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How the authorities are using the get out of jail free card (has got capacity)

The authorities are all using this well his has capacity has a get out of jail card yet behind this the authorities are using and abuseing these mental health...

The authorities are all using this well his has capacity has a get out of jail ...

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•4 years ago

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Social Services Contributions - Another fight!

Let's start by stating the obvious. Belonging, getting out and about in our communities, seeing friends and playing costs a bit of money but we all do it...

Let's start by stating the obvious. Belonging, getting out and about in our c...

Galwaybay2

•4 years ago

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Possible Side effect from Pfizer Vaccine

I had my first dose of Pfizer vaccine on June 2 this year.On August 1 I had a violent seizure which put me in the Hospital for 4 days plus I had to be...

I had my first dose of Pfizer vaccine on June 2 this year.On August 1 I had a vi...

Gordiecam

•4 years ago

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Need some help age 36 looking women

Be alone in my life can do about trying someone

MAJID36

•4 years ago

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Can care agencies just cancel my sons care

Hi . My Son has just started back at his daycare Centre for 2 days a week , he hasn't had any support since the first lock down 2020 He can not attend this...

Hi . My Son has just started back at his daycare Centre for 2 days a week , he ...

Tracidu

•4 years ago

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Sorry menCap but you couldn't help me and you didn't listen again sticking up for the authorities again because they know best no they don't

I have been in touch with mencap and they could not help me with my brothers autism learning difficulties and challengeing behaviour because I asked them why...

I have been in touch with mencap and they could not help me with my brothers aut...

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•4 years ago

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Care needs assessments

hello all my daughter will be assessed in the next year by social care. She already has a small personal budget via social care. I’ve had one meeting with the...

hello all my daughter will be assessed in the next year by social care. She alre...

Clarabel-12

•4 years ago

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Are you excited about the Paralympics?

But did you know that athletes with a learning disability can only take part in athletics, swimming and table tennis at the Paralympics? That's just 3...

But did you know that athletes with a learning disability can only take part in ...

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Partner•4 years ago

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Adult social care … campaign?

Hi I’m concerned about the tragic under funding of adult social care, is there anyway to join campaign take action do something? I’m not generally an activist...

Hi I’m concerned about the tragic under funding of adult social care, is there a...

Manyjobs

•4 years ago

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Sign the letter for disabled children and families

Can you sign Maureen's open letter for COVID recovery funds for disabled children and families? Go to this link ->...

Can you sign Maureen's open letter for COVID recovery funds for disabled childre...

DCP27

•4 years ago

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Global development delay

Looking for support and sources for GDD

Bluegrandbetsy06

•4 years ago

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Siblings - caring from a distance

We are running a new session next month for adult siblings who live further away from their brother or sister with a learning disability. Come and join our...

We are running a new session next month for adult siblings who live further away...

clkSibs

Expert•4 years ago

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Goodbye from Sarah

Hello I just wanted to let you know that after just over 2 years working on this online community, I am leaving Mencap to start a new role at another...

Hello I just wanted to let you know that after just over 2 years working on this...

Sarah_Mencap

•4 years ago

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Healthy eating pack

If you want to find out more about healthy eating, we have a new pack for you. https://www.mencap.org.uk/ahealthierme You can learn about making...

If you want to find out more about healthy eating, we have a new pack for you. ...

Sarah_Mencap

•4 years ago

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Getting the right support .

Hi does anyone know or had problems getting the right support from Social Service and over the years find they don't get any help ,which is my Daughter whom I...

Hi does anyone know or had problems getting the right support from Social Servic...

Carol710

•4 years ago

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20 yr old has/had

probable ASD diagnosis back in 2011.apparently was formalised , no idea only just been given a piece of paper ,was from primary school referral ,2012. I’m not...

probable ASD diagnosis back in 2011.apparently was formalised , no idea only jus...

Ponypower02

•4 years ago

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A bit of of help if you are preparing for a new school term

Are you busy sorting out things for school? Transport? New uniforms? Contact (charity) have helpfully put together resources that you might find helpful...

Are you busy sorting out things for school? Transport? New uniforms? Contact ...

Sarah_Mencap

•4 years ago

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Shortage of learning disability nurses - new survey

There is a new survey about the shortage of learning disability nurses across the UK. Go to the survey - https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/8326FXX...

There is a new survey about the shortage of learning disability nurses across th...

