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Random amount on carers allowance today.
Hi, we are really concerned as my son gets carers allowance to care for me. It hits the bank on a sat but I think it's mon to sun and the bank show it early. Last week the full amount for a week hit bank on a Thursday and now 9 days later it went jn but for only 57.64. Just really worried something has gone wrong. We wrnt…
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Carers Allowance and ADP
Hi everybody my question and help is for the following. I’m on DLA higher rate Can II apply for carers allowance for my mum that lives at a different address. Does it affect her DLA UC payments If I became a carer does that go against me in future reviews with DLA
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This is a poem about Carers.
I wrote this when I visited some one in hospita suffering from Dementia. Hope you like it….. Dementia – poem. I see a woman I once loved, Her eyes still blue, they now see through you, Hello my love how are you today, Is met with that same blank stare, Hello, who’s there. I try to see the girl I knew, that took my heart…
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Help with deputyship forms
hi, hoping you can help. Mum in care with mixed dementia I need to apply for deputyship as no POA in place. Can anyone point me in direction of where I can go to get help with them. I cannot afford a solicitor. Thanking in advance.
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Is it ok to use cameras for security when having carers
This is in my own home, no one lives with me carers visit. The problem is I have noticed some theft. The only sensible thing to do at this point seems to be to use cameras, but I dont know if its legal, and if I have to inform the carer agency. Sadly because they keep sending 5-6 carers every week, I have no idea who the…
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Parents and cares of children with cerebral palsy
Parents and carers of children with cerebral palsy-we want to hear from you. We'd love to hear your perspectives on: a time your child's behaviour was misunderstood. experiences of fatigue. talking to a child about cerebral palsy working with school what helped after diagnosis Your views can help Scope and the Cerebral…
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Hello from a Dad who wants to support his son to the best of my abilities
Hi all, Ive got a 12 Yr old who we recently started to homeschool. The struggles are there, small upsetting events cam lead to meltdowns and larger issues can be explosive meltdowns. I see adhd as a super power just need to understand how best to help him. Fpr instance teaching him to boil an egg because it firstly fell on…
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📚️Back to School Tips - Summer Holiday Support📚️
Part One - Summer Holiday Support Series Introduction Part Two - Accessible Days Out for Parents and & Carers of Disabled Children Part Three - Keep Routine At Home in the Summer Holidays Part Four - Sensory Friendly and Accessible School Uniforms (Where To Buy) Part Five - Parent & Carer Wellbeing and Mental Health in the…
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Dementia and questionable behaviour
Im not even sure where to start with this one!.A neighbours mother recently died and the daughter told me yesterday that before she put her in a care home she lost her temper with her on numerous occasions and pretended that because her mother was not going to sleep when she wanted that she'd given the family dog away (…
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looking for some help for my daughter we are hoping to have her placed in suppor
hi I’m new here and looking for some help for my daughter we are hoping to have her placed in supported living as she is really struggling with day to day life :(( thank you
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Unpaid carers
The Prime Minister missed an opportunity to talk about "unpaid" carers when he made his speech on social care on Thursday ! https://www.gov.uk/government/speeches/prime-ministers-speech-on-social-care-29-july-2026 You are all probably fed up with hearing how my wife has cared for me for over 20 years without a single days…
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Reasonable adjustments
Hello everyone! I'm new and posting here for some advice. I work in a UK setting which provides children's holiday clubs. We have some children who are autistic with a PDA profile who would like to attend. Among other adjustments their parents requested that they use a completely different software to the one planned and…
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Return to school and the shopping trip every parent dreads
I hope everyone is enjoying the school holidays and managing in this hot weather. The "return to school" conversation has already started, and many parents face the dreaded shopping trip for uniforms and school equipment. This can add an additional layer of complexity for children with physical disabilities. The company…
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17 Year old Son : Not sure how to support
New to this page. My son is 17 (about to turn 18 in October) I have no doubt that he has ASD or and ADHD. I have always wondered if he was on the spectrum, but school always convinced me otherwise. He hasn't been officially tested. As he has got older it really has become more noticeable. I firmly believe Covid also…
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Care Act deafblind assessment
Can I ask how long should it take once a drafblind assessment report has been done and sent to the la should it take to contact me about a care plan I'm currently waiting for support it took since November do the assessment
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Hi, my name is SharonM! Anyone experienced their disabled child go to uni?
Hello I’m Sharon and I’m new to the group 👋. I’m desperately looking for anyone to ask about their experience of their child going to uni who has significant physical disabilities. I’m lost, the advice ranges from don’t bother it’s too hard, to others saying it’s easy enough and can be done. My daughter really wants the…
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info about what will be available 18 year old in terms of housing/care/work?
I have joined for my 18 year old daughter. I am her full time carer but eventually she wants to be living independently of me. She is a full time powerchair user. We find it very hard to find out any information about what will be available for her in the future in terms of housing/care/access to work etc and would welcome…
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Hi, I'm jade36! Single mum to son with ADHD and Autism looking for friends
Hey single mum to a son with adhd and autism. Here to make friends :) any one else in the same scenario ? X
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Finding friends for my son and groups for him to go in and make new friends.
Finding friends for my son and groups for him to go in and make new friends. He is 26 with learning disability. We are new to the area and it’s been hard to socialise .
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Holiday
I am a carer for my husband and whany=t go on holiday. What can I do about his care. What arrangements can I make for his full time care while I m away.
