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Spotlight on adaptive school uniform and clothing
Our parent advisers are available to answer your questions about adaptive clothing. This includes: •Clothing and uniform for children with sensory needs •High street alternatives that can be adapted and save you money •Asking school for reasonable adjustments to your child's uniform Please also use this space to: · Share…
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Reablement Care
This is available for up to 6 weeks after coming out of hospital - but the article says that some types may be "at cost" - but it doesn't say which types ? Is it MEAN TESTED or not ? https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-and-support-guide/care-after-a-hospital-stay/care-after-illness-or-hospital-discharge-reablement/
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Cerebral Palsy Charity Celebrates 70 Years
BBC Bedford Parents in Bedford are celebrating a charity that has spent decades giving their children with cerebral palsy “amazing opportunities” Sara Family Services Adviser
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Clothing for Children Disability Research
Hi fellow community members! I’m a PHD student researching the lack of choice for children’s clothing for those with disabilities. My little brother had CP and we had a nightmare buying right fitting clothes for him. Hoping to shine a light on the issues our community faces. Would you be so kind as to share your child’s…
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Equipment support disabled parents.
Hello everyone. I am disabled and can't walk. I use an electric wheelchair. I have a 19 month old daughter. I would appreciate it if you could help me find equipment to help me move around with her. Such as a baby pushchair attached to the wheelchair and so on. Thank you in advance.
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Carers assessment - why ?
I have a operation coming on my shoulders - they are both arthritic and need replacing with metal. I don't have a date at the moment, it could be in 12 months time - but it IS happening. I am aware that NHS will not let me go home - until I am ready and should also supply hoists etc. I had a care needs assessment, 12…
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polymicrogyria (PMG)
Hi, we are parents of 2 children, our 4 year old daughter Jessica, & 16 month old Edward who was recently diagnosed with polymicrogyria (PMG). He is currently around a 5 month level developmentally & coming to terms with the diagnosis & uncertainty of his future is proving really difficult ? it will be good to hear from…
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Has anyone adopted a child while claiming disability benefits?
Hi,Me and my partner have been looking into potentially adopting in the future, and I can't see anything in the criteria that bans disabled people or people on benefits, but I wanted to ask and see if anyone has actually had success being approved as an adoptive parent while claiming a disability benefit? I think the main…
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Carers allowance overpayment
I started my job in December and informed universal credit immediately, I did not realize I had to inform DWP aswell. My jobs part time as I care for my elderly Mother so I receive universal credit which my carers allowance was deducted from. I have now been informed that I owe £2030 to DWP as I wasn't entitled to carers…
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8 year old ASD - shared care difficulties
Hello, I was hoping someone in the community may be able to give me some advice or have experienced a similar situation to me. I currently have a shared care arrangement with my ex for our 8 year old son, this was done through courts as i’ve been denied access from when he was small so i’ve battled through courts with his…
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Creative pathways free event for young people and teenagers with cerebral palsy
Hi everyone. Please see this exciting opportunity for young people and teenagers with cerebral palsy. This August 29-30th, Embrace Space: Arts & Wellbeing are inviting teenagers (11-19 years) with cerebral palsy, to an exciting FREE event looking at career pathways within the creative industries, led by professionals with…
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Grandson ripping his clothes
Hi, I'm here because I have a grandson that lives with me. He has extra chromosome a little verbal. He started ripping his clothes. I have trowed away 3 large garbage bags that he ripped. Please help... I don't know what to do.
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Mum who has done everything for her sin since childhood
My partner has basically done everything for her son since childhood. He's almost 28 and the only thing he can do without prompting is make his tea, putting it into the oven. He's autistic, ADHD and has learning disabilities, depression and severe anxiety issues. He has said in the past "why should I" and I'm lazy, so…
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Help with 27 year old son, he's autistic, ADHD and has learning disabilities
Partner has been enabling 27 year old son since childhood, he's autistic, ADHD and has learning disabilities, along with depression and severe anxiety issues. He's basically unable to do anything himself, personal hygiene is terrible, people complain on a weekly basis, doesn't take medication correctly.
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Spotlight on Summer Holiday Routine
Good morning everyone, It’s the second week of the school holidays. This can be a time where routines start to become more challenging. This week the family service team are asking: How does your child copes with their routine changing? What do you do to help keep a structure to the holidays Please use this space to share…
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Children removed by social services due to parents disability
My daughter has just turned 15 she was removed by social services and adopted against my wishes as a baby due to my (at the time diagnosed) disability - I cannot be the only one, here is my story (this video is 6 years old but still mostly up-to-date) :- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7J6kGvk7Kk0&t=40s Can anyone else…
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Spotlight on accessible days out
Good morning everyone. It's the school holidays. The family services team are here to answer your questions about accessible days out. We can offer advice on passes and cards to reduce the cost of a day out. How to ask a venue to make reasonable adjustments for your visit. Make a day out sensory friendly. We look forward…
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Help for autistic but undiagnosed grandchild
My 10 year old grandson has just started his diagnosis journey although we all suspect there is little doubt that he is autistic. His parents are struggling but their GP has said they cannot get any help until his formal diagnosis which is likely to take up to 2 years! He will start secondary school next year and they are…
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getting child dla backdated on UC
Hi guys, i applied for child dla for my son back in September last year, it was refused but on appeal it was awarded. i had the money backdated and have had his frist payment last week.= as soon as i knew hed been awarded i put on my UC journal (14th July) so nearly a month ago. they said they have added the disabled child…
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Mother-in-Law concerns
We went to see my wifes parents, over the weekend and my Mother-in-law - who is in her late 80's, suddenly - mid conversation - went to "sleep", her head dropped and she went in to a sleep state for, perhaps 10 seconds !!She has heart problems (she had a (prearranged) cardiologist appointment, yesterday in which she was…
