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Why do you have to be on benefits to get concessions on anything and free prescriptions?

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I have autism, I have worked for 30 years for s friend of the family, who took me on originally as a favour to my mum, then realised that due to my autism, I was actually good at organising a store room.

 I won't go into detail about my finances, let's just say at the end of the week I have between £8 and £18 spare, I need 3 prescriptions a month because of my autism at a cost of £27, yes I know you can buy a prepayment certificate.

My problem is because I don't claim benefit I don't get any concessions on any thing ( trains, attractions ect)  withoutt the paperwork saying you are on benefit no one will accept you are disabled.

Does anyone know if there is anyway around this, other than actually claiming benefit, which I don't think I would get unless I went to tribunal, and that wouldn't happen with my anxiety.

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  • Personal Independance Payment (PIP) is not linked with your earnings.   It's rated depending on your physical needs but you might qualify for the base rate (about £58/week) but that would depend on a whole stack of supporting medical evidence - basically you not being able to get around, feed yourself, clean yourself, look after yourself, communicate effectively etc etc.

    There used to be a local authority disability card that would be accepted in lots of places.   Most big (Merlin Group) attractions demand you are on full PIP (you need to take proof with you) or you pay full price.

    Lots of places allow 1 free carer in with a disabled person - that halves the cost if you're going with a friend. 

    PIP is often hard to get with hidden disabilities - I think the NAS offer help with the forms - there's a 'right way' to fill it in.

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  • Personal Independance Payment (PIP) is not linked with your earnings.   It's rated depending on your physical needs but you might qualify for the base rate (about £58/week) but that would depend on a whole stack of supporting medical evidence - basically you not being able to get around, feed yourself, clean yourself, look after yourself, communicate effectively etc etc.

    There used to be a local authority disability card that would be accepted in lots of places.   Most big (Merlin Group) attractions demand you are on full PIP (you need to take proof with you) or you pay full price.

    Lots of places allow 1 free carer in with a disabled person - that halves the cost if you're going with a friend. 

    PIP is often hard to get with hidden disabilities - I think the NAS offer help with the forms - there's a 'right way' to fill it in.

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