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My brothers care journey

My brother has learning disabilities and lives in supported living. Since my mother passed away in 2016 my brother has severe self neglect problems. Doesn't...

My brother has learning disabilities and lives in supported living. Since my mot...

AM27

•2 months ago

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Your opinion please

my 58 year old daughter is very happy living in supported living in with good care provider and mostly good staff. However, her health is poor. She has pmld...

my 58 year old daughter is very happy living in supported living in with good ca...

Mummypam

•2 months ago

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Parent of Adult son with LD in Residential Care

Are there support groups for parent/carers of adults with LD living in residential care? My son lives about one and half hours travelling time from me and...

Are there support groups for parent/carers of adults with LD living in residenti...

GardenFern4

•2 months ago

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Has PIP helped you or a family member with job searching, health, or social care? ❓

The Government is considering cuts to disability benefits, including PIP, though the details are unclear. Mencap’s policy team is working to protect people...

The Government is considering cuts to disability benefits, including PIP, though...

Maurice_Mencap

Partner•2 months ago

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setting up bank account

hi lovely people, anything l should know when setting up a bank account for my 22 year old daughter with MLD who lives at home? Thanks in advance X

hi lovely people, anything l should know when setting up a bank account for my 2...

Kemish

•2 months ago

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Respite

Hi there. Help needed.I'm struggling at the mo with my,severely mentally disabled sister. Hubby recovering from cancer. I still have to work. Had panic...

Hi there. Help needed.I'm struggling at the mo with my,severely mentally disable...

Mandi73

•2 months ago

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Social Media: Friend or Foe?

Hey everyone, I was just reading this really interesting article from Beyond Blue about how social media can affect our mental well-being, and it got me...

Hey everyone, I was just reading this really interesting article from Beyond Blu...

Simo_882

•2 months ago

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Adult autistic son with obesity

Hi my son is 31. He has autism (but went thru mainstream schools) and is now obese. He lives at home and was made redundant last year after working as a driver...

Hi my son is 31. He has autism (but went thru mainstream schools) and is now obe...

Skippymcdoo29

•2 months ago

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Direct payments client contributions

I am using my daughter small tablet to write this. Suddenly followings years of being assessed for direct payments client contribution service user ie ( my...

I am using my daughter small tablet to write this. Suddenly followings years of ...

Jacksonscafe

•2 months ago

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Are people in supported living going to be safe from government benefit changes?

especially people with intellectual disabilities and/or serious mental health disabilities. I hate feel anxious about these proposed benefit changes.

especially people with intellectual disabilities and/or serious mental health di...

parasiticworm

•2 months ago

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Needing to employ support worker for my son

Hi everyone I have to find a support worker for my son and be the employer as if Leeds city council do it all my son will get agency and be a different support...

Hi everyone I have to find a support worker for my son and be the employer as if...

Beau09

•2 months ago

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Estranged sibling

Has anyone else experienced what my family are going through? We've all 3 been told to go No Contact with our eldest daughter who it seems does not wish to see...

Has anyone else experienced what my family are going through? We've all 3 been t...

Jakeyfeller

•2 months ago

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Callout for social security experiences

Ahead of the Government's announcements on reforms to social security, Mencap's policy team are working hard to try and stop people with a learning disability...

Ahead of the Government's announcements on reforms to social security, Mencap's ...

Maurice_Mencap

Partner•2 months ago

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What happens after I die ….?

I am very aware that I won’t be around forever and whilst I have a trust in place to help financially with my lovely son I am so worried about everything else...

I am very aware that I won’t be around forever and whilst I have a trust in plac...

suzi9381

•2 months ago

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On report it says significant intellectual disability. What does this mean?

Also it says extreme low range on the adaptive functioning test. My working memory scores are poor which means your ability to intercept, organise and think...

Also it says extreme low range on the adaptive functioning test. My working memo...

parasiticworm

•2 months ago

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Trusts and universal credit

I'm a trustee of a disabled person's trust. It was setup to 1, enable us to manage the assets and 2 to keep assets out of means testing (mostly for social...

I'm a trustee of a disabled person's trust. It was setup to 1, enable us to man...

Nikk_a2

•2 months ago

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worried about future for my 2 adult autistic sons

Hi there, I live with my two sons 29 and 26. Both have autism and are quite able. 29 year old works part time and receives ESA. He can travel on public...

