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Lots of issues. I need more support.

Bethy
over 5 years ago

I feel that I should be living in a supported unit with staff. I don't get enough care at home. My social worker doesn't listen and hardly contacts me. I am terrified of a dental appointment that I need to go to on Thursday. Crying all the time and feeling distressed because of it. I have no food in at home at the moment. I missed my shopping day last Wednesday. I hardly have any money. What can I do?. 

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  • over 5 years ago

    Hi Bethy,

    It sounds like you have a good plan for the dentist, good luck. I hope it all goes really well.  With regards to other support it sounds like you have a already got a lot of information but you might also find something helpful on the NAS website page on adult community care:

    http://www.autism.org.uk/about/benefits-care/community-care/adult-care.aspx

    You also might find it useful to talk through some options with our Autism Helpline team. You can contact the team via telephone on 0808 800 4104 (Monday to Thursday 10am to 4pm, Friday 9am to 3pm). Please note that the Helpline is experiencing a high volume of calls and it may take a couple of attempts before you get through to speak to an advisor. Alternatively, should you prefer to send a message, you can do so via their webform:

    https://www.autism.org.uk/services/helplines/main/questions.aspx

    Please let us know if you need any more information.

    Kind regards,

    Heather - Mod

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  • over 5 years ago

    Hi Bethy,

    It sounds like you have a good plan for the dentist, good luck. I hope it all goes really well.  With regards to other support it sounds like you have a already got a lot of information but you might also find something helpful on the NAS website page on adult community care:

    http://www.autism.org.uk/about/benefits-care/community-care/adult-care.aspx

    You also might find it useful to talk through some options with our Autism Helpline team. You can contact the team via telephone on 0808 800 4104 (Monday to Thursday 10am to 4pm, Friday 9am to 3pm). Please note that the Helpline is experiencing a high volume of calls and it may take a couple of attempts before you get through to speak to an advisor. Alternatively, should you prefer to send a message, you can do so via their webform:

    https://www.autism.org.uk/services/helplines/main/questions.aspx

    Please let us know if you need any more information.

    Kind regards,

    Heather - Mod

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