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discretionary trust who is liable for bills

We are about to purchase a house through a discretionary trust for our autistic son to live in rent free. Is he liable for his own bills, council tax, energy,...

We are about to purchase a house through a discretionary trust for our autistic ...

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•7 months ago

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discretionary trust

I will be leaving my house to my son who is autistic and has a learning disability. If it is left in a trust will he have to pay inheritance tax?

I will be leaving my house to my son who is autistic and has a learning disabili...

Watersk

•7 months ago

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Supported living and parent finding work

Hi. I wonder if anyone can help or has been in this situation. We are in the process of my son going into supported living. This is not something I'm really...

Hi. I wonder if anyone can help or has been in this situation. We are in the pro...

LymeBay

•7 months ago

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AutismMum

Hi, my 29 year old autistic son has recently been transitioning into his house with his care team and thankfully it is going well. The house is shared...

Hi, my 29 year old autistic son has recently been transitioning into his house w...

Borisdo

•7 months ago

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Wakefield District Housing (WDH)

Himy daughter has no mental capacity can I make a will staying that Id c like her to remain in our family home if anything should happen to me with supported...

Himy daughter has no mental capacity can I make a will staying that Id c like he...

catladie

•7 months ago

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Im a person with a fiancel court of protection!

I find this too intrusive. I can't ask my LD community nurse for a reassessment as they psychologist said I was the maximum of my capacity, and I failed....

I find this too intrusive. I can't ask my LD community nurse for a reassessment ...

parasiticworm

•7 months ago

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Ask the Expert event - Wills and Trusts (2 - 6 September)

This Ask the Expert event has now finished. Thank you so much to everyone who came forward with questions during the Wills and Trusts Health...

This Ask the Expert event has now finished. Thank you so much to everyone who ...

Maurice_Mencap

Partner•7 months ago

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Court of protection

We have had deputyship for health and welfare for our son for over 20yrs, following an award for an RTA. We have never had any issues and our annual reports...

We have had deputyship for health and welfare for our son for over 20yrs, follow...

Housebuster

•7 months ago

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1:1 Support in Supported Living

Hello. I have found supported living for my 24year old daughter who has severe LD, Epilepsy, and ASD. The placement only have 1:1 support but my SW is saying...

Hello. I have found supported living for my 24year old daughter who has severe L...

SENmum24

•7 months ago

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Housing Element, 2 bedroom

Hi,I am thinking of taking a private rental tenancy property for my son, who has learning disability. He needs 24 hr support and therefore needs a 2 bedroom...

Hi,I am thinking of taking a private rental tenancy property for my son, who has...

Balamorym

•7 months ago

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Monzo account

Hello, I want to open a Monzo account so my 23 year old daughter can have a pre loaded card for when she moves into supported living. For anyone who uses...

Hello, I want to open a Monzo account so my 23 year old daughter can have a pre ...

Violet50

•7 months ago

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Carer's Allowance - does it work for you?

Hello everyone, Mencap's policy team would like to hear about your experiences of accessing Carer's Allowance. If you've faced any challenges or issues with...

Hello everyone, Mencap's policy team would like to hear about your experiences...

Maurice_Mencap

Partner•7 months ago

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Teeth cleaning apps

Hello, I am looking for a teeth cleaning app to help my daughter become more independent. Has anyone had experience of using one? Many thanks :)

Hello, I am looking for a teeth cleaning app to help my daughter become more ind...

Violet50

•7 months ago

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One to One Support at Night

My son has 100 percent continuing health care and is considering supported living placement and needs one to one support day and night and two to one in the...

My son has 100 percent continuing health care and is considering supported livin...

Hidden

•8 months ago

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extension

Hi, My brother has Down’s syndrome and lives with our elderly mum and needs help. I can only have him to sleep over at mine when my daughter sleeps out, so...

Hi, My brother has Down’s syndrome and lives with our elderly mum and needs hel...

MUDOG

•8 months ago

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Access for living Lewisham London

I have 2 brothers with learning disabilities who live in a supported living home run by Access for Living Access for Living is giving them inadequate amounts...

