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Respite care and support

Hello. We are looking at using respite care for the first time for our 20-year-old with Learning Disabilities. Does anyone have any idea what we can expect or...

Hello. We are looking at using respite care for the first time for our 20-year-...

KP69

•4 years ago

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Advice

I’ve had 2 children diagnosed with moderate learning difficulties today and don’t really understand it.they are also diagnosed with ASD and ADHD. We don’t get...

I’ve had 2 children diagnosed with moderate learning difficulties today and don’...

Trish0703

•4 years ago

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SEN friendly driving instructor Nottingham

Can anyone recommend a driving instructor for a 17 year old with learning difficulties in Nottingham? I’ve approached Rob Cooling of Apple Driving school but...

Can anyone recommend a driving instructor for a 17 year old with learning diffic...

VinceNoir

•4 years ago

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Hi I live in Nottingham with my husband we have son who is Autistic he is 46 years old soon to be 47 in February My husband and myself are both retired

Hi I live in Nottingham with my husband we have son who is Autistic he is 46 ye...

Gracey1961

•4 years ago

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Housing/sharing

My cousin, who has learning difficulties and lives in a two bedroomed property. We wondered if would be possible for him to have someone share within him I...

My cousin, who has learning difficulties and lives in a two bedroomed property. ...

Ginjules

•4 years ago

6 Replies

We're looking for a new digital engagement officer

Hello We're looking for a new person to join our team. The focus would be on writing emails and social media posts. It would suit someone who wanted to work...

Hello We're looking for a new person to join our team. The focus would be on wr...

Sarah_Mencap

•4 years ago

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Update 2

My sons social worker visited last week with some good news on his sheltered accomodation. His best friend wants to move from his sheltered housing into a new...

My sons social worker visited last week with some good news on his sheltered acc...

Pasrel

•4 years ago

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Working/volunteering with PA support?

I'm looking for people with a learning disability to take part in a research project - people who are working or volunteering with a PA to support them....

I'm looking for people with a learning disability to take part in a research pro...

AbigailatSoton

•4 years ago

2 Replies

Sense and UK Active Research Institute Sport- Call for Evidence

Sense and the ukactive Research Institute are partnering together to understand in more detail how families with a child or children with complex disabilities...

Sense and the ukactive Research Institute are partnering together to understand ...

Sense-Policy-Team

Survey•4 years ago

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Disabled travel pass

Our local authority has a 10 week backlog for renewal of passes, even though the required evidence has been submitted. This is a long time for people with...

Our local authority has a 10 week backlog for renewal of passes, even though the...

Blue4rose

•4 years ago

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Expert event - sex and relationships

This topic is now closed, but please do read Claire's amazing posts for advice and information about sex and relationships. Claire Lightley is a...

This topic is now closed, but please do read Claire's amazing posts for advice a...

Sarah_Mencap

•4 years ago

46 Replies

Is tax due?

My son is 40 years old, lives at home but independent living is his aim. I am interested to know the tax threshold when a person is receiving PIP and ESA +...

My son is 40 years old, lives at home but independent living is his aim. I am in...

Tickenham89

•4 years ago

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Looking for PA’s

Any advice on where to go with looking for a PA for my daughter with severe learning disabilities. Struggling to find anyone with experience of learning...

Any advice on where to go with looking for a PA for my daughter with severe lear...

Horsefriend

•4 years ago

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Do you have questions about Power of Attorney, Deputyship and whether your loved one can make decisions for themselves? We can help!

Hello everyone, We are running a free 'Decision Making Seminar' on 19th March in London. It will cover Deputyship, Power of Attorney, and when a vulnerable...

Hello everyone, We are running a free 'Decision Making Seminar' on 19th March i...

lailamencap

•4 years ago

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Siblings - a day just for you

Hi, I just wanted to let all the siblings out there know about this event from Sibs, the charity for brothers and sisters of disabled children and adults....

Hi, I just wanted to let all the siblings out there know about this event from ...

I_am_a_sibling

Survey•4 years ago

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power of attorney

I am appointee for my daughters benefits If I apply for power of attorney would I still be her benefits appointee

I am appointee for my daughters benefits If I apply for power of attorney would ...

khakigirl

•4 years ago

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Carers

Hi my grandson goes out with a company who send 2 carers for him every day in their company car the other month my grandson was having terrible behaviours & on...

Hi my grandson goes out with a company who send 2 carers for him every day in th...

Depressed7

•4 years ago

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Court of protection advice.

Hi, Has anybody been through court of protection? How long does it take? Thanks Kim

Hi, Has anybody been through court of protection? How long does it take? Thanks...

Kimticus

•4 years ago

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Would anyone be interested in having their views on partnership working included in a chapter and hopefully book on working in partnership?

Hi. I hope it is ok for me to join this site. I am a lecturer in Early Childhood Studies at t and am trying to gather information for a chapter on "Working in...

Hi. I hope it is ok for me to join this site. I am a lecturer in Early Childhood...

Miajoss

•4 years ago

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Back door cuts to Personal Budget and assessed needs

I am a full time carer for my 28 year old Autistic son. Several years ago, During the David Cameron term, He was assessed and given a personal budget which was...

I am a full time carer for my 28 year old Autistic son. Several years ago, Durin...

Dunn62

•4 years ago

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PIP help for disability

Hiya everyone, Just a bit of background about my health I suffer from chronic head & neck aches Shy bladder syndrome Mild asthma Chronic Fibromyalgia I...

Hiya everyone, Just a bit of background about my health I suffer from chronic h...

RachN

•4 years ago

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Parental advocacy

My daughter will be turning 16 soon and I need to act on her behalf in respect of finances and benefits. I'm not sure how i become her advocate. Lasting power...

My daughter will be turning 16 soon and I need to act on her behalf in respect o...

Chilledjoy

•4 years ago

11 Replies

Carer

Hi. I am trying to find out where I can get help regarding a middle relative with learning difficulties, he lives alone and I help when I can.. visit weekly,...

Hi. I am trying to find out where I can get help regarding a middle relative wit...

Ginjules

•4 years ago

5 Replies

Restbite

We care for our daughter age30, been very hard of late,she got in to panic mould she going to get lost,we went to social services,mental health team,they givin...

We care for our daughter age30, been very hard of late,she got in to panic mould...

Bristolroverd5555

•4 years ago

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All posts for January 2020

Respite care and support

Advice

SEN friendly driving instructor Nottingham

introduction

Housing/sharing

We're looking for a new digital engagement officer

Update 2

Working/volunteering with PA support?

Sense and UK Active Research Institute Sport- Call for Evidence

Disabled travel pass

Expert event - sex and relationships

Is tax due?

Looking for PA’s

Do you have questions about Power of Attorney, Deputyship and whether your loved one can make decisions for themselves? We can help!

Siblings - a day just for you

power of attorney

Carers

Court of protection advice.

Would anyone be interested in having their views on partnership working included in a chapter and hopefully book on working in partnership?

Back door cuts to Personal Budget and assessed needs

PIP help for disability

Parental advocacy

Carer

Restbite

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