# Support needed please **URL:** \ **Category:** New to Carers Connect\ **Created:** [19 July 2020 15:22 UTC](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/support-needed-please/66920 "2020-07-19T15:22:39Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![claire\_17051234](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/b19c9b/32.png) [@claire\_17051234](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/u/claire_17051234)\ **Post date:** [19 July 2020 15:22 UTC](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/support-needed-please/66920/1 "2020-07-19T15:22:39Z")
I’m a newbie on here,trying to find some support please.im a full time carer for my adult son who ha learning disabilities. I am 65 ,he is 43 ---
**Author:** ![bowlingbun](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/ac91a4/32.png) [@bowlingbun](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/u/bowlingbun)\ **Post date:** [19 July 2020 16:34 UTC](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/support-needed-please/66920/2 "2020-07-19T16:34:31Z")
My son has SLD, lives in Supported Living. What plans have you made with Social Services to get him a home of his own? Last assessment date? ---
**Author:** ![sunnydisposition](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/48db29/32.png) [@sunnydisposition](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/u/sunnydisposition)\ **Post date:** [19 July 2020 16:52 UTC](https://carersukstaging.discourse.group/t/support-needed-please/66920/3 "2020-07-19T16:52:59Z")
What type of support do you think would be most useful to you both. > **[Help and advice | Carers UK](https://www.carersuk.org/help-and-advice)** > > Information and advice for carers on benefits, assessments, getting help, health, work and technology. [https://www.carersuk.org/help-and-advice/get-support/local-support](https://www.carersuk.org/help-and-advice/get-support/local-support) Meeting other people in the same situation. Benefits help are you receiving the right amounts. Grants respite etc