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Got my first autism assesment dates, 24th will be the first two sessions, then on the 28th I will have my final one, any tips for this, I mostly know to be myself and open up about my life and be ...

Discussion in Autism and neurodiversity - 12 Jan 2022

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Pain really getting me down

I have suffered with back problems for the past 20years which over the last 7/8 years have gradually got worse. It started of with pain in my lower back which was helped by regular trips to a ...

Discussion in Chronic pain and pain management - 8 Dec 2021

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Relationship getting more serious ?

While back posted about relationship having trouble understanding at time felt was a lot problems thought things where getting better .Now getting more serious but some things not sure what to think ...

Discussion in Dating, sex, and relationships - 21 Nov 2021

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Standard living rate PIP and Child tax credit

I want to know that I recently awarded Standard rate of living component of PIP and I am getting child tax credits for my two kids even before I awarded PIP . My question is that, am I suppose to get ...

Discussion in PIP, DLA, and AA - 2 Dec 2021

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Hi my name is Sandy, I am a parent of a child with CP. I keep getting told we should apply for PIP

My daughter will be 16 in Feb 22. I keep getting told that I should apply for PIP as the DLA runs out when she turns 16. However, it states once they turn 16 you will be invited to apply for PIPs, ...

Discussion in PIP, DLA, and AA - 15 Dec 2021

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Is This Gout Getting Worse Leading To Arthritis

I am unfortunately getting older. For the last ten years or so have been getting fairly regular bouts of Gout. This is on par as painful as having my leg stretched when I was a child. But these ...

Discussion in Chronic pain and pain management - 28 Dec 2021

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Is it OK for a mum to ask an adult child to pay rent money out of their PIP? Could the child get UC?

Please i don't want no attacks with my question i have... So if someone has benefits, and there adult child is only getting pip, and that persons child's just come back home to live. and the mother ...

Discussion in PIP, DLA, and AA - 22 Nov 2021

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Is there a gender bias in ADHD diagnosis?

BBC: Why women may wait decades for an ADHD diagnosis Gender bias is leaving many women with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder undiagnosed, leading psychologists are warning. The prevailing ...

Discussion in Autism and neurodiversity - 1 Nov 2021

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Pip/child tax credits

Hi does anyone know if I have to tell child tax credits I’ve just go on pip? And does your child tax credits go up please x

Discussion in Benefits and financial support - 2 Dec 2021

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Did anyone else feel down about their child's diagnosis? How did you deal with it?

Hey did anyone feel down about their child's diagnosis. How did you deal with it.

Discussion in Parents, carers and disabled parents - 11 Oct 2021

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Pain really getting me down

Relationship getting more serious ?

Standard living rate PIP and Child tax credit

Hi my name is Sandy, I am a parent of a child with CP. I keep getting told we should apply for PIP

Is This Gout Getting Worse Leading To Arthritis

Is it OK for a mum to ask an adult child to pay rent money out of their PIP? Could the child get UC?

Is there a gender bias in ADHD diagnosis?

Pip/child tax credits

Did anyone else feel down about their child's diagnosis? How did you deal with it?