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Autism Central for Parents and Carers

Are you a family member or carer of an autistic child or adult? Are you looking for support, but not sure where to start?   Autism Central offers a wealth of resources for parents, carers and personal assistants of autistic people in England –…

Benefits Calculator

Get an estimate of what benefits (eg Income Support or Jobseeker’s Allowance) and tax credits you could get, and find out about claiming specific benefits. You can also find out how your benefits would be affected by a change in circumstances (eg if…

BeyondAutism

BeyondAutism is a non-profit organisation, driving change in the world of autism education to ensure autistic children and young adults access an education which empowers a life full of choice, independence and opportunity. We do this by creating positive educational experiences, training for the professional…

BlindAid

BlindAid has over 180 years of experience of delivering emotional and practical support to blind and visually impaired people aged 18 and over living in the 12 inner London Boroughs and the City of London. Their core service is our  Community Sight Support service; They…

The Care Act 2014

From April 2015 the Care Act 2014 became law.  The Care Act  modernises English adult (over 18 year olds) social care law. Key areas of change from April 2015 include: General responsibilities on local authorities including promoting people’s wellbeing, focusing on prevention and providing…

Care4me

Care4me is an online directory of community groups run by Lifetimes Charity.  It has information about services in and around Wandsworth. These range from: Advice and Advocacy Benefits and Money Care and Support Caring for Someone Community and Getting Involved to Travel and getting about.…

Career Pathways from Scope

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Career Pathways is an independent careers advice service in London for people aged 16 to 25. Scope's career advisers will work with you to set you on the path to succeed. Career Pathways is for young disabled people who are: disabled or have an impairment…

Carer's Assessment in Wandsworth

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Most carers have a legal right to an assessment of their own needs. A carer's assessment is a chance to discuss with social services what help you need with caring. Social Services in Wandsworth has a general duty to assess certain carers when…

Carers Allowance

This is a benefit for parents and carers who look after a disabled child or adult for at least 35 hours a week.  The disabled person must get Disability Living Allowance (DLA) at the middle or higher rate for personal…

Carers Trust

Carers Trust is a major new charity for, with and about carers. Carers Trust works to improve support, services and recognition for anyone living with the challenges of caring, unpaid, for a family member or friend who is ill, frail, disabled or has mental health or addiction…