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I am sole carer to my elderly father - any ideas on support and help?
I am sole carer to my elderly father, I have joined as I also work full time and find I never stop and am constantly tired and tearful, just looking for people to talk about how I feel and point me in the direction of agencies that can help
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Empty nest syndrome
Im new
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Older mums
Hi.my name is Emma i am 49 and have a 5 year old boy with down syndrome. Having a child at my age is isolating enough but when you chuck in disability into the mix people just fade away. I have older kids ( 21&26) which went well..they are both still alive and well !! It would be good to chat and compare notes..good and…
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Silverline
Is there a telephone number?
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Hi Im Vic, ask me questions about parenting and SEN
My name is Vic and I
am a mum of 4 and I am the new Parenting and SEN advisor here on the online community. I live on the Kent coast with my wife and our children. 2 of my
children have additional needs. Some of these needs include Autism, sensory
processing difficulties, sleep disorder, food allergies and much more! I am…
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i am finding life increasingly lonely as a carer
Hi im new to the group and im mother to a young lady with a profound learning dissability im looking to make friends and for some morale support as i am finding life increasingly lonely and difficult due to my caring role and health issues ive recently suffered wich has left me feeling less than posotive about care in the…
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Caring for daughter
hi I'm meggles, my daughter is living with 3 inter related health conditions which means her activity is very limited. i love her so much -im devastated when shes having a pain spike and i can't help her
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Job centre interview while being a full time carer
Hello, please help! I wanted to ask a question about carers allowance. I am 58 years old and care for my disabled daughter and receive the highest PIP level as she is physically and mentally very dependant, she is 18 and in full time education. Recently the job centre called me for an interview and the lady said I can…
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How do I apply for short breaks for my 5year old who is autistic without going through SENCO?
Hello How do I apply for short breaks for my 5year old who is autistic without going through the school SENCO?
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Hi, my name is lallal!
I have 2 sons aged 15 and 11 and my youngest is autistic. He’s just started high school in September and I am looking for friends and friendly advice to help us on this part of our journey.
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8 year cutting his clothes at school.
Hello, My 8 year old is in the process of having a sensory profile done due to suspected sensory processing issues. Overall, he's a lovely boy with great communication skills so ASD is not suspected. He is such a friendly boy, but does struggle with expressing his own emotions and this comes out as frustration. He is in…
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Help
I am 65 and have a 32 year old son who is disabled he has brain damage from birth epilepsy. When looking at my son he looks normal people speak to him as is age but he has an academic age of 5 cannot read or write so why when the people at pips and dss ask him questions they don't read his medical history sorry for…
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Availability/provision of dosage syringes for baclofen
Hi all, my daughter has recently started Baclofen. The starting dose was 1ml, to increase to 2ml then 3ml over a period of time. My question is, has any one struggled to get dosage syringes with the baclofen? For the last two prescriptions I have not been given any syringes to enable me to measure out the correct dose! I…
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My daughter is 19 and I have found the Transition process very tough
My daughter is 19 and I have found the Transition process very tough to ensure I can continue caring and working. Holiday support in particular, is only possible with a personal budget big enough to pay someone else as other day care settings are few and far away from where we live. Do others find similar problems?
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Dribbling and bad breath
Hi to you all My son is 34 years old with Cerebral Palsy and Seizure Disorder Spastic Diplegia Nic is on lots of medications and it would be great to talk with others that have issues with..... Drooling and Bad Breath I wish there was a cure its consent and I have tried all the mouthwashes and toothpastes nothing works I…
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Discussion about Special needs
My 8year old has a sensory processing disorder and he has started asking me questions e.g. Have I a special mind? Do I have Special needs? So I think he must be noticing some difference. I don't know how to have this talk with him without him getting upset. Just wondered if anyone has any ideas please.
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Upset and stressed
my son has dysphraxia and developmental delay. I’ve always had to manage his affairs as he gets into difficulty. He is 28 years old and sick to death of having to speak about all the things he cannot do to benefits and council officials. I feel so guilty having to point out things oliver struggles with. I suppose this…
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Need breaks to recharge
Hi there i have bipolar disorder and my 7 year old son has adhd, im on my own trying to cope but i cant i need just a little break to recharge now and then, we need some family help
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help issues relating to sisters care and social services
Could do with help issues relating to sisters care and social services and wcbc need advice no support and causing severe issues
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Advice on dla tribunal
Pls has anyone got any advice on a dla tribunal? It's for my 12 year old son who's autistic well in the process of having tests. Some doc say adhd some don't under useless Chams and and going in circles
