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Advice please
Hi, some advice would be much appreciated on my grandsons behaviour. He's only seven and since his parents split up has become prone to extremely violent and destructive behaviour. His mother, my daughter is literally covered in bruises from trying to restrain him. His language is almost demonic, no holds barred. It's…
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Help needed
I was with my kids dad for 27 years and it’s a broken down relationship. I’m still living in the family home (his name on mortgage) I need help as to what to do. How do I get my own house and help with it. I only work 30 hours and my credit is horrendous. Will I get any help or benefits etc? My children are older 20-16-14.…
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HELP
HI my name is Sebastian and my sister has a 11 years old boy with severe autistic spectrum. He has the most beatifull simile in the world. From when he was 10 he start to be super violent he punch himself in the head and bites himself and us and hits us with his head. He has no shame in doing this even in the public. Most…
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Occupational Therapist Assessment waiting time in Birmingham HomeChoice
Hi, How long do you have to wait to have Occupational Therapist medical/Mobility Assessment for HomeChoice medical priority for council housing for a adopted property in Birmingham? Please share your personal experience with this and also how long did you wait to get offer for the suitable property, thanks in advance
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First christmas alone research
A week before Christmas, I become a researcher again. Not the neat, academic kind with clean questions and manageable variables. The kind you become when your life turns into an experiment you didn’t consent to and your only tool is attention. I study my own days the way a historian studies a crumbling archive: carefully,…
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Exactly what funding & financial support is available for genuine families
I want to know what funding and financial help is there for low income families struggling to provide for their children at Christmas? There's nothing like the feeling at Christmas of being so low, depressed, guilty and a massive let down to your children because you cant afford or buy them any presents at all or the fact…
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Tomcat Trike
Morning All. I'm looking for suggestions as to What to do with my Son's Tomcat Trike? We got it for him 5-6 years ago and its barely been used. currently its sat in Storage waiting. We've hardly been able to use it primarily because of the impracticalities of getting him on it as he needs a hoist to transfer and of course…
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Support needed - DLA Appeal to Upper Tribunal
Hi everyone, I’m really hoping you can help. I truly believe there’s no better knowledge than that of people who are living with these daily struggles. My son is 7 and has been diagnosed with Autism, ADHD, a speech impairment (he is non-verbal), and a hypo-sensory disorder (I know, quite a list!). Over two years ago, I was…
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Single, disabled parent
Well what can I say, being ill sucks. Parenting a child while disabled and ill. Seeing your past partner move on and enjoy his future. I had not always been disabled, we met I was perfectly healthy. He left when the going got tough, I just get to bring up his son. My family really don't get it, they forget I'm not who I…
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Education post 16
My daughter has an ehcp for semh and is basically agoraphobic and does not leave the house. She wants to do an online college course for a Level 2 and 3 qualification. The duration of the course is upto 2 years and around 160 hours. She cannot cope with 12 hours per week. Can I still claim for her as she has the ehcp. It…
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UC Claim seems wrong ...
Hi. I was switched over to UC from Tax credits last year. I am currently also on ESA & PIP as I am disabled. I still live in the house that my ex and I bought together so I have no housing costs for benefit purposes. My youngest son still lives with me and is in further education. My eldest son also still lives with me,…
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Inclusivepe_and_me
Hey everyone. Just wanted to share my Instagram and TikTok page that focuses heavily on PE, inclusion and adaption, giving strategies to help those that need it. I’m aiming to write a book on this, as well as create video content that shows exercises with adaptions so that ANYONE can have access to. Give my page a check…
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Mental Health Under Investigation
This is what I call a very hotbed topic for many thousands of us if not hundreds of thousands into millions who battle mental health daily. The health secretary, Wes Streeting, has ordered a clinical review of the diagnosis of mental health conditions, according to reports. Streeting is understood to be concerned about a…
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Deed Poll issues
A couple of days ago the government rejected my attempt to change my name by deed poll! I've been considering it for a while now and this just seemed the correct moment. Absurdly, their objection is that (for no justifiable reason) numbers can't be included. They also argue that names must be "pronounceable". I've always…
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Toxic relationship with my mother. Need advice!
