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Childcare

Hi, my son is 15 yrs old and has cerebral palsy and cannot walk or talk. I have just qualified as a nurse and work long hours. My husband is at home who is my sons main cater right now. However he wants to return to work and I want him to return to work as he needs social interaction and it will be good for his health. The problem is if we are both working who would look after my son when he comes home from school. I have tried in the past to look for child minders but no one will look after a child who is 15 yrs and who has severe disabilities. Is there any way both parents can work who have a child who is disabled in the Walthamstow area?
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Hope this helps.
Has your husband considered working during school hours so that he is home when your son finishes school? That way no child care would be needed and Dad would still have the benefit of working throughout the day.
Does your son's school have any wrap around childcare which you could use?
I have a factsheet that I would like to send you about Duties to parent carers and carer's assessments. Could you get in touch with me at the helpline and I'll send it to you?
Many thanks
Debbie