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Son not going to school
My son is now refusing to go to school saying he has diarrhea but he has a mock exam.I know he wants to just speak to this girl who has all these issues and is not at school.I feel like im literally going insane again
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Reactive hypoglycaemia
I have seen a discussion here about reactive hypoglycaemia. I have suffered low blood sugar on and off for a few years but in 2024, I had serious low blood sugar. It made me loose my balance, sweating, confusion etc… since it has happened very often. I was seen by endocrinologist. I had pet scan and CT scan to eliminate…
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Adhd and Autism
So Politicians now seem to think they are experts on this.I dont have either but my son has both and us affected by both.Reading between what I've heard already I think they ( the Politicians).Think Drs are over diagnosing and in doing so it is leading to a number of people claiming for benefits.So they feel the welfare…
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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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My sons access arrangements taken away
My son has recently been diagnosed with autism and already has adhd.He struggles alot with English inparticularly anyway but TODAY has come home from school abd told me they have tajen away his 25% extra time.What can I do?
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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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I need somewhere I can talk about carers
Im not feeling this the right place to discuss my topic. My issue is that I feel that my carers are acting in a way that is demeaning & belittling me on a daily basis. Ive just started with this new carer and she is going to destroy my mental health. After a few months of being treated like this Im going to feel its normal…
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DLA circumstances changes
My son was diagnosed with leukemia and was awarded DLA until 2027. He has now finished treatment, but he still needs regular support and help with certain things. He’s often weak, sometimes unable to attend school, and still has frequent medical appointments. I’m worried about whether our DLA might stop even though it was…
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Disability Price Tag - DLA Information for Parents and Carers
Part 2 - Disability Price Tag - Tips and Guidance for Applying for DLA Part 3 - Disability Price Tag - Changing from DLA to PIP at 16 - For Parents and Carers This information only applies to England and Wales. Disability Living Allowance (DLA) helps with the extra costs of raising a disabled child. You can claim DLA for…
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Carers To Have Their Cases Reassessed
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/nov/25/dwp-to-reassess-hundreds-of-thousands-of-cases-in-carers-allowance-scandal
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Reading sons Evaluation
I have just read my sons mental health evaluation.I have so many mixed emotions.My first was extreme sadness.It was good this Psychiatrist had clearly grasped his personality so clearly and deeply.But it also clarified my own concerns of him maybe being narcissistic.Its clearly evident in this evaluation and the very…
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Direct Payments on hold because I’m in temporary accommodation — what can I do?
Hi everyone, I hope you’re all doing well. I’m looking for some advice about Direct Payments and temporary accommodation. I have a care package of 7 hours per week, and my cousin has been supporting me as my personal assistant for over 6 weeks now. She does much more than 7 hours because of my health needs. However, the…
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✍️Carers Rights Day - Information for Parents & Carers of Disabled Children✍️
Today is Carers Rights Day and this years theme is "Know your rights, use your rights." For parents and carers of disabled children, knowing your rights and how to use them is so important to make sure that you and your child are getting as much support as possible. Your Right to an Assessment One of the most important…
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PIP why do they make it so hard?
Today we had the answer to whether or not my son was going to be put back on enhanced mobility . They put my appeal letter on the wrong pile! I decided to phone after not hearing anything for five months. it was then that I was told it was on the wrong pile .the argument is because he can walk for upto 200 metres .At the…
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Hi, my name is poppy12327!
Hello, am new to this site , I was wondering if anyone can answer this question please, my mum as carers an there allocated time is 30mins, sometimes the carers are not there for this and stay at the most 15 mins , I find this unacceptable and am getting onto the care agency 😡bearing in mind my mum will be self funding for…
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Son with severe disability appears to be in pain
24yr old - He is also non verbal and recently he is being vocal day and night as if he is in pain. He has had major surgery circa 2014 onwards to correct scoliosis and also a hip reconstruction. This means he has a lot of metal work in his body. I am tired of trying to explain to our family doctor his symptoms who can only…
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Adult children still living at home.
I'm sure this is a common problem, especially with the current economic climate and more young people not being able to afford to live alone. We have three of our 'kids' still at home. The youngest is still at college and planning to go to university in a couple of years. The older two are 25 and 29. All three are…
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❌Anti Bullying Week – Information and Support for Parents and Carers of Disabled Children❌
We are in the middle of Anti-Bullying Week and this years theme is “Power for Good” which a is a powerful reminder that we all have the ability to make a positive difference. Supporting a disabled child who is experiencing bullying can be particularly challenging, but you are not alone. I hope this post provides support,…
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Autistic daughter anxiety
Morning everyone 🌅 I'll try to make this brief as there is sooooo much to say about the question I am asking. I have two autistic children, my older has not been to school since May (secondary school) due to basically not being able to cope with everything about school. We've managed to get the LA to agree home…
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Advice on a difficult situation please
As some of you might know my son is neurodivergent and has been suicidal.Partly because of extreme bullying and also because of an attachment he formed with a girl a saw as his 'girlfriend" whom he's still utterly obsessed with even though he has no contact with.Anyway today I've checked through his phone to discover that…
