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PAs and carers

CMHT MEETING. What's a PA? Will it be the same person, or a different one each time?

charlie79 55 views 5 comments 0 points Most recent by MarkM88 May 22Mental health and wellbeing
Carer too tired to look after me properly, won't take care of themself

frocktopus 44 views 3 comments 0 points Most recent by Alex_Scope May 21Children, parents, and families
P.A for my 14 year old daughter

ShayneandJulia21year 24 views 2 comments 0 points Most recent by janer1967 May 12Education
Employing a PA - question about wages and direct payments

Ani246 72 views 3 comments 0 points Most recent by JustPete May 11Benefits and financial support
Son with autism, transition process to supported living advice?

Clodaghdarling 42 views 2 comments 1 point Most recent by Jo_2022 May 1Housing, transport, and independent living
Hi, my name is EW1! We're struggling to recruit PAs for our children

EW1 87 views 4 comments 1 point Most recent by JustPete April 20Children, parents, and families
I have CP. I'd like assistance on finding work, and help with paperwork

Katiekoo 57 views 6 comments 0 points Most recent by Katiekoo April 19Cerebral palsy
This whole pip process is incredibly stressful and a borderline joke

Alphonso96 247 views 11 comments 0 points Most recent by mikehughescq April 16PIP, DLA, and AA
Interviewing for the position of PA

JustPete 36 views 5 comments 0 points Most recent by Ross_Scope April 14Coffee lounge
Hi, my name is BazT! I am my Disabled Wifes only Carer

BazT 104 views 15 comments 0 points Most recent by libcogan2003 April 12Children, parents, and families
Hi, my name is Annian88! For the last three weeks I have been going round in circles

Annian88 90 views 2 comments 0 points Most recent by Alex_Scope April 9Children, parents, and families
Hi my name is bogulka82. I do an adult care diploma. Would anyone like to share experiences with me?

bogulka82 28 views 2 comments 0 points Most recent by bogulka82 April 2Education
Social Care Reviews. Issue with new carers not wanting to perform tasks in Care Plan

Bhavee 165 views 7 comments 0 points Most recent by neave123 March 30Disability rights and campaigning
Employing, being 'The Boss', being a mate... Describe your approach to employing PAs

JustPete 38 views 1 comment 0 points Most recent by poppy123456 March 29Housing, transport, and independent living
Recruiting PAs/Carers

JustPete 167 views 10 comments 0 points Most recent by Jules_H March 27Coffee lounge
How do Direct Payments work? Do I notify the LA of the hours worked?

mamalazar1 100 views 1 comment 0 points Most recent by poppy123456 March 25Benefits and financial support
A father on his knees desperately needing help for. My family..... Please. Please help

Michaelwalesxmtm 135 views 6 comments 0 points Most recent by Richard_Scope March 23Children, parents, and families
Hi, my name is northeast84! Can I claim carers for my daughter?

northeast84 38 views 2 comments 0 points Most recent by calcotti March 21Benefits and financial support
P. A. recommendations for my Son to travel.

MumofAlec 71 views 9 comments 0 points Most recent by ProudMumForever March 18Housing, transport, and independent living
Finding PAs/carers - has anyone else noticed a change in the pool of carers lately?

April 211 views 27 comments 0 points Most recent by Leo_Aces March 16Disability rights and campaigning

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