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Wife/Carer - cancer ?
My wife/carer has been given an appointment at hospital next Thursday for the results of a cancer blood test - (she's been bleeding from her cervix recently) ! It probably is not menopause related - that was over a few years ago…….. I just hope that it is caused by something else and not cancer.
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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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Looking for Advice on Balancing Studies and Care Responsibilities
Hi everyone, I'm new to the community and wanted to introduce myself while also seeking some advice. I've been reading discussions about care and support at university, and it made me wonder how other students have managed balancing their studies with caring responsibilities or personal support needs. Starting or…
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Hi, my name is welbeck! My ASD teen has noise sensitivity, any advice?
Hi,my ASD teen and noise sensitivity
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Audhd parent - what support does my child get?
I'm Audhd parent with child who has many autistic traits. I spoke with teachers at reception and officially request support for her in September as she becomes very anxious about school etc she has social communication, sensory, emotional problems etc and I asked school to support her autism assessment. They still…
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School SENCO ignoring requests for SEN support – advice needed
I am an AuDHD parent and my child shows many autistic traits (social communication, sensory, emotional regulation difficulties, and high anxiety around school). I first raised concerns with teachers at Reception and formally requested SEN support and support for an autism assessment in September. Since then, the school has…
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Discrimination by Social Services
Hi there, I am currently in a situation where I am putting myself forward to care for my grandchildren. I had my first assessment yesterday and I feel that they are going to use my disability against me. I suffer with M.E. and have some mobility issues, nothing that has stopped me caring for my grandson in the past. I was…
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My Mum is currently doing "care" for their elderly Neighbour, should she be paid
The lady next door on the right lost her husband last year, and is more or less Housebound, and Mum is now going round 4 times a day at 8 AM, 12 PM, 16.00, and 8 PM to put her eye drops in. The lady's family live too far away to come over and do it themselves. My question is should Mum be paid by the LA as a carer? She…
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Advice on autistic child
I hope you're well. I’m reaching out to you for some advice, as I’m feeling unsure where else to turn. My daughter is 10 years old and undiagnosed autistic, though we are confident she is and shes been on MATT pathway a few years. She experiences extreme anxiety around school, and even stepping onto the playground is a…
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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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Anyone else?
Does any one else have anxiety about what others think of you as a parent because of your child’s behaviour related to their special needs?
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Hi, my name is Gemzie246!
hi i’m new here im looking for advice my son is 9 he’s autistic i’m really struggleing with him at the minute he’s got a thing abou tv the weather if he sees clouds he has huge melt down if the sun is creeping through he has a melt down i can’t get him to school as they keep ringing me to get him , and can’t get him to…
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New parent disabled child - advice pls
I’m a mum to a one year old girl Elsie She has an ultra rare neuro condition and spent first 8 months of her life in hospital. We came home 3 months ago, via a hospice as we didn’t think she’d make it, and she’s thriving. She’ll have challenges but she is also developing and we are more hopeful. We came home with a care…
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David
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I am deciding whether to homeschool and wondered if you can give me some advice
Hi, My son is year 8 with ASD & ADHD with mental health issues since July 2025. School performance & SEN provision has not been adequate and curriculum content concerning. I am deciding whether to homeschool and wondered if you can give me some advice of your own journey? My son doesn’t have an EHCP. Don’t have any…
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Hi, my name is Asaint! Issues with SENCO, EHCP and college
Hello my daughter has an ehcp, the college named on her ehcp refused her based on her predicted grades. I've been told that as the college is named they cannot refuse her. The school she is currently at the senco is horrible and keeps lying and has offered no support. Even thought she has an ehcp. AAny Advice
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Grants for autistic person
Hi my daughter is autistic and she hasn’t spoken in 4 years we want to get her started with a AAC device to see if this would benefit her which I believe it will immmensly does anyone know of any charities that give grants for iPads and proloquo2go? She is 19 years old and we get PIP for her but it really isn’t enough we…
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HELP ME | Cerebral palsy
Greetings ! I have cerebral palsy and I am very tired of living. I have depression and apathy..... Are there any moms who also have children with cerebral palsy. I wonder if you could give me moral support. It's very difficult when you don't have someone to turn to with questions.
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Life assurance policy for my son
Good evening Scope community, I would like to take out a life assurance policy for my profoundly disabled son? Does anyone have any experience of this or can recommend a provider. Thank you
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Inefficient carers
Hello all, I’ve been having visits from carers from adult social care providers for a month now. There are several different ladies who visit. One visit is for some sort of domestic services and twice my bathroom has been cleaned, however I closed the bathroom door after turning off the radiator in there and was horrified…
