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Understanding Mental Capacity: Why It's Not As Simple As You Think
Mental capacity is not a blanket yes or no. A SEND parent shares how she thinks about capacity in buckets, what the law actually says, and why that is more reassuring than it sounds.
Read the post →How to Prepare for Your LPA: Questions to Ask Yourself and a Step-by-Step Guide
Before you open the gov.uk tool, do the thinking first. A personal guide to choosing your LPA attorneys, writing your wishes, and completing the process step by step.
Read the post →Lasting Power of Attorney UK: What Immigrants and SEN Parents Need to Know
If you grew up where family decisions were enough, the UK's LPA rules will surprise you. A plain-English guide to health and financial LPAs- costs, process and why timing matters.
Read the post →What happens to my child's benefits when she turns 18?
A plain-English guide for SEN families on what happens to DLA, PIP, Carer's Allowance and Universal Credit when your child turns 18. Information and personal experience, not regulated financial or legal advice.
Read the post →The Financial Stuff Nobody Tells SEN Families. And Why It Matters More Than You Think.
What SEN families need to know about benefits, Junior ISAs, Disabled Persons' Trusts and legal authority - and why the timing matters more than you think.
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