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Partner•4 years ago

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Go big or go home club night

Just over 1 week to go,,,, Mencap say 34% of people with a learning disability only see their friends once a year. We need to change this .....our club night...

Just over 1 week to go,,,, Mencap say 34% of people with a learning disability o...

Biglifeadventure

•4 years ago

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Trying to find some help for brother in law aged 64

I am trying to find out some information for my brother in law who is 64 lives on his own and struggles with quite a few things that most of us do in everyday...

I am trying to find out some information for my brother in law who is 64 lives o...

picasso57

•4 years ago

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applying for correct benefit for my daughter

my daughter is 18 and autistic, completed college course level 1 and has been told she would not be able to pass level 2 as the work would be too hard. has...

my daughter is 18 and autistic, completed college course level 1 and has been to...

tafalf

•4 years ago

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My brother is being treated bad by the authorities to save them money it is a disgrace the way they are treating a autistic patient

Why do authorities think they can get away with using and abuseing a autistic adult just to save on money by denying them the right care for there needs and...

Why do authorities think they can get away with using and abuseing a autistic ad...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Mencap legal team re pension

Hello I have an autistic son who is 22 . As yet he has no job so therefore has not paid national insurance . My question is … if he remains purely claiming...

Hello I have an autistic son who is 22 . As yet he has no job so therefore has ...

Bet121

•4 years ago

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I'm sure my son is autistic.

My name is Laryssa I am the mother of a wonderful boy named Rafael. Sorry to be bothering you, but I don't know who to turn to. I write this with tears in my...

My name is Laryssa I am the mother of a wonderful boy named Rafael. Sorry to be ...

LaryRafa

•4 years ago

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Sassy’s post

I struggle with a disability and anxiety. My anxiety has been really bad lately and I’ve started self-harming. I’m not suicidal, but… IDK.

I struggle with a disability and anxiety. My anxiety has been really bad lately ...

AnxiousMermaid

•4 years ago

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Tips to help parents

Mind have just done a lovely post on social media about the pressures of being a parent, and how this can he extra hard if you have a mental health problem....

Mind have just done a lovely post on social media about the pressures of being a...

Sarah_Mencap

•4 years ago

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GP learning disabilities register

Has anyone had difficulties getting someone added to the register? My GP is aware of my 17 year old son's autism and severe learning difficulties so I rang to...

Has anyone had difficulties getting someone added to the register? My GP is awar...

PurpleSprinkles

•4 years ago

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Advice and help pls

This is a bit long winded so pls bear with me. My middle daughter is 7 and I believe there is something wrong with her. I've added what her symptoms are to see...

This is a bit long winded so pls bear with me. My middle daughter is 7 and I bel...

Mummyof03

•4 years ago

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Do you live or work in Greater Manchester? Are you a parent, or connected with SEND families?

Hello Mencap are looking for people who are enthusiastic about making communities even better for families who have a child with a learning disability aged 0-5...

Hello Mencap are looking for people who are enthusiastic about making communitie...

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Partner•4 years ago

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SAVINGS

My sister in law is mentally handicapped and, due to her father being 91, she now lives with full time carers. He is wondering if the state have any claim on...

My sister in law is mentally handicapped and, due to her father being 91, she no...

DavidL64

•4 years ago

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All posts for August 2021

How the authorities are using the get out of jail free card (has got capacity)

Social Services Contributions - Another fight!

Possible Side effect from Pfizer Vaccine

Need some help age 36 looking women

Can care agencies just cancel my sons care

Sorry menCap but you couldn't help me and you didn't listen again sticking up for the authorities again because they know best no they don't

Care needs assessments

Are you excited about the Paralympics?

Adult social care … campaign?

Sign the letter for disabled children and families

Global development delay

Siblings - caring from a distance

Goodbye from Sarah

Healthy eating pack

Getting the right support .

20 yr old has/had

A bit of of help if you are preparing for a new school term

Shortage of learning disability nurses - new survey

Go big or go home club night

Trying to find some help for brother in law aged 64

applying for correct benefit for my daughter

My brother is being treated bad by the authorities to save them money it is a disgrace the way they are treating a autistic patient

Mencap legal team re pension

I'm sure my son is autistic.

Sassy’s post

Tips to help parents

GP learning disabilities register

Advice and help pls

Do you live or work in Greater Manchester? Are you a parent, or connected with SEND families?

SAVINGS

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