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sedleywilson

•4 years ago

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corona virus and what to do when bored

hi im rebecca and i have been on lockdown for 2 weeks and im really bored i used to go charity shops in the week with my carer and now i dont know what to do...

hi im rebecca and i have been on lockdown for 2 weeks and im really bored i used...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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COVID 19: Lack of Social distancing @ work

Hi all, with the current COVID 19 pandemic I as the sole carer and a young carer for my autistic brother is still asked to go to work at my part-time job as a...

Hi all, with the current COVID 19 pandemic I as the sole carer and a young carer...

justcallmenat

•4 years ago

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Self isolating 5 tips and a money moan

HI 5 tips to manage Self isolating 1)Eat well and cook easy dishes like egg in a cup 2 minutes no metal ones though 2)Make it easy on yourself,microwave...

HI 5 tips to manage Self isolating 1)Eat well and cook easy dishes like egg in ...

Sally426

•4 years ago

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can i use this service

hi i have now had email from sainburys saying i am one of the customers identified for priority service. i havent had letter or filled out any forms but i am...

hi i have now had email from sainburys saying i am one of the customers identifi...

mommeme

•4 years ago

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Online chat rooms during Coronavirus

Hi, Does anyone know for an online chat room/video get together for people with learning disabilities? I care for my younger disabled sister and I'd love for...

Hi, Does anyone know for an online chat room/video get together for people with ...

DSSmith

•4 years ago

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Lone Carer - Coronavirus

I'm a lone carer for my younger sister. No family nearby. I am very anxious what will happen if I or she becomes ill with the Coronavirus? We take care to...

I'm a lone carer for my younger sister. No family nearby. I am very anxious what...

DSSmith

•4 years ago

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Support and coronavirus restrictions

Hi all, My sister has learning disabilities and has support during the week. We are struggling thinking of things to do. She lives with my parents who are...

Hi all, My sister has learning disabilities and has support during the week. We...

Dalfie2020

•4 years ago

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disability nurse

if someone with who Have a learning disability as the virus please check they are in they system

if someone with who Have a learning disability as the virus please check they...

sedleywilson

•4 years ago

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Support in hospital during epidemic

In the case of an adult with a severe learning disability having to be admitted to hospital with the Coronavirus, does anyone know how the patient would be...

In the case of an adult with a severe learning disability having to be admitted ...

Birdie6

•4 years ago

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vulnerable

im a full carer for my sister with learning disabilites and bad anxiety she is so scared of going out at the moment its hard for me to get shopping would this...

im a full carer for my sister with learning disabilites and bad anxiety she is ...

mommeme

•4 years ago

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Register as a vulnerable person to get coronavirus support

Hello Have you seen that the Government is asking you to register with them if you are vulnerable. This will mean that you can get support during the...

Hello Have you seen that the Government is asking you to register with them if y...

Sarah_Mencap

•4 years ago

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Activities to do during Coronavirus lock down!

Any ideas on activities to do while in isolation at home? What are people doing and how do you maintain routines?

Any ideas on activities to do while in isolation at home? What are people doing ...

Smileaway

•4 years ago

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Health and safety

Hi, I am a mother of an 8,5 years old boy.We need some safety travel.He doesnt understand danger ,something improved and we teaching him to socialise.Pls help

Hi, I am a mother of an 8,5 years old boy.We need some safety travel.He doesnt u...

Soczela

•4 years ago

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More than 1-1 support (covid 19)

The government guidelines state only 2 people can go out together, what about individuals that require 2-1 support and above, that need exercise to, any...

The government guidelines state only 2 people can go out together, what about in...

lbsgalaxy

•4 years ago

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Carers

Thank you for all your replies regarding carers visiting my daughter and husband the carers have now contacted to say they will no longer be going in .Stay...

Thank you for all your replies regarding carers visiting my daughter and husban...

Nite100

•4 years ago

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Staff safety

Where do staff stand regarding travelling to and from su's..in this current situation.? Corona virus

Where do staff stand regarding travelling to and from su's..in this current situ...

