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17 Apr 2025

Q&A

Dotty M

What's your experience of trying to access support from your local authority / council like?

I have had 3 carers needs assessments where I have asked for help in supporting my disabled children. I have never received help. The process of direct payments is too complicated for me as I’m multiply neurodivergent. The legislation around carers needs assessment is designed to be flexible as the needs of carers is so varied. However in reality, LAs use this to be flexible around their budgets. Not the needs of families. There is no accountability.

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Changing Realities (2023), Dotty M. https://changingrealities.org/e/voBY7 (17 Apr 2025)

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