Funding

[Bet121]

Our son is Autistic and unable to work . He has just been assessed for capability to work and has been placed in LCW . This means that he can not claim any further U. Credit .

He is planning to move to independent living and this decision will have an impact on his ability to support himself .

How is independent living funded ?

How is he supposed to support himself whilst not at work ?

Any help would be welcome .

Thank you

[Jofisher]

Hi unfortunately I don’t have the answers but try the mencap helpline the carers association and adult social services. All of these should be able to advise. I use an advocate but I do have to pay her but she’s been worth her weight in gold if you would like her details let me know she’s totally independent and she’s worked as a social worker for ma y years and knows all the laws and what your entitled to so she can help fight your corner.

[Bluewhalefish in reply to Jofisher]

Could you please kindly share your advocate details with me as well.

[Jofisher in reply to Bluewhalefish]

Of course her names Vanessa Evens [e-mail] mobile [phone]

[Bluewhalefish in reply to Jofisher]

Thank you so much, really appreciate it.

[Annabellelily Community friend]

Hi there, I don’t have any direct knowledge on this, so beyond the advice from other comments, I would recommend reaching out to Mencap’s Learning Disability Helpline at 0808 808 1111 or email [e-mail] as they will be able to give you some guidance on the paths you can go down. Wishing you and your son the best of luck

[Greenturtle1]

Hi , you could ask DWP to reconsider the decision as your son is unable to work and should be considered for LCWRA.If this is unsuccessful you can appeal the decision within a certain amount of time . Hope it all goes well for you and your son.