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My son has entitlement to UC for a 2 bedroom rate as I care for him too. I have found it impossible to get a flat for him privately as Landlords don’t want...

Hi,I was just wondering if anyone knows how long it takes to go through social worker/services for a flat for one to one as that’s what my disabled son needs.I...

our daughter is severely autistic. We are having times when she is obviously in pain but we don’t know where. We give her pain medication, but would like some...

My brother is 58 and has learning disabilities. He has always lived with my parents. My mum died in 2020 and he has continued to live with my dad, who is now...

one gets you specialist LD services and the other gets you nothing. Why is this?

This is beginning a problem, My older son is kept in pads because he has tolirtig issues,

hi there have a severely disabled child and saw a couple of posts regarding buying a house for them to rent, not impacting on benefits etc where is the best...

I can get a mobility care as I get high rate PIP. I will get my support worker to pick the car as she will be driving mostly and I'm not bothered what brand...

Can anyone advise what the service charge should be for a supported living house? This is to cover utility bills. I am trying to find alternative...

Good afternoon, my 24 year old daughter has a LD and Autism (only got communication disorder from autism assessment, even though obvious autism). She has had a...

My daughter is 23 years old and is now in supported living. Her supporters have noticed her having absence seizures but we, her parents have never seen her...

my son is 21yrs old He is none verbal but can say yes and swipe his hand for no he has CP visually impaired peg fed in pads can’t walk or stand wheelchair...

Hello all my fellow warriors I have two boys my oldest has learning disabilities ans adhd odd basically he's on the spectrum but he is 20 this year and is...

Hello everyone, looking for advice. My 79 yo mum has recently moved from Plymouth to Weymouth to be with her extended family following the loss of my Dad last...

hi. My daughter is 58. I am her appointee for benefits. I am 80 years old. what is the best way to organise her benefits when I am no longer around. Can...

can anyone recommend an independent/private social worker or advise where I can find one?

Does anyone have any experience on being an appointee. As an Appointee for my daughter in dealing with energy company etc if my daughter does not have...

Hi all, Mencap has worked with the NHS to produce an easy read version of the consultation they're running to ask people what they think needs to be fixed...

hi Does anyone know of a hydrotherapy pool where I could take my daughter who has pmld. the south east of London or Kent. thank you.

Does anyone have any information about Advocates as I am not happy with the one that has been appointed.

any advice greatly received re Cambridge / shire supported living- for moderate learning disabilities/ autism Thanks

In a disabled person's trust 3% or £3000 (whichever is the lower) can be given to a non disabled beneficiary. Does anyone know if this can be split between...

hello I provide support and help for parents wanting respite service and support to care for their children with learning disabilities or autism. Our email...