Hi I am about to advertise a Personal Assistant Job vacancy. This is to care for my son.'Am I allowed to state in the ad that only males can apply? or, will I just have to weed out any female ...
Discussion in Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) - 13 Sep 2017
Hello all, I am new here! I am in the process of trying to recruit a Personal Assistant and finding it difficult to locate places to advertise for free? Or any database sites for PA/carers as such? ...
Discussion in Housing and independent living - 14 Mar 2022
When the times comes to hire a Personal Assistant (PA) it can seem like a very big task, especially if this is something you have not done before. Essentially the role of a PA in this instance is ...
Discussion in Children, parents, and families - 14 Jun 2019
Hi I was wondering if anybody could give me some advice please? My Daughters Personal Assistant has been on long term sick since August after she had cosmetic surgery and developed sepsis :-( This ...
Discussion in Disability rights and campaigning - 7 Nov 2017
Hi, I have spastic tetraparesis CP, hydrocephalus with a shunt and am partially sighted. I rely on a powerchair inside and outside of the house, and need assistance with all daily tasks. My parents ...
Discussion in Disability rights and campaigning - 29 Jun 2011
Another new video from Scope - Nadia's tips for employing and managing your own personal assistant (PA). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FTXs1qSMls0 If you employ a PA, let us know what you think ...
Discussion in Housing and independent living - 4 May 2017
Can the Social Services compel me to have a Personal Assistant?
Discussion in Mental health and wellbeing - 31 Jan 2022
I have recently completed a course to be a live in care worker. After three months with the agency I shall get my care certification. They focus largely on the care of the elderly. My interest is ...
Discussion in Work and employment - 5 Aug 2018
Hi Is it legal to hire family members to be PA for my adult daughter. No-one wants the job and it requires lots of intimate and exhausting care... My son is (about to be 18) looking for a part time ...
Discussion in Housing and independent living - 2 Apr 2023
Hannah (29) has been disabled since an injury at the age of 14, which left her with Complex Regional Pain syndrome and a range of secondary illnesses and complications. She’s a disability and ...
Discussion in Disability rights and campaigning - 11 Mar 2020