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Up date on my brother

To all a up date me and mom went to see a solicitor today they didn't seem that interested we had our free 30 minute but I just feel they where more interested...

To all a up date me and mom went to see a solicitor today they didn't seem that ...

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•3 years ago

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Christmas rules easy read guide

Hello Last week we found out more about the coronavirus rules over Christmas. Here is an easy read guide about the new rules:...

Hello Last week we found out more about the coronavirus rules over Christmas. H...

Sarah_Mencap

•3 years ago

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Anyone need pictorial/easy read help?

Hi everyone, I have been busy away doing a lot of work with my art studio and a good friend/fellow artist from there,with staff help we are helping a arts org...

Hi everyone, I have been busy away doing a lot of work with my art studio and a ...

LDAutie

•3 years ago

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My letter with meny more i have for the solicitor's tomorrow for my brother

27th November 2020 I went to go pay a visit to my brother to day to have check on how he is doning he was not well at all he was shaking he had no breakfast...

27th November 2020 I went to go pay a visit to my brother to day to have check...

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•3 years ago

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Easy Reading

My daughter of 25 has moderate learning difficulties. She’s very able socially, has a part time job and has lots of friends. She wants to read some books that...

My daughter of 25 has moderate learning difficulties. She’s very able socially, ...

Pinewalker

•3 years ago

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For my brother

I have a brother with leaning disabilities challenging behaviour autism up until about four years ago he was in supported accommodation for his needs now along...

I have a brother with leaning disabilities challenging behaviour autism up until...

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•3 years ago

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supported Independent living and benefits

Hi. We are a group of parents whose young people have expressed wish to live in shared housing. They have social language and communication needs, no physical...

Hi. We are a group of parents whose young people have expressed wish to live in ...

DDay01

•3 years ago

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Any advice?

Hi I’ve joined today as I have a son who is 33 who has a mild learning disability and struggles socially to meet people. He has joined dating sites in the past...

Hi I’ve joined today as I have a son who is 33 who has a mild learning disabilit...

Clouds12

•3 years ago

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Does anyone else have a relative in a residential home (NOT supported living) in Wales that is being denied all home visits?

The rules for supported living have been changed to allow people to have overnight family stays in Wales, but my daughter (33, with LDs but healthy) is not...

The rules for supported living have been changed to allow people to have overnig...

Suethemum

•3 years ago

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Bank Account Query

How do people manage with a bank account for their person with a learning disability? The existing account that benefits are paid into is in mother's name,...

How do people manage with a bank account for their person with a learning disabi...

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•3 years ago

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Easy read - Big Social Care Survey 2020

Mencap are part of the Care & Support Alliance (CSA). We are one of 70+ UK charities campaigning alongside the millions of older and disabled people and...

Mencap are part of the Care & Support Alliance (CSA). We are one of 70+ UK cha...

Sarah_Mencap

•3 years ago

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Hello - I am Jo

I thought I would be brave and post a hello post. I am not new to the community, but I never really did this when I started. I have an adult brother (47) with...

I thought I would be brave and post a hello post. I am not new to the community...

jow2319

•3 years ago

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Relationship strain

Is there anywhere or anyone who can help? I have a daughter 17 with learning difficulties. Her dad and I separated earlier this year. She is quite unhappy at...

Is there anywhere or anyone who can help? I have a daughter 17 with learning dif...

Manyjobs

•3 years ago

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Say hello - we'd love to hear from you

Hello If you are new to this community (or even if you have been here for while, but never posted) it would be great if you could post a quick hello message....

Hello If you are new to this community (or even if you have been here for while,...

Sarah_Mencap

•3 years ago

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Shielding advice - easy read

Hello Mencap have new easy read information about shielding here -...

Mencap_online_comms

Partner•3 years ago

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Can anyone recommend specific guidelines please

Does anybody have any specific guidelines for staff when writing a daily report on the person they have been supporting please

Does anybody have any specific guidelines for staff when writing a daily report ...

Tommyboy57

•3 years ago

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Your Legal Questions Answered - an event for Adult Siblings

Hi there. Sibs is running an online session for adult siblings on getting their legal questions answered. If you are an adult sibling of someone with a...

Hi there. Sibs is running an online session for adult siblings on getting their...

clkSibs

Expert•3 years ago

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With Drawing Money

I had replied to “Withdrawing Money” however my reply does not to have been posted why?

