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Caregiver for 18 year old in care accommodation

Can anyone tell me how do I become a caregiver for autistic daughter, as she is deteriorating in care. Thanks

Can anyone tell me how do I become a caregiver for autistic daughter, as she is ...

White25

•2 years ago

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Deputyship

My daughter is 18, we have no parental rights, she is living in a care home, social services are in charge of her as she was removed from our home 4 years ago,...

My daughter is 18, we have no parental rights, she is living in a care home, soc...

White25

•2 years ago

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First financial assessment

Hi everyone is my sons first financial assessment please what should l expect and things l need to show some one with experience on this advise me...

Hi everyone is my sons first financial assessment please what should l expe...

Adjo

•2 years ago

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Medication, clonezapam

My daughter was put on medication for epilepsy, but she has not got epilepsy, they say it is the right medication and she is going to be kept on it, since...

My daughter was put on medication for epilepsy, but she has not got epilepsy, th...

White25

•2 years ago

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Is Down Syndrome bill missing something?

Is it just me? Of course it is fantastic that Liam Fox's bill is proceeding unopposed to alert professionals to the specific needs of those with Down...

Is it just me? Of course it is fantastic that Liam Fox's bill is proceeding uno...

Galwaybay2

•2 years ago

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Dyspraxia assessment

He is 18y old

Rupertthebear

•2 years ago

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Dyspraxia Assessment

I need to get a Dyspraxia assessment for my son . I need to get this done fairly soon . Does anyone know who can do it ? I am hesitant about asking GP because...

I need to get a Dyspraxia assessment for my son . I need to get this done fairly...

Rupertthebear

•2 years ago

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Best interest decision /meeting

Can anyone advise around this please.. the process, who is involved and how much say do parents have or any other info. Thankyou in advance

Can anyone advise around this please.. the process, who is involved and how much...

CT76

•2 years ago

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what support can social care provide at home

Hello Everyone My daughter has returned home due to a care placement breakdown. What support can we have to help her access the communtity and activities. I...

Hello Everyone My daughter has returned home due to a care placement breakdown. ...

Cakes2695

•2 years ago

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Bereavement services

Hi, can anyone signpost me towards bereavement services specifically for people with LD.?

Hi, can anyone signpost me towards bereavement services specifically for people ...

NatashaG1

•2 years ago

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Bereavement support

Hello, I'm new here and asking for a friend. I wondered if anyone knows of any bereavement support or networks available to parents who have lost adult...

Hello, I'm new here and asking for a friend. I wondered if anyone knows of any b...

Loveandloss

•2 years ago

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Support for Intellectual Disability

Hi, my son (8) has just been diagnosed with Intellectual Disability. He has a very low IQ. What support is available for him? Thanks

Hi, my son (8) has just been diagnosed with Intellectual Disability. He has a ve...

IDMama

•2 years ago

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Capacity Assessment

What is the purpose of a capacity assessment for someone with learning disabilities. Are they necessary? My son is 47 with severe learning disabilities and was...

What is the purpose of a capacity assessment for someone with learning disabilit...

49Twister

•2 years ago

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No fit note for UC

Hi I'm new on here and I'm having some problems claiming UC for my daughter. She's 19 and not claimed work related benefits before as she stayed at school till...

Hi I'm new on here and I'm having some problems claiming UC for my daughter. She...

Only3toes

•2 years ago

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How to becoming a carer for my daughter

Hi Everyone Has anyone got any advice on how I can do this . This is largely due to the lack of carers in our area and maybe only on a short term basis....

Hi Everyone Has anyone got any advice on how I can do this . This is largely d...

Cakes2695

•2 years ago

2 Replies

Deputyship

Should I apply for deputyship online or through a solicitor?

CT76

•2 years ago

31 Replies

Bandana Mealtime Protector

Hello There, I'm wondering if anyone knows of an 'indestructible' bandana style mealtime clothing protector for a young adult with multiple complex...

Hello There, I'm wondering if anyone knows of an 'indestructible' bandana style ...

Fralph

•2 years ago

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Special needs young vulnerable adult.

Hi and thank you for adding me, I'm looking for advice about legal guardianship which I have for my granddaughter, ie when does legal guardianship stop and...

