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Wytch-Hazel

Hi, our daughter has mod.learning difficulties and is now happily settled in her own flat owned by Orbit Housing Association This took over 2 years to achieve...

Hi, our daughter has mod.learning difficulties and is now happily settled in her...

Wytch-hazel

•8 months ago

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looking for supported living in East Sussex area

hi there Our daughter has a place at Plumpton but needs supported living nearby (not Brighton). Please can anyone signpost us to someone who could help?...

hi there Our daughter has a place at Plumpton but needs supported living nearby...

Seacity

•8 months ago

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Social Relationship course

Hello, I am looking for a course our a social group on social skills/relationship boundaries. Does anyone know any, or are aware of any? Really......

Hello, I am looking for a course our a social group on social skills/relationshi...

Empadao

•8 months ago

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Adult daughter

Hi Guys, sorry new to all this so bear with me! I was wondering if anyone can help please or has had something simular happen.My daughter is 22 years old and...

Hi Guys, sorry new to all this so bear with me! I was wondering if anyone can he...

KazzyMc

•8 months ago

18 Replies

Care agencies

Hi I'm wanting to find a good care agency in North Yorkshire that can provide carers to support my daughter who has learning disabilities. The care would...

Hi I'm wanting to find a good care agency in North Yorkshire that can provide c...

colleenfred

•8 months ago

1 Reply

residential college wanted, not assisted living

M daughter is 18 and has been offered a residential college placement along side and a full college course with animals. The la have turned down due to...

M daughter is 18 and has been offered a residential college placement along side...

Jockney76

•9 months ago

7 Replies

help with charity/grant

does anyone know any other grants/charities that could help with an iPad for my son? His broke and now it is absolute chaos as he relies so heavily on it day...

does anyone know any other grants/charities that could help with an iPad for my ...

Buddysgreatadventure

•9 months ago

4 Replies

Supported living

Hi is there a procedure to follow when a decision has been made to move an elderly resident from supported living into residential care, we do not agree with...

Hi is there a procedure to follow when a decision has been made to move an elder...

jamie6798

•9 months ago

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Day to day spending.

Hi folks, I'm after some help please. Since the death of my parents I have sole financial responsibility for my sister who lives in a small 24/7 care home. At...

Hi folks, I'm after some help please. Since the death of my parents I have sole ...

Leisl_Mouselet

•9 months ago

17 Replies

moving area

we are thinking of relocating back to Northumberland - Alnwick/Morpeth area. We have an adult daughter with autism and severe learning difficulties who is 23....

we are thinking of relocating back to Northumberland - Alnwick/Morpeth area. We ...

Beansprout1

•9 months ago

3 Replies

"Booked visits"

Hi. The Local Authority has asked that I give advance notice of when i want to see my 34 year old son. He has is own flat + has care going into his home. I...

Hi. The Local Authority has asked that I give advance notice of when i want to ...

madswimmer

•9 months ago

6 Replies

Independent living

My son has traits of Autism and a learning disability. I would like to get him into independent living like a flat and me still as his carer as his 28 now and...

My son has traits of Autism and a learning disability. I would like to get him ...

Purdybaby

•9 months ago

3 Replies

Care Plans

Hello Guys I wanted to ask about Care plans and who should write them and how to ensure the care team & staff follow them. I wrote extensive plans...

Hello Guys I wanted to ask about Care plans and who should write them and how ...

Cakes2695

•9 months ago

2 Replies

independent living help

Hi i have a 28 year old son with traits of Autism and a Learning Disability which he lives with me. But as he is getting older now i would like him to live a...

Hi i have a 28 year old son with traits of Autism and a Learning Disability whic...

Purdybaby

•9 months ago

28 Replies

Hisson

I have a son with none verbal Autism challenging behaviour and severe learning difficulties. I haven't done dutyship because I wasn't sure how to fill the...

I have a son with none verbal Autism challenging behaviour and severe learning d...

Hissone

•9 months ago

12 Replies

Depuryship/appointee

hi I am my daughters appointee for benefits. When or why would I apply for deputyship? I’m trying to find her ways to live independently… doubt that will...

hi I am my daughters appointee for benefits. When or why would I apply for deput...

Manyjobs

•9 months ago

15 Replies

Advice on supported living and approving funding.

I am wondering if anyone has any experience with getting approval of supported living. My sister has been on a waiting list since 2019 after my dad passed away...

I am wondering if anyone has any experience with getting approval of supported l...

PoodlePa

•9 months ago

9 Replies

Court of Protection

my daughter with asd, adhd, and a learning disability is about to turn 18. Adult social care are talking about applying for COP1. Is this normal??? Can I stop...

my daughter with asd, adhd, and a learning disability is about to turn 18. Adult...

Elle1984

•9 months ago

24 Replies

Undiagnosed ADHD, Child protection plan

Hello, I have a difficult situation I was in an abusive relationship for about a year and the harassment and intimidation has carried on for over 10 years. My...

Hello, I have a difficult situation I was in an abusive relationship for about a...

Stace268

•9 months ago

9 Replies

What happens to personal savings when someone dies

Hello, I am hoping someone may be able to help. I have an older brother with severe learning disabilities. He lives in residential care and is funded by...

Hello, I am hoping someone may be able to help. I have an older brother with sev...

Dixon61

•9 months ago

12 Replies

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All posts for August 2023

Wytch-Hazel

looking for supported living in East Sussex area

Social Relationship course

Adult daughter

Care agencies

residential college wanted, not assisted living

help with charity/grant

Supported living

Day to day spending.

moving area

"Booked visits"

Independent living

Care Plans

independent living help

Hisson

Depuryship/appointee

Advice on supported living and approving funding.

Court of Protection

Undiagnosed ADHD, Child protection plan

What happens to personal savings when someone dies

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

What's your link to learning disability?

Topics

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