I had replied to “Withdrawing Money” however my reply does not to have been post...

jagua

•3 years ago

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It's Anti-Bullying Week

Hello Today is the start of Anti-Bullying Week. Whether you are being bullied or caring for someone who is being bullied, it’s important to know that you’re...

Hello Today is the start of Anti-Bullying Week. Whether you are being bullied or...

Mencap_online_comms

Partner•3 years ago

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With Drawing Money from Bank or Building Society

This is a very important issue, withdrawing money on behalf of a special needs person not only should it be recorded showing all expenses including cost of...

This is a very important issue, withdrawing money on behalf of a special needs p...

jagua

•3 years ago

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Withdrawing money

Is it right for staff in a supported living environment to withdraw two or three hundred pounds for the person they support to spend on Christmas without...

Is it right for staff in a supported living environment to withdraw two or three...

redsails

•3 years ago

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Special Needs dating in Essex

Are there any groups in Essex for Special needs dating that I can connect with please. Thank you in advance

Are there any groups in Essex for Special needs dating that I can connect with ...

Happy-Halo

•3 years ago

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Hello Everyone 🙂

Hello everyone 🙂 My name is Ryan and I am one of the new Mencap Community Friends. A little bit about myself, I am 26 years old, have 2 children and work in...

Hello everyone 🙂 My name is Ryan and I am one of the new Mencap Community Frien...

Ryan_Mencap

Community friend•3 years ago

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Any advice

Hi I’m struggling with my little ones results I’m so worried and scared 😢 I don’t want anything bad to happen to him 😢 he’s got to be seen by other...

Hi I’m struggling with my little ones results I’m so worried and scared 😢 I don...

Tunstall15

•3 years ago

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Safety in the home

Hello, I am trying to offer assistance to a grandfather who cares for his 18 year old grandson with a learning disability. He has raised the child since the...

Hello, I am trying to offer assistance to a grandfather who cares for his 18 yea...

rosie7007

•3 years ago

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help for young father in custody proceedings and debt advice

hi im supporting a YP who is facing custody proceedings for his child. He also needs general and housing debt advice. Where can I signpost him or get him help?

hi im supporting a YP who is facing custody proceedings for his child. He also n...

helpenquiry

•3 years ago

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New survey - share your experiences of getting support from social care

Hello everyone, Are you a family member of someone with a learning disability? Do you and your loved one get support from social care? We'd like to hear about...

Hello everyone, Are you a family member of someone with a learning disability? ...

VictoriaCA_Mencap

•3 years ago

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VAT on Care services using Direct Payments?

I use Direct Payments to pay for daycare for my son.He attends 5 days a week and has done for 2 years since his previous commissioned service closed.Yesterday...

I use Direct Payments to pay for daycare for my son.He attends 5 days a week and...

Charlie2750

Community friend•3 years ago

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Finding a loo during lockdown

Hello Many of us are trying to get out and about for exercise during lockdown. This can be tricky if you need the loo, as cafes and shops may be shut so you...

Hello Many of us are trying to get out and about for exercise during lockdown. T...

Mencap_online_comms

Partner•3 years ago

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New campaign action - we'd love your support!

Hello everyone, We know that many of you have had a difficult time over the past few months with cuts/reduction to the support you get from social care. Mencap...

Hello everyone, We know that many of you have had a difficult time over the past...

VictoriaCA_Mencap

•3 years ago

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All posts for November 2020

Up date on my brother

Christmas rules easy read guide

Anyone need pictorial/easy read help?

My letter with meny more i have for the solicitor's tomorrow for my brother

Easy Reading

For my brother

supported Independent living and benefits

Any advice?

Does anyone else have a relative in a residential home (NOT supported living) in Wales that is being denied all home visits?

Bank Account Query

Easy read - Big Social Care Survey 2020

Hello - I am Jo

Relationship strain

Say hello - we'd love to hear from you

Shielding advice - easy read

Can anyone recommend specific guidelines please

Your Legal Questions Answered - an event for Adult Siblings

With Drawing Money

It's Anti-Bullying Week

With Drawing Money from Bank or Building Society

Withdrawing money

Special Needs dating in Essex

Hello Everyone 🙂

Any advice

Safety in the home

help for young father in custody proceedings and debt advice

New survey - share your experiences of getting support from social care

VAT on Care services using Direct Payments?

Finding a loo during lockdown

New campaign action - we'd love your support!

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