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Online multi-sensory production for young audiences with profound and multiple learning disabilities

Theatre company, Concrete Youth, have a new, online multi-sensory production for young audiences with profound and multiple learning disabilities. Watch the...

Theatre company, Concrete Youth, have a new, online multi-sensory production fo...

Sarah_Mencap

•5 years ago

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Hoist Accessible accommodation

Hi Does anyone know of any hotels/accommodation in the Birmingham area that have a hoist or a hoist accessible bathroom? Thank you so much

Hi Does anyone know of any hotels/accommodation in the Birmingham area that have...

Debdh

•5 years ago

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Financial Assessment Thank you

My daughter is currently having a moving on assessment as she will be 18 in January. Does the financial assessment involve our finances as parents or only...

My daughter is currently having a moving on assessment as she will be 18 in Janu...

LSSN32

•5 years ago

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New to UK and home adaptions

Has anyone any experience of who could support a family who are not entitled to a disabled facilities grant for adaptions to their home as they have not been...

Has anyone any experience of who could support a family who are not entitled to ...

Curious_nurse

•5 years ago

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Exemption card for face coverings

As you already know, most people in England now have to wear face coverings in shops and on public transport. However, you do not need to wear one if you...

As you already know, most people in England now have to wear face coverings in s...

Sarah_Mencap

•5 years ago

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Scope's open letter to the PM about disability equality

I though you might find this interesting. It is Scope's open letter to the Prime Minister. It asks the PM to make sure he does not forget disability equality...

I though you might find this interesting. It is Scope's open letter to the Prime...

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Partner•5 years ago

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Housing & Support for Adult with Learning Difficulties

Hello! I am new to the site and hoping that someone may be able to advise me. My son has learning difficulties and presently lives alone in a private...

Hello! I am new to the site and hoping that someone may be able to advise me. ...

Dollyholiday

•5 years ago

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Can I apply for carer via NHS

Hi there, this is my first post. Can I apply for a Carer via NHS. I have two boys who are nearly 6 & 7 who are both Non verbal autistic. We live with my three...

Hi there, this is my first post. Can I apply for a Carer via NHS. I have two boy...

Jules2712

•5 years ago

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How long?

Hi any one got a ideal how long on average it takes to sort out independence living,been at it for ten months for my daughter she 30,in fairness there been...

Hi any one got a ideal how long on average it takes to sort out independence liv...

Bristolroverd5555

•5 years ago

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Carer

I am a full time carer to our daughter and I was wondering if anyone knows what else I can get to proof and any other information or benefits I can get i have...

I am a full time carer to our daughter and I was wondering if anyone knows what ...

Hidden

•5 years ago

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online forums for people with learning disability

I'm trying to find some sort of online social activities for my adult son. A forum would be great - but not for carers, but for the people with disabilities...

I'm trying to find some sort of online social activities for my adult son. A fo...

outdoorsy1

•5 years ago

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Looking 4 live in carers/company who specialise in DS. My sister is being institutionalised by her carers who deliberately sit her @ the TV

I have complex health issues BT, C-PTSD and Heart so cannot look after my sister. Feel we are being failed by the system and everything is money not my sister...

I have complex health issues BT, C-PTSD and Heart so cannot look after my sister...

Frazzled4

•5 years ago

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Speech therapy

My daughter got severe autism anyone let me know if she starts speech therapy please anyone let me know it is a benefit for her if there’s anyone tried please...

My daughter got severe autism anyone let me know if she starts speech therapy pl...

Sarbjitpahal11

•5 years ago

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Here are some easy yoga videos I've been making for PWLD. The picture is of me and Jason doing 'Shake Up Wake up. A great way to feel good!

https://www.wellbalancedkids.co.uk/special-yoga

LJC46

•5 years ago

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Sharing a car

Hiya, My son lives within a supported living environment. He has 2 housemates, one of whom needs 24 hour care. When ever they go out my son gets left behind...

Hiya, My son lives within a supported living environment. He has 2 housemates, o...

Dragonfly999

•5 years ago

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I am a SEND Catering teacher (KS4); I am searching for links of establishments that can assist in getting work experience for my learners

My learners are all residing in SE London. Thanks in advance

chefdonovan1

•5 years ago

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Introduction to myself, as well as my children and the conditions they struggle with....

Hi there! My name is Stephanie, and I am new to the community. I'm not sure what to expect to gain in my involvement within this group, but I"m hoping to...

