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Autism Not going to be Protected

Kvothe

Hello

I am wondering how everyone is feeling now the cuts have settle in? I myself have been suffering over the last 6 weeks or so when the cuts were announced, so much so that i am sure i will be checking out at some point over the next 12 months. I say this as i read recently that Autism wont be protected from these cuts like other disabilities will because we I guess are deemed 'functional'.

Also what also bums me out is all the talk of PIP and no one talking about LCWRA and how people no on PIP will lose the health element of UC if this happens to me and i dont get PIP i will be plunged into poverty which i wont recover from so i dont see a point to it all.

I am just wondering how everyone else is? are you struggling as much as me?

Adding to this i dont particularly want links to the Samaritans etc they never answer and i have made my mind up and it actually brings me some peace..

Cheers

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  • Dear Kvothe,  

    Thank you for posting and telling the community what you are going through. We are sorry to hear that you have been currently struggling over the last 6 weeks. It is good that you’ve let us know how you feel. Many people have similar thoughts when coping with so much and we hope you’re okay.     

     If you are unable to cope with the distress or despair, it’s very important to tell someone about your feelings or thoughts of suicide. Call your GP and make an urgent appointment. Your GP can make sure you get appropriate help and support . 

    The National Autistic Society does not currently operate a crisis or emergency service. We advise you to contact 999 or any of the mental health crisis lines listed on our Urgent Help Page if you are at risk of immediate harm: https://www.autism.org.uk/what-we-do/help-and-support/urgent-help  

    If you are not at immediate risk of harm, we would encourage you to speak to your GP or another health professional about this if you haven’t done so already. If it’s outside your GP hours call 111 to reach the NHS 111 service. In England, Wales and Scotland there is now an option to speak with mental health professionals by selecting ‘option 2’ when calling NHS 111: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-use-111/  

    You may also find the following useful:  

    Help for anyone struggling to cope  

    • Mind Infoline: 0300 1233393 for information and signposting (9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday)   
    • SANEline: 0300 304 7000 for anyone experiencing a mental health problem or supporting someone else (4.30pm to 10.30pm, every day)  
    • Shout 85258: a free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone struggling to cope.  

    We hope this is helpful to you.  

    Kind regards 

    Rosie Mod  

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  • Dear Kvothe,  

    Thank you for posting and telling the community what you are going through. We are sorry to hear that you have been currently struggling over the last 6 weeks. It is good that you’ve let us know how you feel. Many people have similar thoughts when coping with so much and we hope you’re okay.     

     If you are unable to cope with the distress or despair, it’s very important to tell someone about your feelings or thoughts of suicide. Call your GP and make an urgent appointment. Your GP can make sure you get appropriate help and support . 

    The National Autistic Society does not currently operate a crisis or emergency service. We advise you to contact 999 or any of the mental health crisis lines listed on our Urgent Help Page if you are at risk of immediate harm: https://www.autism.org.uk/what-we-do/help-and-support/urgent-help  

    If you are not at immediate risk of harm, we would encourage you to speak to your GP or another health professional about this if you haven’t done so already. If it’s outside your GP hours call 111 to reach the NHS 111 service. In England, Wales and Scotland there is now an option to speak with mental health professionals by selecting ‘option 2’ when calling NHS 111: https://www.nhs.uk/nhs-services/urgent-and-emergency-care-services/when-to-use-111/  

    You may also find the following useful:  

    Help for anyone struggling to cope  

    • Mind Infoline: 0300 1233393 for information and signposting (9am to 6pm, Monday to Friday)   
    • SANEline: 0300 304 7000 for anyone experiencing a mental health problem or supporting someone else (4.30pm to 10.30pm, every day)  
    • Shout 85258: a free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging support service for anyone struggling to cope.  

    We hope this is helpful to you.  

    Kind regards 

    Rosie Mod  

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