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Pip
Can i re apply for pip while im waiting for my appeal
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Time off for Caring Responsibilities
My Mum has a hospital appointment & needs me to go with her. I asked my boss if I could have two days unpaid leave to take Mum to her appointment but my boss said no as I'm not allowed any time off during my probation period. I would phone in sick but I've been off sick with my health problems quite a lot and I'm worried…
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Esa
Hi I’ve just put in for chid tax credits because he’s my grandson and he’s come too live with me now how much are tax credits and how much do you get weekly please
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Can I get child tax credits?
Hi I wanted to know I how much child tax credits is you se my grandson as come to stay with me just wanted to know if I can get child tax credits
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Respite
Hi Community I have been a fulltime carer for 18 years and know how hard it is to get a break .. If anyone is interested in receiving respite for their youngster in a family country enviroment with creative activities to build self esteem please contact me for a chat .. Thanks Jane
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Time off for Caring Responsibilities
My Mum has a hospital appointment & needs me to go with her. I asked my boss if I could have two days unpaid leave to take Mum to her appointment but my boss said no as I'm not allowed any time off during my probation period. I would phone in sick but I've been off sick with my health problems quite a lot and I'm worried…
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Family Dog Workshops
For more information please visit: https://www.dogsforgood.org/how-we-help/family-dog/
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Exhausted ?
I'm a 51 yr old single mum looking after a 20 & 19 yrs old both with asd & ADHD I am constantly exhausted & feeling totally overwhelmed. I don't know whether to cry or scream. Any suggestions where I can find something for them to do with their time
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Was your child screened more than once for dyslexia?
My daughter was diagnosed with dyslexia last year (year 3 at school) her teacher said at that time they would of screened all the children, since then she had visits from the local educational Psychologist who set up for her to go on to the toe by toe program (rope learning exercise) starting the term after Christmas, at…
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Support for my son
Hi everyone i have a fabulous son who is now 38, married & now with a beautiful baby. After a long, arduous & very hard battle he has now a diagnosis of Dyslexia, Mild Learning Difficulties and Autism/Aspergers. He has moved away from his hometown to his wife’s hometown and they are all happy as they have a lot of support.…
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Care for my daughter to live independently
Hi Everyone,I have brought up my daughter who has learning disabilities and serious anxiety problems for many years now.I have found that there is no where near enough help,there is help but it's very minimal.Although she has matured physically as someone without disability, emotionally and psychologically she has not…
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My daughter's traumatic birth and autism
Hey folks I’m new to this. I am looking for advice as my daughter gave birth almost 3 and a half yrs ago. She suffered a very traumatic birth. She was taken into hospital on sat 21st June at 6am, the day dragged on and my daughter was not dilating at all, we called nurse at 2am Sunday morning and was told all was fine, my…
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Ripping up clothes on her body, how can we deal with this?
Hello to all, I have a mentally challenged daughter, 37 years of age, she lives at home. She was born with pierre robyn sydrome. She is non-verbal but we have ways of communicating with her. About 5 years ago she developed a habit of ripping up her clothing, especially tops. Prior to this, it was picking at any sore. She…
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Financial support and care for my disabled 18 month old
hi my name is wendy, I have a 18 month old disabled son he has a condition called arthrogryposis affecting his lower limbs and muscle tones, he’s a little charmer tho, from the day he was born I didn’t let his condition get to me instead I felt privileged to be given a son that needed additional care. Emotionally I have…
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Pregnant Then Screwed Live - 2 free tickets available!
The lovely Joeli from the campaigning organisation Pregnant then Screwed has 2 free tickets to Pregnant Then Screwed Live - The festival for Motherhood and Work, to give away, specifically for a mum with a disability or parenting a disabled child. They are looking to support mums going back into paid work and to help fight…
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Struggling after the death of my mother
Just saw this group on fb, probably not the right group, but here goes, I am 2years of my mother’s death really not coping she lived with me so I could care for,she was also my best friend. She passed away in my arms at home surrounded by her family and really I guess you could say it was magical, having said that after…
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My carers have walked out on me I have no staff
My carers have walked out on me I have no staff. Social services are not helping very much. I'm having to sleep on the recliner settee as I cant get in and out off bed with out help. I dont know where else to turn
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Need for counselling parents and siblings who have a disabled member of family
Hello, my son is 13 and has CP. We never had counselling as a family, and 2 years ago I had a breakdown. I am now seeing a counsellor who's really helping me. As a result of that, I started studying counselling myself and would like in the future to help parents who have a disabled child and siblings as well. Who thinks it…
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Moved: Is there a possibilty my child is gifted or different?
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The menopause Ssssshhhhh?
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