My mother is engulfing my world. I am in my 30s, I live independently with my son, working full time and do not ask for any help (i am visually impaired!). Over the past few years, my mother seems to have taken over every aspect of my world. She turns up at my workplace on my breaks, she waits outside my home for when I…
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Educational adjustments for daughter
Hi everyone, My daughter passed college due to no exams only coursework, however to attend university she had to pass English which she took for 5 years and failed, she had diagnosed dyslexia and dyscalculia and a recent referral for autism. She passed her English only due to Covid and the way the college tested, on…
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How do we manage? Charged bedroom tax but have no spare rooms
disabled need heat all day help cleaning food gardeners taxis decorators careers places to go people to talk to and shopping all costing more than one average undisabled person how does the maths work seriously how does it work the little extra hardly pays a cleaner each week let alone gardeners are you changing pip are u…
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Grants i can get free
I need a grant free that I don't re pay bk cos I haven't got fridge freezer big enough for 2 weeks shop my mattress to hard hurts my bk double bed need new trainers and clothes my uc and pip allowances very low carnt afford all my house hold bills and food for 2 weeks struggling alot pls help I have schizophrenia moderate…
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Nappies for adults
I love going swimming as it helps me, with all my muscles and joints as I am a wheelchair user. This is going harder for me to do because I need nappies so I would be looking for swimming nappies for adults
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My sons access arrangements taken away
My son has recently been diagnosed with autism and already has adhd.He struggles alot with English inparticularly anyway but TODAY has come home from school abd told me they have tajen away his 25% extra time.What can I do?
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Functional neurological disorder - New wheelchair user
Hi my name is Nikki I'm 55 and in 31/12/2018 I was diagnosed with a brain tumor I have since been diagnosed with fnd and I'm still trying to find the new me as I'm now a wheelchair user
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My recent diagnosis
I recently got diagnosed with Grade 1 endometrial cancer on 3/11/25. I have an operation booked for 23/12/25. I’m currently visiting my parents (I live alone). I don’t want to keep bringing the subject up to everyone. I suffer from depression and anxiety and also M.E/CFS and have done for years. When I got the recent news…
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Rehousing recommendation from occupational therapy
Hi All, I am looking for other people knowledge and experiences with anything similar to what my family and I are currently experiencing. Some background - we live in a one bedroom, third floor flat. It’s me, 28, 3 children aged 3, 2 and 2. We are on the council housing list eligible to bid on 3 beds since my twins were…
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Feeling guilty as a carer when you’re exhausted – how do you reset?
I care for my parents alongside a full-time job and, most days, I just about manage. But every now and then I hit a wall and feel completely worn out. On those days I’m not as patient as I’d like to be with my dad, and afterwards I feel really guilty. I know I’m not the only one juggling work, caring and trying to have…
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Disability Price Tag - DLA Information for Parents and Carers
Part 2 - Disability Price Tag - Tips and Guidance for Applying for DLA Part 3 - Disability Price Tag - Changing from DLA to PIP at 16 - For Parents and Carers This information only applies to England and Wales. Disability Living Allowance (DLA) helps with the extra costs of raising a disabled child. You can claim DLA for…
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Hi, my name is Zippy1983!
Hi everyone, very old soul here, fine vintage of 42 going on 92. Life long veteran of battling both mental and physical health conditions (The Acme Catalogue has proved useless 💣) Orignally from a small cotton mill town in Lancashire, now living in Middle Earth - I’ve yet to bump into the Fellowship. I am of Scottish,…
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✍️Carers Rights Day - Information for Parents & Carers of Disabled Children✍️
Today is Carers Rights Day and this years theme is "Know your rights, use your rights." For parents and carers of disabled children, knowing your rights and how to use them is so important to make sure that you and your child are getting as much support as possible. Your Right to an Assessment One of the most important…
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❌Anti Bullying Week – Information and Support for Parents and Carers of Disabled Children❌
We are in the middle of Anti-Bullying Week and this years theme is “Power for Good” which a is a powerful reminder that we all have the ability to make a positive difference. Supporting a disabled child who is experiencing bullying can be particularly challenging, but you are not alone. I hope this post provides support,…
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Water Therapy has Given my Daughter Confidence
A 15-year-old girl who was told she may never walk after being born with cerebral palsy has grown in confidence thanks to aqua therapy, her mother has said. Listen to Lillie's mum, Keighly discuss this with Radio Sheffield. BBC News Cerebral Palsy
