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Let us know how the pandemic has affected you

We would like to know more about your experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, including any changes there have been to the social care support you receive...

We would like to know more about your experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic, ...

•5 years ago

Our helpline is now open for longer

Hello Just to let you know that our Learning Disability Helpline is extending its opening times. Our advisors are available from 8am to 6pm, Monday to...

Hello Just to let you know that our Learning Disability Helpline is extending it...

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Partner•5 years ago

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Updated guidance on shielding

The Government has updated the guidance on shielding for people who have been protecting themselves during the COVID-19 We have made an #EasyRead guide to...

The Government has updated the guidance on shielding for people who have been pr...

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Volunteering doesn't stop at 5pm!

We're very lucky to have Emily-GigBuddies and RachaelGigBuddies (from Gig Buddies) and Paul_StayUpLate (from Stay Up Late) joining us this week....

We're very lucky to have Emily-GigBuddies and RachaelGigBuddies (from Gig Buddie...

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Why are the so called disability gov companies so rigid n why is there different diogosing standards for differant countries like UK a d USA

I have asperger and when I have tried to dieognised I have been turned away. I am 43. As I was growing up from a child my perants didn't know much about...

I have asperger and when I have tried to dieognised I have been turned away. I a...

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Home visit

Hi My son is 17 and has autism and a learning disability. He has been in residential care since 2017 and hasn’t visited us at home since. We would love for...

Hi My son is 17 and has autism and a learning disability. He has been in reside...

•5 years ago

Sex and relationships survey

People with a learning disability don’t always get to talk about their sexuality and relationships. This new survey hopes to change that. They want to hear...

People with a learning disability don’t always get to talk about their sexuality...

•5 years ago

Financial planning

Hi I was wondering if anyone knows of any courses being run for parents of young adults with learning difficulties, specifically financial planning for the...

Hi I was wondering if anyone knows of any courses being run for parents of youn...

•5 years ago

Gig Buddies - no gig is too big!

Watch this awesome video from Gig Buddies at Glastonbury! It gives a great insight into how much fun Gig Buddies is! https://youtu.be/sTREKN5-8Ko

Watch this awesome video from Gig Buddies at Glastonbury! It gives a great insi...

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Expert•5 years ago

Hi I’ve just joined for my special needs daughter (20 year old)

I’m an older mum and beginning to feel the strain...I just don’t have the energy or patience anymore. So I’ve started the process of looking into alternative...

I’m an older mum and beginning to feel the strain...I just don’t have the energy...

•5 years ago

Have you got a question for Gig Buddies or Stay Up Late?

We were lucky enough to have some people from Gig Buddies and Stay Up Late join us in June 2020. They shared a few posts about the work they do, and the...

We were lucky enough to have some people from Gig Buddies and Stay Up Late join ...

•5 years ago

communication

you need to find out how to communication

you need to find out how to communication

•5 years ago

Help to teach a 6 and half year old Autistic child with language difficulties and bad behaviour e.g. spitting, hitting, biting and throwing!

Hi, I am new to Mencap and have been only recently been told by son, that his 6 year old daughter was not misbehaving and had gone bad to worse, as she is...

Hi, I am new to Mencap and have been only recently been told by son, that his 6 ...

•5 years ago

Gig Buddies and Stay Up Late

Next week, starting on Monday 22 June, we'll have some people from Gig Buddies and Stay Up Late joining us. Here is bit of information about them > Gig...

Next week, starting on Monday 22 June, we'll have some people from Gig Buddies a...

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Council Tax Reduction and help with energy costs

Today (Friday 19 June) is the last day of the Carers UK expert event. There is still time to ask Elizabeth any questions you have. The focus for today is...

Today (Friday 19 June) is the last day of the Carers UK expert event. There is ...

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It's our first birthday

Hello This week is such a busy week. As well has having our wonderful carers expert event, supported by Elizabeth from Carers UK, it is also Learning...

Hello This week is such a busy week. As well has having our wonderful carers exp...

•5 years ago

Wearing face coverings on public transport

A friend posted a link on facebook which will provide a little note to say you are exempt from wearing mask/ face covering.Click or if not working paste link...

A friend posted a link on facebook which will provide a little note to say you a...

Community friend•5 years ago

Could you be able to claim Pension Credit?

Today is all about Pension Credit on our expert event. Please take a look and ask Elizabeth from Carers UK any questions you have....

Today is all about Pension Credit on our expert event. Please take a look and a...

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Should I move house?

After taking a vow of silence for a year to raise awareness about the difficulties people with learning disabilities have I now find that things are getting...

After taking a vow of silence for a year to raise awareness about the difficulti...

•5 years ago

Being successful with Potty and Toilet training? The NEXT STEPS? How to help your child?

As a Continence Consultant and Trainer, specialising in Continence, Sleep and Behavioural assessments, support, advice and training for children, I wanted to...

As a Continence Consultant and Trainer, specialising in Continence, Sleep and B...

Expert•5 years ago

Direct Payments and flexibility during Covid 19

Currently if you have Direct Payments(DP) and you are not getting care you will continue to get DP but you can be flexible in how you use this provided it is...

Currently if you have Direct Payments(DP) and you are not getting care you will...

Community friend•5 years ago

Got a question about Universal Credit?

Elizabeth from Carers UK is here to answer your questions. Today we’ll be looking at Universal Credit....

Elizabeth from Carers UK is here to answer your questions. Today we’ll be lookin...

•5 years ago

DLA, PIP and AA explained

We have an expert, Elizabeth, from Carers UK here all week and they have created some amazing posts about welfare benefits. We get lots of questions on here...

We have an expert, Elizabeth, from Carers UK here all week and they have created...

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new eBook for adult siblings

Just incase anyone hasn't seen this on Sibs social media lately - they have a new eBook out for adult siblings who have grown up with a disabled brother or...

Just incase anyone hasn't seen this on Sibs social media lately - they have a ne...

Survey•5 years ago

Day 2 of Carers UK ask the expert event - focus on disability benefits

Elizabeth from Carers UK is here all week to help answer question about any aspect of caring....

Elizabeth from Carers UK is here all week to help answer question about any aspe...

•5 years ago

Support for sibling with learning difficulties

Hello, I am new here. My brother has life long learning difficulties, although has been able to lead a semi independent life (with receipt of benefits and...

Hello, I am new here. My brother has life long learning difficulties, although h...

•5 years ago

Benefits during Lockdown

Can anyone help with the rules regarding housing benefit and direct payments for supported living when the tenant is temporarily staying with parents and not...

Can anyone help with the rules regarding housing benefit and direct payments for...

•5 years ago

I would like to know if it is normal to find audio to be a distraction?

I feel like being in a loud environment feels over stimulating and i need something to keep me focused on tasks. The thing is i feel i looks like i am not...

I feel like being in a loud environment feels over stimulating and i need someth...

•5 years ago

Got a question about Carers Allowance?

Our expert event has started! Elizabeth from Carers UK is here to answer your questions about caring, with a focus on Carers Allowance today:...

Our expert event has started! Elizabeth from Carers UK is here to answer your q...

•5 years ago

How do I get living assistance?

My cousin is autistic (21 yrs old) and requires 24 hr care. He is currently in supported living however this is failing him drastically and is currently in...

My cousin is autistic (21 yrs old) and requires 24 hr care. He is currently in s...

•5 years ago

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