Thanks for the reply http://www.carersuk.org/images/icon_smile.gif .......I believe that people with disabilities are entitled to be treated equally, not preferentially ..... We agree with that but lowering the standards of the group to accommodate 'A's lack of ability (and poor social skills) would...

<t>Can anyone advise how to gently but firmly let someone know that they can't do something without<br/> i) upsetting them too much<br/> ii) falling foul of the PC brigade<br/> <br/> 1) 'A' ( Downes syndrome, 20's physically strong, poor communication skills, stroppy when thwarted ) has been told by...

also, if he is taken into custody, the police will be able to get a duty Dr. or psychiatrist to assess him and he will hopefully be given the right help and treatment to deal with his drug dependence and other problems.

He's said some things that have disturbed me tonight (and on other occasions) grudges against neighbours which I won't go into, I think there's a lot of psychological issues going on. If anything he's saying gives you reason to think that there is an intention to threaten or harm you, your neighbou...

Right, that it. I'm just about up to here with people who dont post anything at all! They think they can lurk around without expressing an opinion, reading other people's posts, but never willing to join in. Well, let me tell you they get right up my nose, these silent lurkers, these forum freeload...

Did your husband used to enjoy a beer?
Years ago when I worked on a ward the consultant would prescribe a glass of beer for any of the men who weren't drinking enough fluids or had lost their appetites

How about a ferret ? http://www.britishferretclub.org.uk/ you can even get a racing one and enter it in the ferret Grand national

Sorry for your loss.

What does your Mum prefer to do?

]care worker[/color] rather than carer http://www.carersuk.org/images/icon_wink.gif Carer's ( us unpaid ones ) can't go off sick http://www.carersuk.org/images/icon_rolleyes.gif Sounds a bit Yankified to me.I'll stick with carer http://www.carersuk.org/images/icon_biggrin.gif [/quote] not yankified...

I advise you phone them to ask if they have recieved it , if they have it can take up to six weeks to do , ( you will get a rebait of any money owed from time of applying ) . If they havent get another one and this time record delivery it . I always used to send DWP and tax forms recorded delivery/...