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Hi, my name is al4! I'm a proud parent of an autistic son
Hi, I'm a proud parent of an Autistic son
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Hi! I'm looking for another carers or family members of severely disabled relations in Warwrickshire
Looking for any other Carers/Family members of severely disabled relations who live in Warwickshire.
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Possibly triggering, definitely whiney and self pitying
So after years of trying to get help with my son, who has learning difficulties, epilepsy and massive mental health issues, and after spending fri,sat sun being beaten black and blue and having a pillow pressed over my face, I called the police. I'd always made his violence out to be less then it was, because I was…
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Free school vouchers
Hi my son of 15 as now come to live with me his mom is still getting the food vouchers I’m disabled but his mom works full time how do I get the school vouchers transferred over to me for my son
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I'm looking to make new friends. I care for my children, and sometimes I feel that I've lost "me"
I'm Tracy and I live in Staffordshire. I am mum to 3 girls, 2 of which have special needs. Just wanting to say introduce myself and make new friends who understand and can relate to some of the challenges of caring for loved ones specialist needs, its hard work but there a lot of love and I'm so proud of all my girls…
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Visiting carers -best practice; Businesses' Covid testing registration
Situation:Head-injured (30 years ago) man, living independently with part-time care support from paid carers and (unpaid) family. Ambulant, but some terrain is difficult. Memory and cognitive difficulties. One-handed. Problem: considering when client can return to his own home (currently quasi-shielding at parents' house).…
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How to go about my son living with me
Hi my son has lived with here mom since he was born now he is 15yrs old he wants to live with me his left his mother’s house and now his living with me . His mother I still getting benefits for him I really don’t no we’re to start with changing the money she gets for him over to me will all this have to go to court or will…
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30hr Childcare/LCWRA + PT employment
Hello, I was wondering if someone could help me work out if our 3 year old daughter is entitled for 30 hours free childcare? If not, why? Are we eligible for any other childcare support beyond the current 15 free hours? I receive LCWRA within my wife’s and mine joint UC claim. I also receive PIP daily living element. My…
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Mum receives award for creating 'Magic Pants' and new inclusive children's fashion range
A mum has won a prestigious award in recognition of her new inclusive kids clothing line. Michelle Best, founder of Blossom & Best, is mum to two young
children, one of whom has had high functioning autism for the past 5 years. Seeing
the incontinence caused by her daughter’s sensory processing difficulties led
Michelle to…
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Hi, my name is cathynorris1987! I feel alone and incompetent as a parent of children with autism.
Hi everyone. Just thought I'd introduce myself. I am 34 and have 3 beautiful boys. My eldest son, Finley, will be 13 this month, and was diagnosed with Autism 3 years ago. This lockdown has been a real struggle, especially with what his school is expecting from him. My second son, Aiden, who is 10, is also under assessment…
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GP experience for autistic son
Just wanted to see if I’m not overreacting to this. Took my son to see the Dr today for an ear exam, he’s 3. I explained that he was autistic before the exam, the Dr said he still needed the exam and no alternate strategies offered. I had my boy viced as best I could. I was instructed to put one arm around his arms and the…
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How did you find being pregnant and becoming a disabled mum?
Our very own @Ami2301 is featured in Enable Magazine this Mother's Day, sharing her experience of becoming a mum to little Daisy. In the article, Ami describes some of the difficulties she faced during pregnancy: But also describes her joy at Daisy's arrival, “The second that Daisy was placed into my arms, I’d never…
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Hi, my name is EmmaL! I'm looking to share information and support on CEV/disabled children
Hi there hoping to share info and support re vaccines for CEV/ disabled children
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Mileage expenses on direct payments and problems with social workers putting up barriers
Hello all, I am a PA for my brother and after years of being dictated to that my brother COULD NOT use his direct payments for multitudinous activities, events etc that would meet his needs, his social worker has done a complete about turn (after being quite aggressively questioned why, by me) and has now agreed that not…
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My son been bullying in school
Hi , my name is Tina . My son has been bullying in school,three weeks ago and he refused to go to school. He has learned disability and autism. I need help for him to be able to go back to school .Anytime carer dressed him , he get distressed and agitated . He is 21years of age and he love going to school. Please I need…
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Funeral payments
Hello everyone hope your all keeping safe*** I have been refused funeral payments to help bury my father who sadly passed away in december. The dwp turned me down because one of my brothers who is severely I'll with sickle cell and has gout and needs another hip replacement is working has had contact with my dad that's…
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Hi, I'm a single mum to an 8 year old
Hi I'm a single mom to an 8yr, my daughter has cerebral palsy effecting her left side, she has no use of her left hand at all. Last few years I feel there is more going on, possibly autism or ADHD but I'm still yet to find out, I feel I'm getting knowwhere fast with anyone, since all this covid stuff also I'm at the end of…
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Job Vacancy Male Carers required
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Covid vaccination as a carer
Hi everyone, My daughter who is disabled and receives PIP / UC at the enhanced rate has had her Covid vaccine, and the nurse who saw us said I can register to get it, as I provide care for her. BUT I don't receive Carer's Allowance as I earn over the threshold. Is there any way to get it, as I still provide at least 35…
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Hi I'm karenP2021! I'm a full time carer to a 6 yr old, and am struggling with her violent behaviour
Hi I’m Karen full time Carer to a Beautiful little 6yr old girl with ADHD,SPD, attachment disorder,GDD, and possible autism. I’m starting to really struggle with her violent & aggressive behaviour .
