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Care Home Short Staffed

Hi, my name is Sophia. I am hoping that somebody could possibly give me some advice please? My brother has been in a care home for about 20 years. I have noticed that whenever I request things ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Start here and say hello! - 23 Jan 2023

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AA snd care home

Am I right in my assumption that if you are not self funding and living in a care home, AA should not be in payment? Thanks in advance.

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DLA PIP when leaving care home.

My wife has been in a nursing home for the last 16 months due to panic attacks from dementia and Parkinson's and me requiring hospital treatment which I could not claim any disability for. Before she ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in PIP, DLA, and AA - 9 Oct 2017

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Residential care home for young adults

I am wondering if anyone knows any residential care homes for young adults with multiple and profound disabilities. Looking for a lovely placement for my 18 yr old son. Is a wheelchair user. We are in ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Housing and independent living - 17 Apr 2018

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Paying for a parents care home

So, how do I deal with this. My mother lives in a care home with chronic dementia. My father has taken over her financial responsibilities and the DWP pay her 'money' into his account where he ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) - 18 Jun 2019

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Advice on benefits in a care home

Hi, I need some advice on benefits and going into a carehome....is there anyone who can chat to me to help please?

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Benefits and financial support - 9 Jul 2020

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Feeling nervous moving to my new care home

I had to move out of my old care home when it failed its inspection and I was not safe there and it couldn’t meet my needs. I moved in with my parents temporarily while I waited for my new care home, ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Housing and independent living - 29 May 2023

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UC & LCWRA entitlement if in a nursing care home.

Hi, sadly my 38 year old son had a cardiac arrest & suffered a hypoxia brain injury September 20 & is now severely disabled with complex needs. He is due to be discharged soon from a rehabilitation ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Benefits and financial support - 18 Jun 2021

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Trying to find a good care home in London - help please

Hi there, I am trying to look for a good care home for my 34 year old brother in law. He is disabled and an epileptic. He has the personality of a 5 year old so can understand most things. My in-laws ...

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Children, parents, and families - 17 Jul 2020

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grants/funds available for development of a local learning disability care home

Good morning I have just joined the forum and I would like some advise about current grants/funds available for development of a local learning disability care home. Please help and have a good day.

Profile picture of the author Discussion in Housing and independent living - 12 Apr 2017

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