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Benefits

NAS49919

I don't just mean the benefits of getting an Aspergers diagnosis late in life ( ha ha, yet to find any). No - I mean cash benefits, from the Government, that kind of thing.

I work like a dog up to 15 hours a day in kitchen' / restaurant to support my family (one mother who is elderly, stomach removed etc) and my sister (two years younger than me with leukemia). Dad died three years ago after several years of ill health including cancer, heart attacks and Alzheimers.They cannot work, so every penny I have goes towards all the rent, bills, etc. It seems like everyone else can claim carer's allowance, tax credits etc, but I am not entitled to even free prescriptions or eye tests, let alone dental care, etc.

Does anyone know the system? As now diagnosed with A.S.;D. which has caused me immense problems through life, am I entitled to anything? I would love to finish my degree at University (two modules remaining ) and take that further, but I would settle with a free prescription my for anti-depressants (long term) if that's available.

Can anyone help me out? Thanks.

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  • in reply to NAS49919
    NAS49919 said:
    So everyone else gets views/ replies and I don't? Doesn't that just tell you all you need to know?

    Well currently as it seems the views function does not appear to be working on the forum, as also seemingly goes for not getting e-mail notifications either.

    As for the replies though ~ here is another! :-)

    With ASD at certain extents of the spectrum being an invisible (psychological) disability or condition, you might find this link to this group of some use perhaps regarding PIP (Personal Independence Payment):

    A1 - PIP Benefits Help & Support UK

    Mental Health & Hidden Illness

    https://www.a1benefitsupport.com/pip

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    NAS, I didn't realise you had this forum before, I'm delighted I found you and everyone on it.  Also, thank you for this website which I didn't know existed https://www.a1benefitsupport.com/pip. Have got the PIP form through (all 40 pages!) and Peabody Agency (in our area) have helped me fill out the form for my 18 adult daughter.  Would appreciate any tips/ key words anyone might have.  I hear that Austistics come under the mental health umbrella and PIP is difficult to get... I've got 11 years of medical history for them and her Aspergers diagnosis.  Also have been told to write a covering letter from me (her mother) explaining why we need PIP.