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

NAS62372

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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  • NAS 62378 I am so sorry to hear your story.

    I Believe the problem is that as soon as we reach 18, there is very little help available, after.getting my job at 16 my mum died when I was 17 leaving me all alone. And although I knew I was always different, it wasn't until my son who was diagnosed as a child talked me into going for an assessment I was fully diagnosed.

    Look at all the merchandise out there, it's all 'I have a child with autism' ect.

    Due to the replies on here I have decided to apply for pip.

    I know I will have to go to tribunal, and I know as an adult there will be little/no help for me in the process, even the basic of £50+ a week daily living would make a massive difference to my life, and even if I don't eventually get that I can maybe help others with my experience.

    Thanks again for all your responses. I will keep you updated.

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  • NAS 62378 I am so sorry to hear your story.

    I Believe the problem is that as soon as we reach 18, there is very little help available, after.getting my job at 16 my mum died when I was 17 leaving me all alone. And although I knew I was always different, it wasn't until my son who was diagnosed as a child talked me into going for an assessment I was fully diagnosed.

    Look at all the merchandise out there, it's all 'I have a child with autism' ect.

    Due to the replies on here I have decided to apply for pip.

    I know I will have to go to tribunal, and I know as an adult there will be little/no help for me in the process, even the basic of £50+ a week daily living would make a massive difference to my life, and even if I don't eventually get that I can maybe help others with my experience.

    Thanks again for all your responses. I will keep you updated.

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