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Depression
How do I deal with a depressed Wife/Carer ? She's got a history of depression but I've never seen her so bad before… Any advice please
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Hi, Just a word on the 'care' system as experienced by my wife and I.
I have just Googled for suggestions / help (ha,ha) with our son. He is 42, autistic, LD, constantly angry, refuses help, drugs, etc from so called 'professionals'. You may have noted by my tone what we think about the so called professional help available, because it IS anything BUT that! I was directed by Google to a…
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Mainstream
Hi, I had a bruising time getting my daughter into a specialist school that could implement her EHCP. Both her mainstream school and the LA failed her. I want to put in a formal complaint to let the school and LA know that their inaction was detrimental to my daughter forcing me to remove her. Her mainstream school…
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Hi, my name is LittleFlower1986!
hello, I have joined as I need good advice on a situatuation. My daughter has a disability, mostly neuro, overlapping migrainal/epilepsy disorders. After finishing 6 form school she went to college to get better marks for English/maths, this was over a 2yr period, she was on dla from 17yrs old, in 2016 she was put on ESA…
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Hi, my name is GNicolaou! My daughter who is on the autism spectrum and diagnosed with ADHD
Hi there- I am here on behalf of my daughter who is on the autism spectrum and also diagnosed with ADHD as well as several other physical conditions. We were refused PIP previously however our consultant suggested that we should apply within the autism community to seek advice as my daughter is more than eligible for…
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Benefit help
hi could someone please help with advice as it’s a minefield when trying to find out non dependents deductions.. I currently live alone and claim UC council tax benefit and work capability element my 16 year old son and his pregnant girlfriend want to move in with me due to unforeseen circumstances. He works but earns…
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Autism child dla
High I have mentioned the DLA award high rate care needs which I agree with the mobility award I did not agree the award is 10 years The motility part I sent clear evidence of the challenges out side on a journey a school letter a echp plan previous to this at play school This was picked up at 3 years old and had to limit…
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Hi, my name is sage26
I know rules have recently changed but I am currently in receipt of LWRCA and pip enhanced rate and low mobility. My adult child is going through psychotic episode and has been told by the psychiatrist he cannot work and will not be able to attend uni in September as he had hoped as he definitely will relapse due to…
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Hi, my name is buttercup22 Advice and help needed please about Migration letter
Hello, I am a full-time retired carer for my two disabled daughters who are both on the high rate of PIP and have now received migration letters. Please advise me of what to expect. I will be very grateful
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Hi, I'm new here, soon to be single mum with a disability, I could do with some advice.
Hi all, I'm new here, I'm a soon to be single mum with a disability and I'm hoping to get some advice and help as I'm feeling very overwhelmed right now
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Support
hiya, my daughter was diagnosed with a progressive neurological condition at the start of this year. I’m finding it very hard to come to terms with and really feel alone in it. I would love to talk to other parents whose children have similar disabilities. For reference my daughter is only 7. Thank you.
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Advice on autistic child
I hope you're well. I’m reaching out to you for some advice, as I’m feeling unsure where else to turn. My daughter is 10 years old and undiagnosed autistic, though we are confident she is and shes been on MATT pathway a few years. She experiences extreme anxiety around school, and even stepping onto the playground is a…
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Hi, my name is hattie61!
My sister wants to move with me with her 15yr old granddaughter whom she has guardianship we are both on pip dla I have a 2 bedroom flat which I rent from local council I receive full hb will effect hb? we are doing this to look after and support each other any advice would be appreciated many thanks
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Carers Allowance on a zero hours contract?
Hi there, I just wondered if anyone could give me some advice. I was hoping to claim carers allowance as I am having to look after my dad more & more. I work on a zero hours contract but my hours & wages can fluctuate quite a lot month by month. My question is can I still claim carers allowance? I'm earning over the £151 a…
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Paid Caring help for parent⁰
Hi there folks Kris back again , not been on here for while , hope everyone had a better xmas n new year than me , im here today to enquire about family members , is there any help for them even if thereon state pension, mainly my mum. Up until 2-3 years ago i ran my own plumbing and heating company but due to my illness…
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Change off mind
Hi good afternoon everyone what a beautiful day in Cape Town south Africa weather is hot but a cool wind I'm thankful to God that I'm alive and my children healthy my one daughter was sick almost the whole week but I didn't wanted to talk about it cause I knew God would made her better a lot has happened and my children…
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Room for husband
Hi, in a 3 bedroom, got son at home and daughter with her 7 mnth old baby, im in 3rd room and husband sleeps downstairs ( has done for 2 years) im his carer hes recently been diagnosed with young onset dementia along with alot of other health issues , barely sleeps throught the night which has me up and down, ( went down…
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DLA decision to payment, timescale?
Hi all, I have a 10yo (W) & a 5yo (A) both boys… W has been diagnosed/medicated/receiving DLA for 3/4 years now, and I seem to remember getting the back payment before even the explanation letter! For A we have been waiting since forms went back in 13/08 last yr. Since we hit the 20wk mark I’ve called DLA twice & (yay!) a…
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EHCP Help
Hi I wonder if you can help me, My daughter is on the waiting list for ASD and ADHD assessments. But with her being in year 5 at school we need to get her EHCP done so that when we apply for school at end of 2025 we can look at special schools. The school she goes to have said they wont apply for EHCP until she has a…
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Trust find and child
I am on means tested benefits and also my child gets DLA and i have carers allowance. I have no savings. i am unable to work due to being unpaid carer, and also i am in burnout and exhausted. i have no property and no assests and gave up work to care for her when she was around 4 I would like her dad to start saving some…
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Community paediatrics rejecting baby with CP
I am a foster mum. Baby R is with me, 3 months old with emerging spastic cerebral palsy following birth trauma.., community peads team rejected him saying he needs acute care, ( as possibly I am Seeing vacant episodes and spasms). in the last 3 weeks we have visited 4 nhs hospitals and had 1-4nights in 2 of them… acute…
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Awaiting autism assessment for both son's
I've been really fed up ciz my little one has been awaiting a diagnostic assessment now for nearly 2 years now. I feel really let down by CAMHs who they are also under due to social and generalised anxiety and emotional dysregulation. It's been a really tough old ride. Does anyone else feel their precious children have…
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Help/advice
hello, I am a mum of 2 disabled children, my oldest is just physically disabled my youngest is non verbal and completely dependent, I cope very well with day to day life but recently I’m scared of them growing into adults I’m scared my oldest will be bullied and she understands everything and my youngest I worry who will…