I have 2 brothers with learning disabilities who live in a supported living home...

Glenn-Neil2

•8 months ago

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Guilt

Has anyone else experienced guilt about going on holiday without their family member? Alex is 33 lives in supported accommodation and has a full life doing...

Has anyone else experienced guilt about going on holiday without their family me...

Lindypops56

•8 months ago

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sexuality

Hello, Im wondering if anyone knows of a simple male vibrator for regulation? I support a young male and alongside parents are wondering if there are any...

Hello, Im wondering if anyone knows of a simple male vibrator for regulation? I ...

SenttoJersey

•8 months ago

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ayuda orientacion

hola pues me gustaria resivir algunos consejos tengo 58 años y mi prostata tiene un medida de 32 gramos al medico me dice que me debo operar otro medico...

hola pues me gustaria resivir algunos consejos tengo 58 años y mi prostata tiene...

junior66

•8 months ago

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Conversion to family home

Hi We are in the process of stating to convert our double garage into a self contained annexe for our son who has autism. he is now 36 years old and parents...

Hi We are in the process of stating to convert our double garage into a self co...

Lucacielle

•8 months ago

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How to get my child diagnosed

Kaylap19

•8 months ago

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Learning difficulties

My 9 years old struggles in school he cannot read or right not Evan his own name. He cannot pronounce most words. He hasn't been diagnosed, where do I start?

My 9 years old struggles in school he cannot read or right not Evan his own nam...

Kaylap19

•8 months ago

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Help with my son

My songs 9 years old struggles in school he cannot read or right not Evan his own name. He cannot pronounce most words. He hasn't been diagnosed, where do I...

My songs 9 years old struggles in school he cannot read or right not Evan his ow...

Kaylap19

•8 months ago

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Just to share information

Hi, just thought I would share a link about the 'mobilise' hub, it's a community forum for carers, maybe helpful to some in this community too, take care...

Hi, just thought I would share a link about the 'mobilise' hub, it's a community...

Bluey203

•8 months ago

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a LD psychologist wrote I’m articulate but lack comprehension

and being articulate masked my LD. what does this mean?

parasiticworm

•8 months ago

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Change of accommodation due to increased support

My 30yr old son (learning disability/AS) has lived in a studio flat ran by a charity for approx 5 yrs, It is predominantly to prevent people from being on the...

My 30yr old son (learning disability/AS) has lived in a studio flat ran by a cha...

Belsmith

•8 months ago

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Have you or a family member experienced benefits sanctions?

Hi everyone, Mencap is looking to find people with a learning disability who have experienced being sanctioned on either Universal Credit or Employment and...

Hi everyone, Mencap is looking to find people with a learning disability who ha...

Maurice_Mencap

Partner•8 months ago

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Adult diagnosis

Hello does anyone know of a private diagnostic place as I heard nhs has a massive waiting list. Its for my sister thank you

Hello does anyone know of a private diagnostic place as I heard nhs has a massiv...

Happydays77

•8 months ago

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Feedback From Care Company

Hi, I am a family Carer and I enquired about feedback from the Care company and one support worker said they were happy to give feedback and thought it was...

Hi, I am a family Carer and I enquired about feedback from the Care company and ...

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•8 months ago

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All posts for August 2024

discretionary trust who is liable for bills

discretionary trust

Supported living and parent finding work

AutismMum

Wakefield District Housing (WDH)

Im a person with a fiancel court of protection!

Ask the Expert event - Wills and Trusts (2 - 6 September)

Court of protection

1:1 Support in Supported Living

Housing Element, 2 bedroom

Monzo account

Carer's Allowance - does it work for you?

Teeth cleaning apps

One to One Support at Night

extension

Access for living Lewisham London

Guilt

sexuality

ayuda orientacion

Conversion to family home

Get support

Learning difficulties

Help with my son

Just to share information

a LD psychologist wrote I’m articulate but lack comprehension

Change of accommodation due to increased support

Have you or a family member experienced benefits sanctions?

Adult diagnosis

Feedback From Care Company

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