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Charity grants for funerals.

My sister who had a learning disability has died and I'm eager to find out what grants are available to pay for a Christian burial, I have some savings to...

My sister who had a learning disability has died and I'm eager to find out what ...

Funeral-questions

•6 months ago

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Full time carer

I’m a full time carer for my husband

LunarNala1

•6 months ago

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If you have a deputyship is it easier to claim disability benefits?

What's your experience been like claiming disability for learning disabilities if you have an appointee or deputyship for you or the person you look after?

What's your experience been like claiming disability for learning disabilities i...

parasiticworm

•6 months ago

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onefamily

Hi I’m new in the group, my daughter is 26+ and has a condition called Velocardiofacial syndrome which is a Chromosomal disease characterized by several...

Hi I’m new in the group, my daughter is 26+ and has a condition called Velocard...

onefamily

•6 months ago

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Mobility Car

Hi all, we have received higher rate DLA for our disable daughter for many years and I’ve never really paid attention to the mobility section as thought it...

Hi all, we have received higher rate DLA for our disable daughter for many years...

Shell101010

•6 months ago

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HEADACHES

i get headaches when on my macbook. and eye strain and like going my macbook to keep nice and calm and relaxed and listen to music to block out loud noise

i get headaches when on my macbook. and eye strain and like going my macbook to...

Hidden

•6 months ago

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Learning Disability - Diagnosis

My son is 11 and has just transitioned from Junior to Senior School with an EHCP. It has become very apparent after just half a term that his needs are...

My son is 11 and has just transitioned from Junior to Senior School with an EHCP...

DaisyDashchund

•6 months ago

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Digital Care and Disabilities

Can Digital Care enhance the lives of both those with disabilities and their staff? Join our webinar on Thursday October 26 to discover how digital care can...

Can Digital Care enhance the lives of both those with disabilities and their sta...

OscarSenior

•6 months ago

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Phelan-Mcdermid syndrome

I have a 42 year old son, recently diagnosed with PMS shank3. I have been in touch with PMS UK but struggling to find anyone older, particularly want...

I have a 42 year old son, recently diagnosed with PMS shank3. I have been in to...

GerryMarchon

•6 months ago

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School options ASD Twins - one with cognitive and learning difficulties

I am struggling to accept separation of my twin boys who are in a small mainstream primary setting. To get them settled into the right school, I have...

I am struggling to accept separation of my twin boys who are in a small mainstre...

j_oliva

•6 months ago

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mobile phone

Hi, I saw a post yesterday re a very simple large button mobile phone . I have lost the link Can Anyone help . I have googled and cannot find it. You could...

Hi, I saw a post yesterday re a very simple large button mobile phone . I have l...

BrightBaker

•6 months ago

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Care Agency and CQM

Hi everyone, I have recently been allocated a care agency for my son by Social Services (Disabled Children's team). Something felt 'off' about the agency and...

Hi everyone, I have recently been allocated a care agency for my son by Social ...

KayYadley

•6 months ago

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Domestic abuse?

So im friends with someone who is in his 20s and they are always telling me how his partner is always hitting him and recently they broke up and they both were...

So im friends with someone who is in his 20s and they are always telling me how ...

AmericanXL

•6 months ago

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Supported living

Is it normal to pay for all stationary the staff use in supported living? My sons place is finding new charges on an almost monthly basis without any...

Is it normal to pay for all stationary the staff use in supported living? My so...

Housebuster

•6 months ago

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definition Learning Disability

I am trying to locate the consultation document where our Learning Disability people were consulted on how they identify and the outcome was Learning...

I am trying to locate the consultation document where our Learning Disability pe...

ebayer

•7 months ago

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using the term Learning Disability

I was trying to find the information when the LD community was consulted about how they wished to identify , I believe they chose Learning Disability but I am...

I was trying to find the information when the LD community was consulted about h...

ebayer

•7 months ago

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pip review

any advice about pip review. Not much has changed a few small things but essentially someone with moderate learning disability still has the disability! Any...

any advice about pip review. Not much has changed a few small things but essenti...

Manyjobs

•7 months ago

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PIP Appeal

My friend suffered from Brain damage when she was born, she has reading and writing difficulties. Plus, has anxiety issues and panics. She has been refused...

My friend suffered from Brain damage when she was born, she has reading and writ...

Fallowdeer

•7 months ago

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Access to Work

Has anyone utilised the above scheme? I intend to have a Support Worker, but am not sure about what hourly rate to submit?

Has anyone utilised the above scheme? I intend to have a Support Worker, but am...

Siamese421

•7 months ago

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Where to start with help for my sister, 48yrs old

My sister has an undiagnosed learning disability. She went to a specialist school & college. She then had numerous jobs through a specialist employment agency....

My sister has an undiagnosed learning disability. She went to a specialist schoo...

Haybombay58

•7 months ago

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PA for brother with mild learning disability

Can anyone recommend an agency in Hertfordshire who can provide a PA/support worker for my 57yo brother in the St Albans area? My brother has mild learning...

Can anyone recommend an agency in Hertfordshire who can provide a PA/support wor...

SwimSingWrite

•7 months ago

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Serving Court of Protection papers - Who to contact?

Hi all, I am applying to be a Personal Welfare Deputy for my son. I have to send copies of my application to all NHS bodies involved in his care and...

Hi all, I am applying to be a Personal Welfare Deputy for my son. I have to se...

Drjm

•7 months ago

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Termination of support

After 8 years our 33 year old son with Downs and autism has suddenly been served notice by his care provider. There has been virtually no discussion or...

After 8 years our 33 year old son with Downs and autism has suddenly been served...

Celgee12

•7 months ago

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Dangers of Social Media

Has anyone else had to restrict access to sites like Facebook for their vulnerable children? My son is 34 with ASD -and learning disability. He’s very...

Has anyone else had to restrict access to sites like Facebook for their vulnerab...

Lindypops56

•7 months ago

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Hello!

Hi, I am a widowed mum of 3 daughters and my middle daughter has Down’s syndrome. She is 44 years old, very capable, is an encyclopaedia on disaster movies,...

Hi, I am a widowed mum of 3 daughters and my middle daughter has Down’s syndrome...

Lindorfancier

•7 months ago

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public enquiry

quick update Not yet heard anything to date

Sallyyana

•7 months ago

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Understand how social care can meet needs

I am a Secondary school teacher teaching Health and social care and looking for advice and education for school. I am interested to know how Social/Voluntary...

I am a Secondary school teacher teaching Health and social care and looking for ...

MarkloveP

•7 months ago

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How can technology help with learning disability?

Hi, I am interested to get advice what type of technology currently is used to support those with learning disability. What is the experience and what can be...

Hi, I am interested to get advice what type of technology currently is used to ...

OscarSenior

•7 months ago

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All posts for October 2023

Charity grants for funerals.

Full time carer

If you have a deputyship is it easier to claim disability benefits?

onefamily

Mobility Car

HEADACHES

Learning Disability - Diagnosis

Digital Care and Disabilities

Phelan-Mcdermid syndrome

School options ASD Twins - one with cognitive and learning difficulties

mobile phone

Care Agency and CQM

Domestic abuse?

Supported living

definition Learning Disability

using the term Learning Disability

pip review

PIP Appeal

Access to Work

Where to start with help for my sister, 48yrs old

PA for brother with mild learning disability

Serving Court of Protection papers - Who to contact?

Termination of support

Dangers of Social Media

Hello!

public enquiry

Understand how social care can meet needs

How can technology help with learning disability?

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

What's your link to learning disability?

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