Hi and thank you for adding me, I'm looking for advice about legal guardianship ...

Scotcaz

•2 years ago

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Moving supported living

My son moved into supported living a few years ago. It’s a shared house close by with other young adults so we are very lucky but he has struggled with the...

My son moved into supported living a few years ago. It’s a shared house close by...

Dramalam

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Adverse effects of Trazodone/Sulpiride?

I do not have deputyship, but I advocate for a relative who has a mild/ moderate learning disability. She is prescribed Trazodone and Sulpiride for her anxiety...

I do not have deputyship, but I advocate for a relative who has a mild/ moderate...

Dancingqueen62

•2 years ago

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Research project about staying safer when using the internet

Hello. I'm Harriet and I am a Research Officer at Mencap. I have been working with the University of Tizard who are running a research project called Safer...

Hello. I'm Harriet and I am a Research Officer at Mencap. I have been working w...

HB_Mencap

Researcher•2 years ago

1 Reply

Looking for supported volunteering/work experience placements -south east england - young adult with ASD and complex/profound needs?

Complex needs; Autism

ClashFan

•2 years ago

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Hi

Hi. I'm new here. I am basically looking to share my experience with others to see if anyone has gone through anything similar. I have a daughter who is 3 in...

Hi. I'm new here. I am basically looking to share my experience with others to s...

DFam19

•2 years ago

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Help for the future.

Looking for advice, my daughter has severe learning difficulties which means she relies on us for everything, she is now 40 and and lives at home, as we are...

Looking for advice, my daughter has severe learning difficulties which means she...

Johnb4588

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Your chance to talk to an MP

Hello everyone, I wanted to share with you an opportunity to attend a free online Q&A session with MP’s on Tuesday 9th November. If you’ve ever wanted to know...

Hello everyone, I wanted to share with you an opportunity to attend a free onli...

Gareth_Mencap

Partner•2 years ago

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UC/LCWRA & PIP - Supporting daughter with severe needs

How do you support your young adult with their benefits. Daughter 19 severe learning needs. Will be getting UC/PIP we add it to our family pot - She has a...

How do you support your young adult with their benefits. Daughter 19 severe lea...

Selina42

•2 years ago

5 Replies

What are the other options apart from LPA - Health wellbeing /Finance

What other options do parents have other than LPA to ensure your son/daughter gets the care & understanding they need. Adult Social care are so far removed...

What other options do parents have other than LPA to ensure your son/daughter ge...

Cakes2695

•2 years ago

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Supported living versus Residential care - personal hygiene

Supported living versus Residential - can anyone reply with experience my daughter has tried bath settings and in both cases her personal care eg teeth...

Supported living versus Residential - can anyone reply with experience my daught...

Cakes2695

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Essential Care giver status for adults with a Learning disability.

Have any parents been granted Essential Care giver status for their adult children living in a care home?

Have any parents been granted Essential Care giver status for their adult childr...

booksd

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Care for young adults - Wiltshire

We are being given DP for our son (18), but I am struggling to find a PA or care agency that can help. 'Care' seems to be orientated to the elderly, not...

We are being given DP for our son (18), but I am struggling to find a PA or care...

Jan0326

•2 years ago

3 Replies

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All posts for November 2021

Caregiver for 18 year old in care accommodation

Deputyship

First financial assessment

Medication, clonezapam

Is Down Syndrome bill missing something?

Dyspraxia assessment

Dyspraxia Assessment

Best interest decision /meeting

what support can social care provide at home

Bereavement services

Bereavement support

Support for Intellectual Disability

Capacity Assessment

No fit note for UC

How to becoming a carer for my daughter

Deputyship

Bandana Mealtime Protector

Special needs young vulnerable adult.

Moving supported living

Adverse effects of Trazodone/Sulpiride?

Research project about staying safer when using the internet

Looking for supported volunteering/work experience placements -south east england - young adult with ASD and complex/profound needs?

Hi

Help for the future.

Your chance to talk to an MP

UC/LCWRA & PIP - Supporting daughter with severe needs

What are the other options apart from LPA - Health wellbeing /Finance

Supported living versus Residential care - personal hygiene

Essential Care giver status for adults with a Learning disability.

Care for young adults - Wiltshire

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