Management

•4 years ago

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New restrictions

So, can I go for a walk or not? This is massively confusing. So worried by the idea I can't get a short walk.

So, can I go for a walk or not? This is massively confusing. So worried by the i...

Freddy44

•4 years ago

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do you like ding art&crft

sedley

sedleywilson

•4 years ago

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worrying about things

I’m worried about the coronovirus virus I’m at home self isolating for 2 weeks it’s hard finding things too do I’ve had a bad few days my ex boyfriend and his...

I’m worried about the coronovirus virus I’m at home self isolating for 2 weeks i...

unicorndiva210

•4 years ago

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Mencap shop Sherwood

I just wondered if the mencap shop in Sherwood be open this weekend or not because of the coronavirus outbreak Laura

I just wondered if the mencap shop in Sherwood be open this weekend or not becau...

Lauramona2020

•4 years ago

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Worrying times

Hi. I'm sure we're all finding it very surreal at the moment. I wondered what tips people had for coping with being stuck at home all the time. I am trying to...

Hi. I'm sure we're all finding it very surreal at the moment. I wondered what ti...

Freddy44

•4 years ago

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Need some help for supported living

Hi you don’t know me my name is Rebecca Hoyle I’m a vulnerable adult with learning disabilities and I have anxiety and depression I’ve been waiting for 3 years...

Hi you don’t know me my name is Rebecca Hoyle I’m a vulnerable adult with learni...

unicorndiva210

•4 years ago

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Protect yourself from COVID-19

Why not take a look at our easy read guide that might be helpful to protect yourself from the Coronavirus. https://bit.ly/2vtTont

Why not take a look at our easy read guide that might be helpful to protect your...

Harry_mencap

•4 years ago

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Winning my unfair dismissal claim against my former employer lead me to campaign against bullying everywhere.

Recently I visited my local High School where I hadnt been in for nearly 30 years. I met the Deputy Head and we talked about many issues such as bullying,...

Recently I visited my local High School where I hadnt been in for nearly 30 year...

RAOB

•4 years ago

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Learning disability in the way of everything!

I've been really frustrated with myself lately. My learning disability gets in the way of everything and im.so embarrassed I feel stupid as hell!!!! I have a...

I've been really frustrated with myself lately. My learning disability gets in t...

Cyh8513

•4 years ago

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Coronavirus easy read guide

Hello I know that the coronavirus is on everyone's minds at the moment. Mencap have an easy read guide that you might find helpful: * Go straight to the easy...

Hello I know that the coronavirus is on everyone's minds at the moment. Mencap h...

Sarah_Mencap

•4 years ago

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Expert event - siblings week

From Monday 6 April to Thursday 9 April we focused on the wonderful world of siblings. During this week Clare Kassa (CEO of the Sibs charity -...

From Monday 6 April to Thursday 9 April we focused on the wonderful world of sib...

Sarah_Mencap

•4 years ago

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How you deal with Indian Prospect ?

Hello I am from India. May I know how you all feel when you meet an Indian guy or when you talk to an Indian guy.

Hello I am from India. May I know how you all feel when you meet an Indian guy o...

ruchitchavda

•4 years ago

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try to talk

my advice is to talk to him after is calm down sedley

sedleywilson

•4 years ago

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corona virus and what to do when bored

COVID 19: Lack of Social distancing @ work

Self isolating 5 tips and a money moan

can i use this service

Online chat rooms during Coronavirus

Lone Carer - Coronavirus

Support and coronavirus restrictions

disability nurse

Support in hospital during epidemic

vulnerable

Register as a vulnerable person to get coronavirus support

Activities to do during Coronavirus lock down!

Health and safety

More than 1-1 support (covid 19)

Carers

Staff safety

New restrictions

do you like ding art&crft

worrying about things

Mencap shop Sherwood

Worrying times

Need some help for supported living

Protect yourself from COVID-19

Winning my unfair dismissal claim against my former employer lead me to campaign against bullying everywhere.

Learning disability in the way of everything!

Coronavirus easy read guide

Expert event - siblings week

How you deal with Indian Prospect ?

try to talk

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