What support is available to adults with SN?

[hellokittymania]

Hi,

I don't know if anyone can advise, but I hope so.

I moved back to the UK in September so have to pass residency test before I can get any support. It is very difficult!

I don't cope living on my own. I have no reliable family. I rent a room privately now. I qualify for assisted living (dont know what you call it. living in flat where you get help with cooking and things) but can't apply without benefits. Right now I can't apply and am still a bit confused.

I have a qualification now but don't feel confident at doing the job yet. I am being tutored and really working on it. I want to work and with some support, I can. I hope. :)

How do I apply for the mobility pass? DLA? Etc? I have to wait for 6 months before I can apply.
How do I get council housing and is there a possibility of getting extra help ( cooking cleaning ironing etc) Was told that once DLA starts I can get something. I have lived alone before and really had a hard time.

If I get support, I'm ok. But I find things really difficult on my own.

People either think I can't do anything or I can do everything.

Plus, please dont use abbreviations. Other than DLA they are confusing.

[AgentProvocateur]

The criteria for adults with disabilities to get support is very high. Some areas will only give support to people whose needs are "critical" - ie, who would die without it. People who are bed bound and need changed and fed, or people with learning disabilities who would be putting themselves in dangerous situations without support.

To be brutally honest, and without knowing your situation, from what you have posted here, you are unlikely to qualify for support. You could buy help privately.

[hellokittymania]

Oh no..... :(

Do you know what sensory needs team does? I was told to contact them but every time I try to contact places it goes back to benefits.

[magso]

As far as I know you do not have to be getting benefits to see the sensory team, but you probably do need to be a resident. Do you have a doctor (GP) yet? That may be the place to start.