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Private Psychiatrist

Hi everyone, Can anybody recommend a private psychiatrist that specialises in ASD? I live in Cambridgeshire, but willing to travel. Thanks, Lou

Hi everyone, Can anybody recommend a private psychiatrist that specialises in A...

Joesmumlovesyoga

•1 year ago

6 Replies

Personal Assistant options & choices

Hello Everyone, Does anyone have any experience in becoming a PA for a family member? This is to work along side other carers ( in a care team ) Trying to...

Hello Everyone, Does anyone have any experience in becoming a PA for a famil...

Cakes2695

•1 year ago

11 Replies

Hi everyone I Could really do with help and advice about supported living my daughter is being put into it and dont know where to start

Supported living

JandD123

•1 year ago

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job finding

looking for a job in mencap at the keepers cottage where do I find the jobs please xx

looking for a job in mencap at the keepers cottage where do I find the jobs plea...

Louisa_maicross

•1 year ago

1 Reply

One love

Greatings to everyone.

Julljull

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Does anyone has experience of having a local council make a deputyship application for their adult child?

About four years ago my son was living in supportive living. He was given very little help with his finances and resulted in him receiving a large bill for...

About four years ago my son was living in supportive living. He was given very l...

Bally28

•1 year ago

7 Replies

Anyone had experience of Protocol agreements?

My understanding of 'protocol' agreements covering information sharing, finances, communication etc is that a local authority will use these in order to...

My understanding of 'protocol' agreements covering information sharing, finances...

LaVerite

•1 year ago

1 Reply

attorney

Does anyone have any advice on becoming attorney for health and welfare. I have a 23yr old son who lacks capacity. Is this something i should have ?

Does anyone have any advice on becoming attorney for health and welfare. I have ...

Sallyyana

•1 year ago

8 Replies

Proud of mothers

I would like to say I am very proud of mothers who take care of their children with disabilities. It can be a struggle but your bravery and strength day to day...

I would like to say I am very proud of mothers who take care of their children w...

Natasha319

•1 year ago

7 Replies

moving out

Hi, I have a 22 year old daughter with severe learning difficulties and autism who is in her final year at college and lives with us at home. We are hoping...

Hi, I have a 22 year old daughter with severe learning difficulties and autism ...

Beansprout1

•1 year ago

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Health is declining day by day since childhood. Currently my physical condition is very bad.

Hi, I'm 18 . My weight is 77 lb (34 kg) and height is 5' 3" (160 cm). When I started going to school as a child, I found myself a bit weak from...

Hi, I'm 18 . My weight is 77 lb (34 kg) and height is 5' 3" (160 cm). When I st...

sayeedhosain

•1 year ago

1 Reply

How to keep a job as someone with ADHD and some learning disabilities

I am someone who's 19 and unemployed as i was close to being fired in some (even minimum wage) jobs. This is mainly due to my undiagnosed learning...

I am someone who's 19 and unemployed as i was close to being fired in some (even...

J0sh

•1 year ago

2 Replies

Advice on single occupancy Housing & 247 Support

Hello I hope you can offer advice on how we can best manage this type of set up. Daughter needs 247 care to help her personal care , healthy meals - food...

Hello I hope you can offer advice on how we can best manage this type of set ...

Cakes2695

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Help with Hate Campaigns

Hi, about 8 years ago my closest friend at the time foundation new group of friends at the school playground. Very quickly she stopped me and acted like really...

Hi, about 8 years ago my closest friend at the time foundation new group of frie...

OcEaNmE

•1 year ago

2 Replies

Help with assessment - psychosis and learning disabilities

Hi, I have come across Mencap in trying to access help for my brother in law. He is 36 years old and has some learning disabilities in addition to suffering...

Hi, I have come across Mencap in trying to access help for my brother in law. He...

Rosamond19

•1 year ago

2 Replies

Residential College

Has anyone had experience of a good residential.college for a 16 year old? Also is this age too young for a residential.placement. Thank you.

Has anyone had experience of a good residential.college for a 16 year old? Also ...

AC1935

•1 year ago

4 Replies

Feeling bad for having learning difficulties

When you have a mild learning difficulties does that make you less of a person or does it make you a rubbish parent

When you have a mild learning difficulties does that make you less of a person o...

Javia

•1 year ago

2 Replies

Amending an existing Deputyship order

I'm applying to amend the existing CoP Deputyship order for financial affairs, set up several years ago. My ex-wife applied but I am excluded from...

I'm applying to amend the existing CoP Deputyship order for financial affairs, s...

Roebuck789

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Amending existing Deputyship order

My ex has a deputyship order for our son, who has limited capacity. I'm excluded from helping him make any financial decisions. I'd like the current order to...

My ex has a deputyship order for our son, who has limited capacity. I'm excluded...

Roebuck789

•1 year ago

1 Reply

VOLUNTEERING

Are ther any volunteering opportunities within you organisation ,that may assist me better understanding autism and allow me to contribute to your work

Are ther any volunteering opportunities within you organisation ,that may assist...

gwak1

•1 year ago

2 Replies

Support with BoC

Does anyone have any resources or signposting for staff who support young adults with LD and behaviours of concern? We follow a Positive Behaviour...

Does anyone have any resources or signposting for staff who support young adults...

MusicTherapySarah

•1 year ago

6 Replies

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All posts for February 2023

Private Psychiatrist

Personal Assistant options & choices

Hi everyone I Could really do with help and advice about supported living my daughter is being put into it and dont know where to start

job finding

One love

Does anyone has experience of having a local council make a deputyship application for their adult child?

Anyone had experience of Protocol agreements?

attorney

Proud of mothers

moving out

Health is declining day by day since childhood. Currently my physical condition is very bad.

How to keep a job as someone with ADHD and some learning disabilities

Advice on single occupancy Housing & 247 Support

Help with Hate Campaigns

Help with assessment - psychosis and learning disabilities

Residential College

Feeling bad for having learning difficulties

Amending an existing Deputyship order

Amending existing Deputyship order

VOLUNTEERING

Support with BoC

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What's your link to learning disability?

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