Can they reduce my personal budget when the complaint hasn't been resolved?

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  • Roddy
    Roddy Online Community Member Posts: 445 Trailblazing
  • anaqi
    anaqi Online Community Member Posts: 52 Contributor
    The last time I called CAB they hadn't got a clue about any of the issues I was having.  It was a complete waste of time.

    I don't want Children's Services involved.  I was forced down this route when they were small and it was a horrible experience.  I wanted to speak to someone to ask what type of help they could provide but I wasn't allowed to do that.  They said the only thing I could do was report the children whose welfare I was concerned about.  There was no way I was going to report my own children to social services.  I was not concerned about their welfare I just needed help to leave the house with them as I was disabled and my PA couldn't push my wheelchair AND their pushchair at the same time.

    My children don't need help from social services, they just need support from me, but as a disabled parent I need support to meet my parental responsibilities.  I can't imagine Children's Services giving my children a budget to pay a cleaner to do their chores for them, they'll say that's my job as a parent.  It's a catch 22 situation and I end up suffering because no-one will take responsibility.
  • Chloe_Alumni
    Chloe_Alumni Scope alumni Posts: 10,506 Championing
    edited October 2019
    Hi @anaqi, I am sorry Disability Law service is yet to get back to you and that your current situation is really tough at the moment. Here are some alternative people who could help.


    Patients Association


    Patients Association may be able to provide support and guidance. Here is some information about their helpline:

    Opening hours

    Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 5pm.

    Calls outside these times will be answered as soon as possible if you leave a message with your telephone number.

    Call us

    Our trained advisers offer free and confidential advice, information and guidance and are happy to answer your questions. 

    You can call our helpline on 0800 345 7115 (freephone number), or on 020 8423 8999.


    Advice Local

    AdviceLocal offers local advice and may highlight an organisation that is close to you.


    SEAP

    SEAP is an independent charity that provides free independent and confidential advocacy services. 

    Helpline

    You can contact your local seAp team by clicking here - or call our central number 0330 440 9000 or text SEAP to 80800.

    Opening hours:

    Monday:  10am - 5pm 
    Tuesday - Friday:  9am - 5pm
    Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays:  Closed

    We aim to respond to answerphone messages within 1 working day


    Please do let us know how you get on @anaqi! :)

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