# Newbie to forum **URL:** \ **Category:** New to Carers Connect\ **Created:** [1 May 2020 17:27 UTC](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/newbie-to-forum/66415 "2020-05-01T17:27:18Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 4\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Heather\_1912](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/839c29/32.png) [@Heather\_1912](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/u/Heather_1912)\ **Post date:** [1 May 2020 17:27 UTC](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/newbie-to-forum/66415/1 "2020-05-01T17:27:18Z")
Hello. I’m a mum of five sons, two stepsons, I am a full time carer to my youngest son who has spina bifida,special and complicated needs, scoliosis of the spine, double incontinence, I also care for my stepson who has PTSD and COPD and my much older second ex husband who has paranoid schizophrenia. He is not allowed to live with us but I make sure his needs are met ie. shopping etc. We are registered with [gov.uk](http://gov.uk) and have been in lockdown since 22/2/2020. I suffer with osteoporosis, depression, panic and anxiety and thryroid disease. We live in a specially adapted property built for my sons needs. ---
**Author:** ![Melly1](https://dub1.discourse-cdn.com/flex017/user_avatar/carersukstaging.discourse.group/melly1/32/34_2.png) [@Melly1](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/u/Melly1)\ **Post date:** [3 May 2020 16:54 UTC](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/newbie-to-forum/66415/2 "2020-05-03T16:54:55Z")
Blimey Heather, you have a lot on your plate!! Welcome to the forum. Melly1 ---
**Author:** ![Megan\_Carers\_UK](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/2acd7d/32.png) [@Megan\_Carers\_UK](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/u/Megan_Carers_UK)\ **Post date:** [4 May 2020 12:41 UTC](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/newbie-to-forum/66415/3 "2020-05-04T12:41:22Z")
Hi Heather, Welcome to the forum - sounds like you’ve got a wealth of caring experience to share here. Do have a look round our help and advice pages and make sure you’re getting all the support you can. Our Facebook group is a good community too: [Carers UK](https://www.facebook.com/carersuk/) If you would like to talk to somebody about the support available to you I would recommend calling our helpline which is open Monday to Friday, 9am-6pm on 0808 808 7777 or if you would prefer you can email [advice@carersuk.org](mailto:advice@carersuk.org) at any time. Best wishes Meg ---
**Author:** ![bowlingbun](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ac91a4/32.png) [@bowlingbun](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/u/bowlingbun)\ **Post date:** [4 May 2020 12:49 UTC](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/newbie-to-forum/66415/4 "2020-05-04T12:49:36Z")
Hi Heather, In theory your family should be getting masses of care…has it been left to you during lockdown??