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  • 26 March 2020 at 12:09 pm #38338 Report

    simone1032
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    Hi, I’m a single mummy of three boys with special needs, lockdown is fun! We are home schooling and getting out for our one walk a day  but I was wondering if there is any financial help for us single parents at this time? I’m spending a lot on food and things to keep them busy.

    26 March 2020 at 5:05 pm #38349 Report

    Sherinam
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    Has your child got an ehcp plan?

    26 March 2020 at 5:23 pm #38350 Report

    simone1032
    Participant

    Not at the moment no.

    27 March 2020 at 7:16 am #38357 Report

    Sherinam
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    What diagnosis have you received for special needs?

    27 March 2020 at 9:01 am #38359 Report

    simone1032
    Participant

    My eldest has Autism, my middle boy has Autism and Learning difficulties and my youngest has Sensory Difficulties.

    27 March 2020 at 3:13 pm #38385 Report

    Sherinam
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    Did you receive disability benefits for your children? There is an allowance that you can claim for?

    27 March 2020 at 3:20 pm #38387 Report

    simone1032
    Participant

    I do get DLA for my older two.

    27 March 2020 at 5:07 pm #38404 Report

    Sherinam
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    I’m still working and I don’t get any additional funds for my child.

    I believe the govt are going to give £15 a week for children off school who receive free meals so that they don’t miss a meal.

    We are all in the same boat spending more money on food and you are lucky that you can use the dla allowance to provide for your children

    27 March 2020 at 5:14 pm #38405 Report

    simone1032
    Participant

    I’m lucky to receive DLA? I’d rather not have to claim for it and my children not need it!! I’m guessing you’re a key worker as you’re still working and if that’s so then you are doing a great job, I have no support directly around me to have my three children whilst I work and if I used childcare I’d be out of pocket if I worked! I didn’t asked to be judged just a friendly ear and this is why I don’t comment or post on these sites!!!!

    27 March 2020 at 7:07 pm #38413 Report

    Sherinam
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    Who is judging you? You just want to sound off on here and like I said everyone is In the same boat.

    I am still working and taking care of my autistic daughter. I do not watch the news or keep up to date as to figures etc… I have no interest as to who has it.

    I am not going to live in fear and let anything like this get me or my child down . My family are all in isolation so I am on my own like many people.

    I have a mortgage to pay for and food to put on the table and I haven’t got time to feel sorry for myself.

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