Moving Out Advice...

Hey, Is it possible to gain support when moving out when having autism. Me and my friend would like to move out but we struggle with managing money, socialising etc, due to autism and we have thought about living together. Is there any chance that two people can live together and still access support if needed? What are the next steps for us? We are at the age now where our parents are expecting us to move out but we are not independent enough and struggle a lot with things like this, what can we do?

Chloe Mod over 3 years ago

Hello Lydia

You may like to have a look at the following information from the NAS on support that may be available to you:

https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/social-care/social-care-england

I hope this helps,

ChloeMod
Cullpepper over 3 years ago in reply to Stephen

I have a friend that has bipolar, and his wife is also permamently long term sick. I know i find it strange that when claiming benefits, he says he's her carer, and she says she's his carer.

So maybe you and your friend try claiming benefits (support) saying you both need financial help, and be each-others carer.
Stephen over 3 years ago

Regardless on who you live with, the support will always be there.
Lydia over 3 years ago in reply to Peter

mw and my freind
Peter over 3 years ago

It depends what you mean by support and what your relationship is. If you are a couple for tax purposes than it can effect your means testing for eligibility for certain benefits. Receiving benefits is a prerequisite for some but not all services. But aside from that I don't think living with a friend would effect your eligibility to receive any kind of assistance. And renting a house with a friend is likely to be financially easier than on your own. It sound like the next step might be to look at a needs assessment.
Lydia over 3 years ago

we need information ASAP?