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Employer's responsibility towards an employee with learning disability

My son, I call him SS, has moderate learning disability which affects his comprehension and maths. Despite this, he has learnt to drive to a high standard and...

My son, I call him SS, has moderate learning disability which affects his compre...

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•5 years ago

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Not all social workers are useless!

Ok so I thought I would write a bit in support of all the good social workers out there . My son has had quite a few now ( he’s 21) has learning...

Ok so I thought I would write a bit in support of all the good social workers ou...

Positivepixie

•5 years ago

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annual health check

if some have an intellectual disability are they pitied to annual health check

sedleywilson

•5 years ago

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SALT report and referal to Peadiatrician

I have 3 boys 1 of which has a dual diagnosis of asd and adhd. My little one has been referred to a community Peadiatrician with suspected asd. My question is...

I have 3 boys 1 of which has a dual diagnosis of asd and adhd. My little one has...

Stacca83

•5 years ago

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Supported living

My family have an array of learning disabilities. My sister has Intellectual Development Disability, her son has moderate to severe global learning delay, and...

My family have an array of learning disabilities. My sister has Intellectual De...

SpecialNeedsFamily

•5 years ago

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Transitioning from childhood to adulthood

My step daughter has mild learning disabilities, has an ehcp at school is turning 18 in August and doesn't seem to be getting alot of help with regards to her...

My step daughter has mild learning disabilities, has an ehcp at school is turnin...

Poogie81

•5 years ago

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We are Awesome people.

This is such a lonely place to be, but when I read all the posts I see I'm not on my own after all, you are all out there, doing your level best for the person...

This is such a lonely place to be, but when I read all the posts I see I'm not o...

Creamcrackers20

•5 years ago

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Capacity

As I understand it when anyone becomes of age ie 18 and you want to oversee their affairs then this is where The Mental Health Act kicks in. You can not assume...

As I understand it when anyone becomes of age ie 18 and you want to oversee thei...

Head_cook

•5 years ago

1 Reply

benefit information if you change to pip ask for a home visit that put on the form have got my pip for ten years

sedley

sedleywilson

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Family Carer Survey from National Development Team for Inclusion

Hello everyone I thought some of you might be interested in this. The National Development Team for Inclusion (NDTi) is inviting family carers of people with...

Hello everyone I thought some of you might be interested in this. The National ...

Sarah_Health_Policy

Survey•5 years ago

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Supported living settling in

First time on here, and I wonder if anyone has any advice or can recommend books that can help with settling into supported living. My nephew is 26 years old,...

First time on here, and I wonder if anyone has any advice or can recommend books...

Creative-art

•5 years ago

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i have been asking GP surgereries for quiet space for patients with austism

sedley

sedleywilson

•5 years ago

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Supported living-best decision

My son is 21 but I made the decision for him to get his own flat in a supported living complex while I was still young enough to help him settle and keep an...

My son is 21 but I made the decision for him to get his own flat in a supported ...

Positivepixie

•5 years ago

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going to the gym

I like to go gym live in croydon we have just a brand new leisure center I had a look at the gym which escort model exercise bikes which I can use...

I like to go gym live in croydon we have just a brand new leisure center ...

sedleywilson

•5 years ago

1 Reply

VAT query

I'm a carer, in receipt of Carers Allowance and Income Support, looking after my son who is on Enhanced PIP. I've got to have some major work done on the roof...

I'm a carer, in receipt of Carers Allowance and Income Support, looking after my...

SamCJ66

•5 years ago

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MIND white paper petition

https://action.mind.org.uk/write-your-mp-demand-white-paper?utm_source=Email&utm_medium=Email&utm_campaign=MHARMPAction

https://action.mind.org.uk/write-your-mp-demand-white-paper?utm_source=Email&utm...

Head_cook

•5 years ago

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can your son user a computer there is special software what good helping him with reading

sedley

sedleywilson

•5 years ago

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Benefit minefield!

Hi, I am new to this group and gave been really impressed, with advice given to others I am currently wanting to get some kind of benefit for my 24 year old....

