Me & my daughter are both disabled what help & support do you all get

maxiflirt37

Hi me & my daughter are both disabled what help & support do you all get please 

Bamboo

Do you mean practical help and assistance, financial or all types of help @maxiflirt37? It would also be based upon what sort of help you need. Being disabled alone doesn't usually mean anything as disability is a spectrum.

Tori_Scope

Welcome to the community @maxiflirt37 This is the post I made for you- I hope you manage to find it okay!

I'd also be interested in hearing a little more about what kind of support you're looking for. For example, practical support, financial support, or emotional support, and so on?

maxiflirt37

Any help or support would be great 

Bamboo said:

Do you mean practical help and assistance, financial or all types of help @maxiflirt37? It would also be based upon what sort of help you need. Being disabled alone doesn't usually mean anything as disability is a spectrum.

Tori_Scope

Do you claim any benefits at all @maxiflirt37? 

You could try using a benefits calculator (Turn2Us) to see what you might be entitled to claim. 

Do you mind me asking how old your daughter is? 

We have some family services here at Scope, which may be of interest  

maxiflirt37

Yes I’m on benefits & DLA & PIP 

maxiflirt37

My daughter is 14

Tori_Scope said:

Do you claim any benefits at all @maxiflirt37? 

You could try using a benefits calculator (Turn2Us) to see what you might be entitled to claim. 

Do you mind me asking how old your daughter is? 

We have some family services here at Scope, which may be of interest  

maxiflirt37

My daughter is 14

maxiflirt37

Bamboo said:

Do you mean practical help and assistance, financial or all types of help @maxiflirt37? It would also be based upon what sort of help you need. Being disabled alone doesn't usually mean anything as disability is a spectrum.

maxiflirt37

maxiflirt37 said:

Bamboo said:

Do you mean practical help and assistance, financial or all types of help @maxiflirt37? It would also be based upon what sort of help you need. Being disabled alone doesn't usually mean anything as disability is a spectrum.

maxiflirt37 said:

Bamboo said:

Do you mean practical help and assistance, financial or all types of help @maxiflirt37? It would also be based upon what sort of help you need. Being disabled alone doesn't usually mean anything as disability is a spectrum.

maxiflirt37 said:

Bamboo said:

Do you mean practical help and assistance, financial or all types of help @maxiflirt37? It would also be based upon what sort of help you need. Being disabled alone doesn't usually mean anything as disability is a spectrum.

maxiflirt37

Anything that’s available 

bg844

Edited, seen your above reply.

bg844

Do you receive LCWRA on your Universal Credit?

maxiflirt37

What’s LCWRA please 

bg844

LCWRA is short for Limited Capability for Work and Work-Related Activity. It is an additional element paid on top of your Universal Credit entitlement if you meet the criteria. The extra monthly amount for this is £354.28, it also means you don't have to look for work. 

What is your Universal Credit made up of and have you ever been assessed as LCW/LCWRA?

maxiflirt37

I don’t have to look for work as I’m classed at disabled myself not sure on assessment for LCW

poppy123456

If you were found to have LCW then as you know there's no extra money for this. I'm assuming it's your daughter that you claim DLA for? Does her care include wither mid/high rate? If so then you can claim carers element of UC for looking after her, if you don't already. This will increase your maximum UC by £168.81/month.

If it's help in daily life you're asking for then you can refer yourself for a needs assessment from your local Authority. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/social-care-and-support-guide/help-from-social-services-and-charities/getting-a-needs-assessment/

maxiflirt37

They only award my daughter low mobility & medium care I understand my daughter is not in a wheelchair but hair mobility is poor really to kids her age care I do everything from washing her she can dress herself I wash hair ect 

L_Volunteer

I can hear that this is difficult for you at the moment @maxiflirt37. Not least because you have a fuller picture of how your daughter is affected!

What, if anything, might help this to feel more manageable for you at the moment? We are here for you and listening to you 

maxiflirt37

Already have one in place don’t see any difference 

L_Volunteer

How are you feeling about this at the moment @maxiflirt37? We are here for you and listening to you if you would like to share more with us