Morning guys! Well as expected my sons PIP assessment scored nil points (Autism)..no surprise there really...yes of course I will appeal for him etc...just a question..my carer s allowance has ceased and also im working part time and will earn more than the £110 to still claim it but Im sure ive rea...

I'd contact their personnel dept , and explain you'd like why so as to help him rather than as criticism of them. You're no worse off if they do say no. Or ask the job centre if they can get more information. Yes thanks we are at the Job Centre this afternoon so I will mention it to them also we ha...

A very Happy New Year to everyone...hope Christmas was kind also! Was beginning to think things had started to settle down for my son Sam (Aspergers)...he had started at a small company at the end of October as an Apprentice (Admin) with a years contract and then hopefully the offer of a full time j...

How about contacting local primary schools or care homes and volunteer for a bit? Just to get you back in the groove? E. Yeah that sounds really good advice...thanks!! 8-) On another really fantastic note Sam has been accepted for an Apprenticeship in Admin starting from Monday :D We are both absol...

No Melly1 I dont...ive done basic care work years ago and gained just health and safety, food hygiene and life saving certs...think it was rather more relaxed then so I realise more training/college might be in the pipeline but im wanting the challenge now if that makes sense? Something for me....

Thats the million dollar question!! Im almost 54 and whilst I realise that this is not old by any means I struggle with depression etc but ideally I would like to work with kids like Sam or SN adults etc? Probably some college course would be in order to brush up my skills etc? I have done care work...

Good morning guys!! :D Hope everyone is ok.. Well Sam (Aspergers) has hopefully finally got some "bank" work at our local hospital in the admin department...he did a work experience placement last month and now is starting this....he is quite chilled about it whilst im feeling "headless chicken synd...

Thanks for the replys guys... Yes I was made his appointee a few years ago and he understands and is quite willing to have me deal with his DLA on his behalf as he would never forward think enough to pay for essentials as such as travel and bills/clothes etc. I will therefore keep it as it is for no...

Hi guys hope youre all ok :D Sam is continuing to access work experience but no apprenticeship sadly yet....we will keep going lol!! Im looking for a little legal eagle advice? He has his own bank account which has his Job Seekers allowance paid into...however as he is hopeless with money (would onl...

:D Hi All hope youre all well.....a quick update on Sam...he is currently on an 8 week placement with a voluntary organisation to help doing media and IT plus graphic design etc...he is fitting in nicely and learning to socialise more etc...he is still looking for an Apprenticeship so fingers crosse...