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Looking into applying to be a Deputy for my son under Court of Protection. Are there disadvantages?
I'm looking into applying to be a Deputy for my son, under the Court of Protection process. My son is 50. And I'd be pleased to hear about the experience of other parents who have gone down this route. I can see the advantage of being legally seen as a decision maker but (along with the rather hefty fees, upfront and…
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Hi, my name is Ellie_el43! Where I can find SEN support ?
Hello ,I have child age 8 .He have SEN plan at school .Not diagnosed.Where I can find support ?We live in East Cheshire
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need help with the EHE form
Hi I have A child with Autism he's currently receiving home education From myself I have been having problems with my council and need help with the EHE form because it has been passed over to an Educational welfare officer Also been having problems with send My Son is called Wesley Thanks guys
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right to choose
hi Can you give me some more information on ‘right to choose’ My grandson age 11 has been waiting for cahms assessment for several years. He seems to be getting worse and my daughter is at her wits end. We have just taken him and his brother away for a break and are having to come home early as he has kicked off several…
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Discriminating against a nine year old
Also my 9 year old has autism and mental health issues . I've been trying to get him back into a mainstream school and the school tha the local authority have applied to phoned me, the assistant head told me thst the year group i want my son to go in to in seltember has a lot of children with needs and that it would…
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supported living for my SEN daughter
hi I would like to find out more information about supported living for my SEN daughter who is 25 and has mental health issues and anxiety
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International Youth Day😊✨
Happy International Youth Day!😄 As someone who was diagnosed with a disability at 12, I’ve experienced firsthand what it’s like to be both young and disabled. It’s not always easy and sometimes it feels like resilience is something we have to build faster, younger and harder than our peers! But as I’ve gotten older, I…
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Playday 2025🤸♀️😄
Yesterday was Playday which is the UK’s annual celebration of the importance of play in children and young people’s lives. This year’s theme focused on the need for better quality play spaces that support happiness, health and belonging. It’s so important there is more accessible, inclusive and welcoming spaces where all…
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Severe CP prognosis after HIE
Hello, I am writing from a neonatal reanimation ward in France, baby in arms, in hope of finding some clarity. I suffered a uterine rupture and gave birth by emergency c-section (11min from rupture to birth) on the 14th of july to a beautiful baby boy, without a heartbeat. The doctors performed cardiac massage on him for…
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⭐️Summer Holiday Support - An Introduction for Parents & Carers of Disabled Children ⭐️
Part Two - Accessible Days Out For Parents & Carers of Disabled Children Part Three - Maintaining Routine in the Summer Holidays Part Four - Sensory Friendly and Accessible School Uniforms Part Five - Parent & Carer Wellbeing In The Summer Holidays Part Six - Emotionally Preparing Your Child To Go Back To School Part Seven…
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re-enablement bad visit - advice
Hi I wonder if anyone can give me advice, I'm on my third week of re-enablement after requesting a care needs assesment due to various disabilities and health issues including but not limited to CFS and ADHD. The re-enablement is one visit per day geared around food/meal prep at around 5.30pm. Prior to this I didn't have…
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💫🤩What Has Your Child Taught You? - Disability Pride Month🤩💫
Part One - Disability Pride Month For Parents & Carers of Disabled Children As we’re in Disability Pride Month, I thought it would be a good time to shine a light on the children of the wonderful parents and carers here in the community! As parents and carers of disabled children you all do so much such as advocating,…
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WHAT IS ABUSE
Hi all. Not sure if its right section.. What exactly is gaslighting ? Is it classed as abuse? Thank you
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lady with son who has autism needs help
hi all im posting here my story is today i met lovely lady jodie is her name.I met her whilst in a supermarket in bradford leeds lovely lady she was having a terrible day today i stopped to ask her if she was ok, And she told me this week she's only had 2 hours sleep with her son he is 12 yrs old and has autism,Becasue its…
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Your not alone
Hello all It’s been a week since my daughter had a severe mental health crisis, and I’m still trying to process everything. She has SEN and has been struggling with extreme school-related anxiety for some time. I’ve been raising concerns for months—logging behaviours, attending meetings, sending emails, doing everything…
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first time mummy to my Isabella who was born with spinabifida mylomeningocele and hydrocephalus!
I am a first time mummy to my Isabella who is currently 3, she was born with spinabifida mylomeningocele and Hydrocephalus! I am the only one of my friend group with a child who has special needs, so seeking out for some mummy friends like me!
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Carer Support from LA
My LA does not offer any support to Carers at all ! My wife and carer is just about ready to give up - she's stressed beyond belief, (worried about her own parents who live 150 miles away) having cared for me for 23 years without a single days break and has her own health issues (Arthritis) to contend with (Menapause as…
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Hi, my name is TJH_Fields69! Daughter transitioning to adult services
Hello there. I'm not sure how much I will use this resource but thought I should sign up, I am naturally quite private but there comes a time when everyone needs to vent. My daughter, currently transitioning to adult services, has been under S-CAMHS for a number of years. She was prescribed fluoxetine aged 14 and that…
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Hi, my name is fizz1! It can be quite a lonely place as a carer.
Hi everyone, I'm a carer for my son who is severely disabled, I also work part time as a teaching assistant.
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😄✨Disability Pride Month For Parents & Carers of Disabled Children ✨😄
Part Two - What Has Your Child Taught You? Disability Pride Month is a time to celebrate disabled people, identities, and communities. For parents of disabled children, it can also be a time to reflect on how far you’ve come, what you’ve learned and what disability pride means to you and your family! For many parents, it…
