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Originally Posted by Flyboy
But then the NAS don't use such emotive language, when giving people the information they need.
Is there really no independent study, or analytical data, to explain how the change in the benefit system is going to affect those suffering from mental health issues?
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Hi Flyboy,
Hope you dont mind me singling your post out, but like you I am interested in all this from the autism angle too.My brother is 42 yrs old,severe autism with numerous other physical/mental health problems.He is one of the
lucky ones wherein his situation means he will be exempt from any new rules and regulations.However, others are not fairing as well and the pressue that some families are being placed under is simply wrong. We have elderly family carers who are struggling to ensure their loved ones are treat right and fighting so their sons/daughters receive the correct benefits.
I need go out just now so this is only a quick link..
NAS stories
Paula was recently diagnosed with Asperger syndrome. Her diagnosis helped her to understand why she was having difficulty finding a job, and why she couldn’t work in noisy or busy environments. She had to fight to receive Employment and Support Allowance, taking her claim all the way to a tribunal, because the doctor who carried out her medical assessment disregarded the information from her psychiatrist about her Asperger syndrome.
Watch here There are other stories too.
Its a nightmare out there and as much as it is right that those who can work should be made to work, by same token we have to protect the ones who cant protect themselves.