Published on 12, July, 2020
Hi everyone
I am on the autistic spectrum, and have had a tough last few years. I have spent the last few years living with my fiancee and her family. However, her family can no longer help support us, and now we are homeless, with nowhere to stay and no one to reach out to. We have approached our local council (in London), to try and get either temporary accomodation or to move out to another council with a housing surplus. However, the council told us my autism assessment documentation from when I was a child is no good, (which i dont understand considering the lifelong implications and affects of ASD) and that I need up to date proof of how my autism affects me. I do not know where to go, who to speak to or how to resolve this issue. I am in desparate need of help and advice, and I dont know where to turn. I literally cant think straight, i havent eaten a proper meal in over 48 hours and this whole situation is streasing me out to the point where i feel on the edge of breaking down. Please help me, and thank you.
Hi NAS63152,
I am so sorry that you are going through a challenging time. You may find the following links which provide information on getting help from social services useful:
(Adults England)
https://www.autism.org.uk/about/benefits-care/community-care/adult-care/england.aspx
(Adults Scotland)
http://www.autism.org.uk/about/benefits-care/community-care/adult-care/scotland.aspx
(Adults Wales)
http://www.autism.org.uk/about/benefits-care/community-care/adult-care/wales.aspx
(Adults Northern Ireland)
http://www.autism.org.uk/about/benefits-care/community-care/adult-care/northern-ireland.aspx
You may also want to look at the services provided by The National Autistic Society which may be of help: http://www.autism.org.uk/our-services.aspx
Our Autism Helpline may also be able to help. Advisers can talk through the different types of support and search for services in your area. You can call them 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.
I hope this helps,
Chloe Mod.