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Families who have children and young people with special needs very often deal with similar life styles.
We have all had concerns ranging from education,acess to services,respite and other issues directly related to their childrens needs.
Parents of disabled children bring families together for friendship, to share information and to support one another.
The forum was created by parents who have children with special needs and is run by parents so we are all in this together. With us you will realise you are not alone
Parents of disabled children launched in October 2009 and we are growing day by day and are fastly becoming a major support resource for all
Parents of disabled children-Special needs forum support group
When you have a disabled child you can struggle with money as you have to take time of work for appointments and this can cause hardship.
There is financial help for parents with disabled children,this is the section to discuss any benefit's you may be entitled to.
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Want to discuss issues related to your disabled child's education?
Having a disabled child attending school can be a confusing experience for parents and disabled children alike.
From SEN statements to those little questions then this is the place to discuss it.
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Need advice on equipment to make your childs life easier or more comfortable?
Ask members if they know of any equipment that could help or maybe members could help identify funding for equipment.
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Discuss your childs disability and discuss any concerns you have about your childs disability and health care and care needs.
From Nhs Care to respite care and all other types of care this forum is the place.
DISCLAIMER-The contents of this site are for information purposes only and do not constitute medical advice either from members or admin staff. Please consult a qualified health practitioner if you have any concerns.
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This is the section for you if you have a question on anything related to your childs disability. Maybe you have some concerns then ask the rest of the community and im sure you will find you are not alone.
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Having a disabled child can create issues in relation to your property?Is your house big enough for equipment,does your child need there own room or do you need adaptions then discuss everything housing related here.
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This is the place where you can tell us about yourself and your disabled child.
Your story could be one that inspires somebody else and makes somebody else realise that they are not alone.
Tell us about you and your family and your disabled child.
Posting here gives people an insight into your family and how you cope with a disabled child and gives people inspiration in times of need.
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Our unique members spotlight area is now live. We set some standard questions every month and members take it in turns to answer a few questions and share there experiences about there life as a parent of a disabled child.
A simple way to give an insight into the life of a parent of a disabled child.
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Sometimes having a disabled child with a condition nobody in your family or circle of freinds can truly understand can leave you as a parent of a disabled child feeling alone and isolated.
This is the forum where you can post requests to speak to or meet with parents who have children with a similar conditon meaning you are no longer alone.
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Sit back and pull up a chair and discuss anything.
Maybe you want to discuss something thats really playing on your mind or maybe your having family problems then this is the place to discuss all of this.
Discuss anything related to family life here.
Maybe you want to discuss a non disabled sibling or maybe your having relationship issues and want to let off some steam then this is the place.
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A new forum added by poular demand.
Share the bargains you have found online or in store or share any discount codes you have come across.
Mayeb you have come across an online sale or some freebies then post them here
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Here we will highlight all the latest news that affects all parents of disabled children.
Maybe changes in Disability living allowance or blue badge news,anything related to a child's disability will be posted here.
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Have you got an event to mention or do you run a support group in your area?
This is the place to post all new events and groups and please feel free to include any you know of.
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A new section for you to review days out and holidays from the viewpoint of a parent with a special needs child.
Maybe the facilities were fantastic or need improvement?
Share your views on the days out across the United Kingdom.
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Do you have some special needs equipment that is no longer used and would like to either swap this or sell it on or maybe list it as a freebie to help others then this is the place.
Maybe you want a particular item and dont know where to find it then ask the community and see if anybody can help.
Maybe you have seen some special needs equipment on the internet and want to share it with other members then this is the place
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