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.
