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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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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.
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Would Robot carers solve the staff shortage problem in the care sector?
I'm just watching a new comedy on BBC 1 called "Ann Droid" starring Sue Johnston, famous for playing Sheila Grant in Brookside and Barbera in the Royle Family. It's got me thinking about whether Robot carers would solve the problems of constant staff shortages in the care sector. What do you lot reckon?
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Hello 👋🏻
I'm a mum of 2. I have taken the leap and de-registered my 13yo son from mainstream this week to homeschool. My gut was telling me it was the right thing and already I have seen an improvement. My son is known ASC and we are on the pathway for ADHD. He had a burnout in 2024 and since then I don't think I have ever seen him…
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How would I get Mum some extra help with my 77 year old Dad with Dementia?
Above. She'll not thank me for posting this but she says she's struggling to look after him as he's getting worse with his Dementia. Would there be a way to get them any help?
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caring for a teenager
hi every one i am a carer for my daughter aged 13 who has asd anxiety and ebsa and sometimes its very draining and i find it makes my fibro and osteoathritis, and other conditions reaally flare up, wondering if anyone else on here is in the same positiion and any tips for support thanyou
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Ehlers danos
hi my wife has multiple disabilities, I don’t seem to be doing enough in her eyes, I know I’m trying, I think I’m struggling with the thought of her getting worse, and seem to sweep issues under the carpet I love her more than anything, Iknow I want to care for her and help her, it’s not a burden to me but I’m scared I…
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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 welbeck! My ASD teen has noise sensitivity, any advice?
Hi,my ASD teen and noise sensitivity