Hi, I am new to this group and gave been really impressed, with advice given to ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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My son has severe learning disability and at 32 I would like to teach him to read and write.Can anyone offer advice and if it is worthwhile?

Thomas is mobile talks a lot and goes to a day care facility.He left school and college without the ability to read or write.He sight reads large ads on a...

Thomas is mobile talks a lot and goes to a day care facility.He left school and ...

Charlie2750

Community friend•5 years ago

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Help completing Financal Assessment

I am New here and would ask if anybody can gives advise with the following question. We share our house with our disabled son what percentage of the housing...

I am New here and would ask if anybody can gives advise with the following qu...

slammers55

•5 years ago

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I have a problem at GP surgery asthma I told the doctor to about he did not check my chest

sedleywilson

•5 years ago

6 Replies

Money Carers

Does anyone have an experience in using Money Carers as an appointee for a relative? Currently considering and would welcome any feedback. Many thanks in...

Does anyone have an experience in using Money Carers as an appointee for a relat...

stumpykv

•5 years ago

5 Replies

homeless

is there anyone to give some help with accomidashion

amie77777

•5 years ago

18 Replies

My son moving on tip

Thank you everyone for your support and comments. It's a hard road to travel on your own. I have found, by accident, you need authority from DWP to act on...

Thank you everyone for your support and comments. It's a hard road to travel on ...

Pasrel

•5 years ago

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Vote for your favourite SEND blogger, community group and more...

Congratulations to all the incredible people who have been nominated for the 2020 BAPS Awards. 😎 Find out more and vote-...

Congratulations to all the incredible people who have been nominated for the 202...

Sarah_Mencap

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Interested in getting to know other people with a Learning disability.

Hi I new to this community forum and I'm interested in getting to know other people with a Learning disabilitie.

Hi I new to this community forum and I'm interested in getting to know other peo...

Luke1932

•5 years ago

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Did you see the posts from our sex and relationships expert?

Claire was here last week to help answer questions about sex, relationships and learning disability....

Claire was here last week to help answer questions about sex, relationships and ...

Sarah_Mencap

•5 years ago

4 Replies

Advice for Niece with mild learning difficulties

Mild learning disabilities in young adults My 24 year old Neice has 18q- chromosome abnormality, this presents with mild learning disabilities. She can drive...

Mild learning disabilities in young adults My 24 year old Neice has 18q- chromos...

Milliethedog1

•5 years ago

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Transport to Day Services & Schools for Disabled

Hello I live in Stockport and wondered how you are coping since the council ended the provision of transport for disabled to Day Services (and Schools, I’m...

Hello I live in Stockport and wondered how you are coping since the council end...

Head_cook

•5 years ago

1 Reply

Result

Morning All, Got in touch with my Councillor, who came to see us on Saturday about my Daughter not having a Social Worker. All I can say is Wow, got a phone...

Morning All, Got in touch with my Councillor, who came to see us on Saturday abo...

jillletta

•5 years ago

2 Replies

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All posts for February 2020

Employer's responsibility towards an employee with learning disability

Not all social workers are useless!

annual health check

SALT report and referal to Peadiatrician

Supported living

Transitioning from childhood to adulthood

We are Awesome people.

Capacity

benefit information if you change to pip ask for a home visit that put on the form have got my pip for ten years

Family Carer Survey from National Development Team for Inclusion

Supported living settling in

i have been asking GP surgereries for quiet space for patients with austism

Supported living-best decision

going to the gym

VAT query

MIND white paper petition

can your son user a computer there is special software what good helping him with reading

Benefit minefield!

My son has severe learning disability and at 32 I would like to teach him to read and write.Can anyone offer advice and if it is worthwhile?

Help completing Financal Assessment

I have a problem at GP surgery asthma I told the doctor to about he did not check my chest

Money Carers

homeless

My son moving on tip

Vote for your favourite SEND blogger, community group and more...

Interested in getting to know other people with a Learning disability.

Did you see the posts from our sex and relationships expert?

Advice for Niece with mild learning difficulties

Transport to Day Services & Schools for Disabled

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