If you are a Parent of a Disabled Child then you need to Read This
If you are a Parent of a Disabled Child then you need to Read This
If you are a parent of a disabled child under the age of 18, did you know, that no matter how disabled your child is, once they reach the age of 18, you lose all your parental rights?
This is because of the Mental Capacity Act 2005. [1]
In the UK, once your child reaches the age of eighteen, they are no longer classified as a child, even if they lack full mental capacity. The law, states that because they are over the age of eighteen and therefore, classified as an adult, you, as their parent, are no longer entitled to make decisions for your child, even if you believe that you are acting in your child’s best interest.
Please read my article – ‘Beware! It Could Happen to You.’ [2] and listen to my radio show – ‘When Your Children….. Aren’t!’ on TLBTalk Radio [3] where I explain the Mental Capacity Act, in full.
Worried? If not, you should be.
This Act, can strip you of all your rights as a parent. You will no longer have the legal right to make any informed medical decisions, for your child. This act is so powerful, that you could have your child stolen from their college or workplace and put into the care of strangers and you would be absolutely powerless to prevent it.
Please read my article titled, ‘How an Incorrect Diagnosis of Mental Illness can go Horribly Wrong.’ [4]
However, there is one way that you as a parent, could help to change all of this by simply signing the following petition, titled, ‘Continue Parental Responsibility Automatically when disabled children turn 18.’ [5]
This petition is not being widely publicised and it is not difficult to see why. However, I am aiming to change all of this but you will need to act fast, as this petition closes on February 11th, 2026. And it needs to receive 100,000 signatures to be considered for debate in Parliament.
Take action now!
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By: Christina England
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Bio
Christina was born and educated in London, U.K. She left school to work in a children’s library, specializing in storytelling and book buying. In 1978, Christina changed her career path to dedicate her time to caring for the elderly and was awarded the title of Care Giver of the Year for her work with the elderly in 1980.
After taking an A Level in Psychology and a BTEC in Learning Support, Ms. England spent many years researching vaccines and adverse reactions. She gained a Higher National Diploma in Journalism and Media Studies in 2010 and in 2016 she gained a BA Hons degree in Literature and Humanities.
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