Hi there! My name is Stephanie, and I am new to the community. I'm not sure what...

MyUniqueChild

•5 years ago

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Re opening social clubs

Social clubs - is it safe to reopen ?

LizRF

•5 years ago

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Expert events - full list here

We have been lucky enough to run lots of expert events. Here is a full list of all of them. 2021 > Expert event - carers...

We have been lucky enough to run lots of expert events. Here is a full list of a...

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Partner•5 years ago

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Autism feature in the New York Times

Hello One of my colleagues spotted this article. It is by a mum all about her young son -...

Hello One of my colleagues spotted this article. It is by a mum all about her yo...

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Partner•5 years ago

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sensory issues

I was wondering is Possible to have mild sensory issues and what would this be Can leaning disability’s (Dyspraxia) be like to this as well or can have...

I was wondering is Possible to have mild sensory issues and what would this be ...

adamlathamsmith

•5 years ago

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Contactless Payment

Hi, With more and more establishments refusing cash, what is the best prepaid card for someone with learning difficulties to make contactless payments? She...

Hi, With more and more establishments refusing cash, what is the best prepaid ca...

grade

•5 years ago

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self denial issues

any one know of any solutions for a person who ruthlessly denies, lies, cheats pretends and viciously defends themselves when challenged that they have a...

any one know of any solutions for a person who ruthlessly denies, lies, cheats p...

samanK

•5 years ago

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Prepaid card for shopping

my adult daughter has a learning disability and does not have a bank card, she just deals with actual money. Some shops etc. Because of COVID 19 are not...

my adult daughter has a learning disability and does not have a bank card, she j...

Fairyhippo

•5 years ago

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Adult Learning Disabilities back to college

Hi all, I hope everyone is doing well during this time. I’m just wondering if anyone has had any experiences with their sibling/sons/daughters going back to...

Hi all, I hope everyone is doing well during this time. I’m just wondering if ...

Dalfie2020

•5 years ago

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Hello all. Does anyone have a link or any easy read guides to sleep hygiene?

For someone with a learning disability (aged 24.) Thanks

LJC46

•5 years ago

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How to make Poo! Promoting understanding of the different types of Poo for children

Successful Potty and Toilet Training “is” possible when children and their families understand Poo! Poo is not always a topic families or professionals feel...

Successful Potty and Toilet Training “is” possible when children and their famil...

CharmaineChamp

Expert•5 years ago

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Love people more

Hi my name is Helen an new to this just signed up to now . Hope we are all ok

HLDobson

•5 years ago

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New and updated easy read information about lockdown easing

As lockdown is easing in some parts of the UK, Mencap have got some new easy read guidance that you might find helpful: > 2 metre/1 metre plus social...

As lockdown is easing in some parts of the UK, Mencap have got some new easy rea...

Sarah_Mencap

•5 years ago

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Place to live

I am look at Council housing but do have Mild learning disabilities and even that I am very independent is there any options for someone to come in check I am...

I am look at Council housing but do have Mild learning disabilities and even tha...

adamlathamsmith

•5 years ago

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All posts for July 2020

Online multi-sensory production for young audiences with profound and multiple learning disabilities

Hoist Accessible accommodation

Financial Assessment Thank you

New to UK and home adaptions

Exemption card for face coverings

Scope's open letter to the PM about disability equality

Housing & Support for Adult with Learning Difficulties

Can I apply for carer via NHS

How long?

Carer

online forums for people with learning disability

Looking 4 live in carers/company who specialise in DS. My sister is being institutionalised by her carers who deliberately sit her @ the TV

Speech therapy

Here are some easy yoga videos I've been making for PWLD. The picture is of me and Jason doing 'Shake Up Wake up. A great way to feel good!

Sharing a car

I am a SEND Catering teacher (KS4); I am searching for links of establishments that can assist in getting work experience for my learners

Introduction to myself, as well as my children and the conditions they struggle with....

Re opening social clubs

Expert events - full list here

Autism feature in the New York Times

sensory issues

Contactless Payment

self denial issues

Prepaid card for shopping

Adult Learning Disabilities back to college

Hello all. Does anyone have a link or any easy read guides to sleep hygiene?

How to make Poo! Promoting understanding of the different types of Poo for children

Love people more

New and updated easy read information about lockdown easing

Place to live

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