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A big thank you to learning disability nurses

Today is Nurses' Day! It is a great chance to say thank you to any learning disability nurses who have helped you or your family. Learning disability...

Today is Nurses' Day! It is a great chance to say thank you to any learning disa...

Sarah_Mencap

•3 years ago

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🚽🛏 Bedwetting 🛏🚽

Bed wetting or night time wetting is identified as affecting half a million children across the UK. Bedwetting can impact a child’s self esteem, confidence,...

Bed wetting or night time wetting is identified as affecting half a million chi...

CharmaineChamp

Expert•3 years ago

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Not getting out of bed all day

My daughter in supported living will only get up when a particular more experienced carer is on duty. So 4 days of the week she refuses to get up. The...

My daughter in supported living will only get up when a particular more experie...

agiuga

•3 years ago

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Future for an only son.

Being the only close family , I,me worried. A relative in Scotland is convinced that my son needs' shared ' home care. Not acceptable to him as we've helped...

Being the only close family , I,me worried. A relative in Scotland is convinced...

flaounes4T

•3 years ago

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It's mental health week - let's connect with nature

Spending time outside can make a huge difference when you are feeling low or not yourself. It can help you feel more positive. Mencap have a daily walk...

Spending time outside can make a huge difference when you are feeling low or not...

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Partner•3 years ago

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High pitch and high volume repetitive

Any ideas for helping me with my daughter's challenging behaviour. The most anti-social is shouting at high pitch. She has always been repetitive, but now we...

Any ideas for helping me with my daughter's challenging behaviour. The most anti...

Wakes

•3 years ago

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Support for my little grandaughter

I have an adorable 7 year old grandaughter who has been diagnosed with global delay, she is not completely non verbal , but her speech is very limited, and...

I have an adorable 7 year old grandaughter who has been diagnosed with global de...

EireannBella38

•3 years ago

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Moving to a new doctors surgery

Hi all I am moving to a new doctors surgery now and will I need to go for a health check and is there my easy read information where the doctors can understand...

Hi all I am moving to a new doctors surgery now and will I need to go for a heal...

Emilysimmons180894

•3 years ago

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Opening Up a Club Hall

Hello, We are a local Mencap Club hoping to open our Club Hall in late summer Where is the best place online to get information about opening up a Club Hall...

Hello, We are a local Mencap Club hoping to open our Club Hall in late summer Wh...

BennyBolt

•3 years ago

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1:1 and 2:1

In terms of supported hours in supported living how does 2:1 work? Is that two tenants to allocation of hours? Or two tenants to one support worker? Many...

In terms of supported hours in supported living how does 2:1 work? Is that two t...

MojoB

•3 years ago

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bereavement support for young adult with LD

I am looking for a support group for young adults who have experienced bereavement. We are based in the North Somerset and Bristol area - has anyone heard of...

I am looking for a support group for young adults who have experienced bereaveme...

sister1992

•3 years ago

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Can you get exemption from covid test?

Does anyone know if it is possible under some circumstances to get exemption from a covid test? My 30 year old son with a learning disability would simply not...

Does anyone know if it is possible under some circumstances to get exemption fro...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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It's election day

There are elections today taking place across the UK. ✅ Mencap are running a helpline today to support people with a learning disability vote. If you need...

There are elections today taking place across the UK. ✅ Mencap are running a h...

Sarah_Mencap

•3 years ago

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Pregnancy

My son is 23 with a moderate learning disability and has been with his girlfriend for five months. He's just told us she's pregnant. He has no job, I feel...

My son is 23 with a moderate learning disability and has been with his girlfrien...

Debbie102

•3 years ago

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New information and support for carers

Carers UK have just updated their guide for carers. Looking after someone - information and support for carers -...

Carers UK have just updated their guide for carers. Looking after someone - inf...

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Partner•3 years ago

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My son is moving to supported living. I don’t know where to start. Help!

My son is nearly 19 and funding has been approved for him to move into a shared house with other young adults with additional needs. I know I need to sort out...

My son is nearly 19 and funding has been approved for him to move into a shared ...

Lozzak21

•3 years ago

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Emotional Wellbeing in Parents of Disabled Children

Hello, my name is Jo and I'm a parent carer and Counselling Psychologist. I have a new book published this week called 'Day by Day: Emotional Wellbeing in...

Hello, my name is Jo and I'm a parent carer and Counselling Psychologist. I hav...

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Expert•3 years ago

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🚽🛏 Bedwetting 🛏🚽

Bed wetting or night time wetting is identified as affecting half a million children across the UK. Bedwetting can impact a child’s self esteem, confidence,...

Bed wetting or night time wetting is identified as affecting half a million chil...

CharmaineChamp

Expert•3 years ago

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Happy Star Wars Day!

Are you a big fan? Or have you never seen any of the Star Wars movies? It would be lovely to hear your thoughs. Victoria from our friends at Stay Up Late is...

Are you a big fan? Or have you never seen any of the Star Wars movies? It would...

Sarah_Mencap

•3 years ago

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Book Creator session for adult siblings

Looking for a new way to keep in touch with your brother or sister who has a learning disability? Interested in learning how to make and send an interactive...

Looking for a new way to keep in touch with your brother or sister who has a lea...

clkSibs

Expert•3 years ago

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The Claudes SEN Law UK Petition and Campaign

Hello my everyone, I am from UK London. Please spare a second to support "The Claudes SEN Law: ~ #TheClaudesSENLaw Please support The Claudes SEN Law :...

Hello my everyone, I am from UK London. Please spare a second to support "The C...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Now in my 50s, with undiagnosed asd I believe in my family of origin

Hi . I’ve joined as I believe there is undiagnosed asd in my mother (now in her 80s) and brother (a year younger than me). I had an assessment done on myself...

Hi . I’ve joined as I believe there is undiagnosed asd in my mother (now in her ...

green_and_purple

•3 years ago

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All posts for May 2021

A big thank you to learning disability nurses

🚽🛏 Bedwetting 🛏🚽

Not getting out of bed all day

Future for an only son.

It's mental health week - let's connect with nature

High pitch and high volume repetitive

Support for my little grandaughter

Moving to a new doctors surgery

Opening Up a Club Hall

1:1 and 2:1

bereavement support for young adult with LD

Can you get exemption from covid test?

It's election day

Pregnancy

New information and support for carers

My son is moving to supported living. I don’t know where to start. Help!

Emotional Wellbeing in Parents of Disabled Children

🚽🛏 Bedwetting 🛏🚽

Happy Star Wars Day!

Book Creator session for adult siblings

The Claudes SEN Law UK Petition and Campaign

Now in my 50s, with undiagnosed asd I believe in my family of origin

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