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Friend looking into supported living needs advice
Hi everyone, A friend of mine is currently looking into supported living and would really appreciate hearing from people who have experience of it. One of the things he is trying to understand is what day-to-day life is actually like. How does the daily routine work? How much say do you have over your own day, and how much…
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Moving due to disability bit can't physically do it
Hi I'm disabled three times over and have been struggling living in my current home which was brand new when I moved in. I've been offered a bungalow which is more suitable for my medical needs in several ways. The problem is I physically can't do the move and I'm so worried of losing the bungalow. I don't have enough…
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Am I allowed to refuse male support staff as a vulnerable female?
I (F,28) live in supported accommodation in a dispersed property provided to me by a housing association. This housing organisation also provide care and support for people with an array of disabilities & other needs. They provide me with support staff as part of a social care commission in partnership with adult social…
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Living on your own: What advice would you give? (asking for a mate)
Hi folks, long time no see! A friend of mine may have been offered a place, and I wanted to ask what advice you’d give to a disabled person living independently (with support from carers). Also, as he’s from a BAME/minority faith background as well as having cerebral palsy and using a wheelchair, are there any additional…
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Appointee bank account
Hi all, my daughter is about to move to supported living and I need to set up an account that her PIP and UC can be paid into and that the carers can then have a card for so that they can buy her food, treats, days out etc. Alternatively, I need to set up a Carer Card that I can put money on that they can then use. Does…
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looking for some help regarding housing
hello ive been accepted for supported living ive been waiting since last year they said they are waiting for something to become available i have issues at home due to my brother threatening to hurt me and im finding it difficult to feel safe i have bpd autism and psychosis and i was in temp accomodation by the council…
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PIP and supported accommodation?
To give some background, I am currently receiving PIP (standard elements on daily living & mobility) for autism, EUPD, anxiety, depression. My needs have severely increased within the last year, to the point I have had to move into Supported Accommodation. The supported accommodation is through a housing association. I…
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I think I've just inadvertently squashed my own PIP claim.
To give some background, I am currently receiving PIP (standard elements on daily living & mobility) for autism, EUPD, anxiety, depression. My needs have severely increased within the last year, to the point I have had to move into Supported Accommodation. The supported accommodation is through a housing association. I…
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need help for my Visual impairment adult son
Hello I have a son age31 still living at home with visual impairment with possibility of autism/ADHD, I'm really looking for help for his mental wellbeing for him to begin living independently as I now have have my own health issues and he's getting to much for me, as i find him very challenging when he becomes angry and…
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Hi, my name is kevinfairless! security door chains: is there any guidance about the height these...
security door chains: is there any guidance about the height these must be fitted? thanks you
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Hi, my name is MissUnderstoodBee!
I've been struggling with health since 2018 with black outs. Waking up on the floor.. going on walks and waking up with my dog protecting me from two blokes and there dog.. since meeting my partner it turns out ive been having seizures.. I hate sitting around so when I feel good I cant help but get house work done washing…
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Adhd support?
Hiya all, I am wondering if anyone knows how I would get some help from a support worker?. I am a diagnosed adult with adhd who is on the medication but I struggle with the typical life admin. This is things like money management, eating/cooking and leaving the house, bad at managing meds and just generally don't do life…
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Hi, my name is Rto78!
Just joined the site not sure what else to say but hello I don't know anybody yet !
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Hi, my name is Moglet1977! Moving into Shared Accommodation
Hello I'm new and looking for info please I am looking at moving into supported living as my parents are getting older but I don't know how much of my benefits will be taken into consideration as it will be a shared house any help I would welcome thank you
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Friend's Supported Housing is cold
I wasn't sure where to put this so put it here. I visited my friend at her home and discovered that it was actually really cold. I suggested that we went out for coffee as the Cafe would have the heating on. It was 14 degrees in the warmest room because they have a temp guage thing. There are two carers, who won't put the…
