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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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    Former Member in reply to NAS49919

    I looked last night as I was dosing off and decided to reply in the morning when I could write a coherent reply. In regards to views and your impatience in waiting for responses, I believe it clearly shows your going through a tough time and are stuck in a bit of a negative funk that is getting the better of you. I hope you're able to overcome this soon as from personal experience I know how difficult it can be feeling like this.

    As others have said you may be eligible for PIP (your sister may be too). The benefit is based on how your autism affects different areas of your life and not the fact that you are autistic. I receive PIP. Your local council may also have a benefits advisor who could go through your options. 

    There's lots of advice on these forums from people who have successfully been awarded PIP on how to approach the form and what evidence to send in to prove the points you are making. 

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    Former Member in reply to NAS49919

    I looked last night as I was dosing off and decided to reply in the morning when I could write a coherent reply. In regards to views and your impatience in waiting for responses, I believe it clearly shows your going through a tough time and are stuck in a bit of a negative funk that is getting the better of you. I hope you're able to overcome this soon as from personal experience I know how difficult it can be feeling like this.

    As others have said you may be eligible for PIP (your sister may be too). The benefit is based on how your autism affects different areas of your life and not the fact that you are autistic. I receive PIP. Your local council may also have a benefits advisor who could go through your options. 

    There's lots of advice on these forums from people who have successfully been awarded PIP on how to approach the form and what evidence to send in to prove the points you are making. 

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