Hi, My name is Shane, I'm 24 and I'm Autistic. I live in Hull, East Yorkshire. My Autism affects my day to day life and prevents me from living independently. I'm not able to have proper employment at ...
Discussion in Autism and neurodiversity - 14 Sep 2021
Can no longer tolerate the stress levels between family members, so looking to find the help and support for my son to start living an independent life!! Social service were involved with my son four ...
Discussion in Housing and independent living - 15 Feb 2017
Have you ever woke up and felt a burden as I do, with coat of living on rise and struggling pay electric I rely on a member of family and they begin to moan when ask for help, plan to be bit ...
Discussion in Housing and independent living - 27 Oct 2023
We’re carrying out research about young disabled people’s experiences of living independently. We’re organising focus groups of young disabled people in which they will discuss their experiences of ...
Discussion in Disability rights and campaigning - 2 Dec 2015
Living independently can be a real challenge for disabled people. Whether you are moving away from home or going off to university, looking after yourself can bring about a whole host of hurdles ...
Discussion in Disability rights and campaigning - 2 Sep 2019
Hi, I am Kenny, aged 38 , I am about to try living independently from my parents, it sees a bit daunting, can anyone offer advice?
Discussion in Housing and independent living - 8 Jun 2023
Hello I’m currently in the process of having to leave home due to family issues. I have cerebral palsy so I struggle with mobility, anxiety etc and was wondering if you guys know about any ...
Discussion in Housing and independent living - 30 Aug 2023
I am new to this, I wanted to find out what is Independent Living like?
Discussion in Housing and independent living - 10 Feb 2024
Our son is 23, and we're looking for independent living placements - he is independent to the point where he won't be in a flat with other young adults with SEN, but we're hoping to get him a flat as ...
Discussion in Housing and independent living - 19 Jun 2022
hi everyone! I’m currently taking part in my DT gcse NEA and am wanting to do some research into living independently with a disability, I was wondering if you guys could help me and answer some ...
Discussion in Research and opportunities - 24 Jun 2019