Hi there, I live with my two sons 29 and 26. Both have autism and are quite ab...

Countrymum1

•2 months ago

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Another supported living farce - this time physio

My daughter lives in supported living with 24 hour care. She has cerebral palsy and had a femoral de rotation on her left leg 18 years ago. She walks but has...

My daughter lives in supported living with 24 hour care. She has cerebral palsy ...

Bookbaby6851

•2 months ago

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Social worker

Please can anyone tell me how you get a private genuine social worker

Hissone

•2 months ago

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Carers allowance

My 16 year old daughter has been awarded the enhanced rate of PIP. Previously received DLA. I currently receive a carers allowance for her. Will this...

My 16 year old daughter has been awarded the enhanced rate of PIP. Previously r...

Jtrom

•2 months ago

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Supported living providers

Hi I wonder if anyone could reccommend a good supported living provider in nottingham. and could anyone tell me their thoughts on the suppoted health care...

Hi I wonder if anyone could reccommend a good supported living provider in notti...

jtebbs42

•2 months ago

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Hello and thank you for reading...

I think the most important thing for me to say here first is please forgive me if I offend anyone by posting; I feel like an intruder, at best, on your forum...

I think the most important thing for me to say here first is please forgive me i...

Rhama1975

•2 months ago

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📣Tell your story and help us create new web content!

We are expanding the Mencap website to include more content about health conditions that affect people with a learning disability. We are looking for people...

We are expanding the Mencap website to include more content about health conditi...

DaveyA_Mencap

Partner•2 months ago

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TV Licensing in Supported Living

My daughter lives in supported living with 5 other people. It's a typical bungalow with 6 bedrooms and a communal lounge and kitchen. They have a care...

My daughter lives in supported living with 5 other people. It's a typical bungal...

Bookbaby6851

•2 months ago

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My son 18 assisted living and support worker

My son is 18 with MCI,LD and numerous complex needs I am looking into assisting living with 24 hour supervision/support waiting list is long so I'm thinking of...

My son is 18 with MCI,LD and numerous complex needs I am looking into assisting ...

Beau09

•2 months ago

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Assisted living

Hi, I’m looking at Assisted Living for my LD son (28) and thoroughly overwhelmed with it all. I have contacted Social Services but am struggling to get the...

Hi, I’m looking at Assisted Living for my LD son (28) and thoroughly overwhelmed...

ForeverFrustrated

•2 months ago

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A big thank you!

I just want to say a big thank you to this page/website it’s fantastic. Thank you to all the lovely people who have shared really useful information which I...

I just want to say a big thank you to this page/website it’s fantastic. Thank y...

Melluknat

•2 months ago

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Information please

Hi I'm going through the process of my 48yr old son with LD going into supported living we have been told there is a place becoming available soon who the...

Hi I'm going through the process of my 48yr old son with LD going into supported...

lolly64

•2 months ago

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Deputyship / Nominated Person / Trusts - experiences and advice please?

We would love to hear from any parents or carers who have gone through the Deputyship (or Nomineeship) process recently. We have had some solicitors give us an...

We would love to hear from any parents or carers who have gone through the Deput...

NavyBlueHue

•2 months ago

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Deputy’s Bank Account: Any recommendations?

Hello, I need to open a bank account for my son after getting Property & Affairs deputyship jointly with my daughter. Does anyone have advice about good/bad...

Hello, I need to open a bank account for my son after getting Property & Affair...

Drjm

•2 months ago

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All posts for February 2025

My brothers care journey

Your opinion please

Parent of Adult son with LD in Residential Care

Has PIP helped you or a family member with job searching, health, or social care? ❓

setting up bank account

Respite

Social Media: Friend or Foe?

Adult autistic son with obesity

Direct payments client contributions

Are people in supported living going to be safe from government benefit changes?

Needing to employ support worker for my son

Estranged sibling

Callout for social security experiences

What happens after I die ….?

On report it says significant intellectual disability. What does this mean?

Trusts and universal credit

worried about future for my 2 adult autistic sons

Another supported living farce - this time physio

Social worker

Carers allowance

Supported living providers

Hello and thank you for reading...

📣Tell your story and help us create new web content!

TV Licensing in Supported Living

My son 18 assisted living and support worker

Assisted living

A big thank you!

Information please

Deputyship / Nominated Person / Trusts - experiences and advice please?

Deputy’s Bank Account: Any recommendations?

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