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Michelle's Story

Michelle is a parent carer of 3 children with ASD Read more

Paula: Carer Story

Paula is a parent carer of a son with ASD Read more

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Paying for care and home adaptations

Costs of paying for care and related expenditure such as home adaptations may be met by the local authority if you qualify following a needs assessment. Details of how this is done and relevant information is listed here.
Mental Health Group at YMCA Weston

Run by HomeGroup 2.15-4pm at YMCA Weston SO19. Learn about mental health, wellbeing and mindfulness.
Looming crisis for older family carers of people with learning disabilities

A new report highlights hidden challenges pushing informal, family carers of people with conditions such as Down’s syndrome to breaking point. Article dated Thursday 28 November 2019
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Guidance on writing a plan for someone else to follow if something unexpected happens to you or if you are unable to carry on with your caring role due to a hospital stay, overseas family event etc.
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Club night for adults with learning disabilities

A club night especially for adults with learning disabilities at The Edge
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Buzz Network

The Buzz Network is a group for Southampton Parents/Carers of Children and young people with a disability or additional needs.

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