need to find someone to carry out the Mental Capacity Assessment, can you...

I am trying to complete the forms to apply to become my daughters deputy but nee...

jp1003

•5 years ago

7 Replies

National Police Autism Association

I saw a tweet the other day about the National Police Autism Association http://www.npaa.org.uk/. I had never heard of them before. I just wondered if there...

I saw a tweet the other day about the National Police Autism Association http://...

crazysquirrel

Moderator•5 years ago

1 Reply

Struggling with adopted son

Hi we are struggling with behaviour problems with our adopted son ,only happens at home ,we have 3 other boys at home ,sudden violence ,swearing ,back chatting...

Hi we are struggling with behaviour problems with our adopted son ,only happens ...

Nitt

•5 years ago

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Didnt get the emails

Thought my emails would be from mencap but just realised they are from HEALTHUNLOCKED? I dont open all emails so I've just realised I've missed some from here....

Thought my emails would be from mencap but just realised they are from HEALTHUNL...

Mumof2gls

•5 years ago

1 Reply

New here and in desperate need of advice

Hello, I’ve only just joined this forum, I’m a 49 year old female and I have quite complex mental health problems, I also have a 46 year old brother with...

Hello, I’ve only just joined this forum, I’m a 49 year old female and I have qui...

Squeal

•5 years ago

3 Replies

Emotional wellbeing in parent carers

I am researching emotional wellbeing in parents of a child with a learning and/or developmental disability (i.e. autism), aged between 2 - 11 years old. I want...

I am researching emotional wellbeing in parents of a child with a learning and/o...

affinityhub

Expert•5 years ago

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Have you ever been trolled online?

Ciara is a writer and a campaigner and she has written this great article about how to stop the trolls....

Ciara is a writer and a campaigner and she has written this great article about ...

Sarah_Mencap

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Bank accounts and learning to manage money

Hi. My daughter is a young adult with a learning disability and she is struggling with money. She has a bank account (that doesn’t have much money in there,...

Hi. My daughter is a young adult with a learning disability and she is struggli...

Grace2232

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Getting an adults learning disabilities diagnosed?

Hi all, wondering if someone can help. My in-law is struggling to claim benefits she is entitled to. Basically she seriously struggles with maths, English,...

Hi all, wondering if someone can help. My in-law is struggling to claim benefits...

3434Loren

•5 years ago

8 Replies

Steven looking for a news friends and girlfriend.

Hello all, I'm Steven 50 from Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 , I'm single and no kids.I'm looking for a new girlfriend, I'm into lots of things, I like football,...

Hello all, I'm Steven 50 from Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 , I'm single and no kids.I'm...

Steven50

•5 years ago

5 Replies

Meeting new friends and dating

Someone has just been in touch, by direct message, to ask about meeting friends and dating. I thought you might find this interesting A dating agency can be...

Someone has just been in touch, by direct message, to ask about meeting friends ...

Sarah_Mencap

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Support

I moved my son from a supported living residence that was unsuitable. Acting on advice I moved him out of the borough, this was a massive mistake, how can I...

I moved my son from a supported living residence that was unsuitable. Acting on ...

multicoloured

•5 years ago

2 Replies

Recipes for a hopeless cook?

Hopefully it is ok for me to post about this.I am hopeless with cooking - particularly healthy cooking. I lack imagination and just eat the same meals again...

Hopefully it is ok for me to post about this.I am hopeless with cooking - partic...

crazysquirrel

Moderator•5 years ago

9 Replies

What's on your mind?

I know many of you are busy taking part in the Looking after yourself conversation -...

I know many of you are busy taking part in the Looking after yourself conversati...

Sarah_Mencap

•5 years ago

1 Reply

For one week only

Starting today, Monday 1 July, we're focusing on what you can do to look after yourself. Our expert, Jo, is here all week to answer questions and share ideas....

Starting today, Monday 1 July, we're focusing on what you can do to look after y...

Sarah_Mencap

•5 years ago

2 Replies

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All posts for July 2019

representative needed PIP

Business advice for someone with learning difficulties.

Information and awareness event - Leighton Buzzard on Friday 2nd August 2019 2pm to 5pm

2-day work experience in Tunbridge Wells

helping others with mental illness online

It's the school holidays - how are you feeling?

mental helath issues

Hot?

I need to find a job but I have learning difficulties and i can’t tell my family that I have not got a job

Learning Disability Research - Diagnosis

Help with my sons finances

Where should I go for assessment, so I can be safeguarded and be protected

Applying to be a Deputy?

National Police Autism Association

Struggling with adopted son

Didnt get the emails

New here and in desperate need of advice

Emotional wellbeing in parent carers

Have you ever been trolled online?

Bank accounts and learning to manage money

Getting an adults learning disabilities diagnosed?

Steven looking for a news friends and girlfriend.

Meeting new friends and dating

Support

Recipes for a hopeless cook?

What's on your mind?

For one week only

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

What's your link to learning disability?

Topics

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