Helping daughter with multiple MH issues

[RiderGirl]

My DD is nearly 25, and struggling. She's got bipolar (type 2), EUPD and autism. She has got a full time job (in the NHS) but is constantly battling to hold herself together and I'm worried whether she's heading for a crash. In wondering what support (mainly financial) there could be for her if so - she doesn't get any benefits whatsoever, she's got a little rented flat that she pays for herself, but generally finds things overwhelming. I hate seeing her struggle so much and if the wheels do fall off I'm not sure how to help her.

She could try applying for PIP. If she needs to cut hours dramatically and then has a low income then she could try applying for ESA/Universl credit.

Does she live with you?

Says in the OP that she has a flat.

@RiderGirl I second applying for PIP.

sorry

does she live alone?

Yes she lives alone - little one bed flat that she's rented for 2.5 years

That is very impressive. Not many 22 year olds have achieved that at so young an age.

I have similar diagnosis and receive PIP - it helps pay for therapy and things like taxis to work when I really can’t cope with public transport.

The form is horrible as you have to acknowledge everything you can’t do but maybe you could fill it in with her?

While I agree that she's done well in this regard it was also out of necessity as it was very difficult for her to live with us - but she's also struggling as rent and bills mean there's not a lot left over for anything nice! But I know there are a lot of people in worse situations there and she's aware that she's lucky

I think I'll approach the PIP form with her and help her fill it out - perhaps if she is eligible for a bit of help there it will take the pressure off a bit. Just so so worried about her at the moment.