Are there any people who are having difficulties thriving in Charente Maritime France. Need help?

I am an Occupational therapist with both British and French state registration. I am planning to start a private practice in France in January 2007. To this end I am interested in the type of difficulties people are experiencing settling in/moving on. I have been assisting British people on a voluntary basis to gain experience and widen the scope of my practice. Currently, issues I have been involved with, include

Statementing for children with special needs to gain a support worker in class - including appeals process

Assistence to obtain social security number/ carte vitale

Assistence to claim their benefits entitlement - with the consequent access to services this offers

Advising on suitable environmental adaptations

Problems with utility companies, EDF,

Joint visits for medical appointments

Looking at ways to test if their business idea is viable without the high social charges at the outset

Obtaining grant assistance for building renovation.

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