Disabled student benefit

Help if you’re a student with a learning difficulty, health problem or disability (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)

Employment and Support Allowance

Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) benefit (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)

Health and UC

Health conditions, disability and Universal Credit (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)

Personal Independence Payment

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) benefits (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)

Benefits for Carers

Benefits and financial support if you’re caring for someone (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)

Benefits for families

Check benefits and financial support you can get (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)

Help if you have a disabled child

Help if you have a disabled child (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)

Disabled Facilities Grants

Disabled Facilities Grants (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)

Disability Living Allowance

Disability Living Allowance (DLA) benefit for children (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)

Benefits and money

Information about benefits that may be available for autistic people and their families and advice on managing money. (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)

Benefits calculators

You can use an independent, free and anonymous benefits calculator to check what you could be entitled to. (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)

Benefits calculator – better off

Benefits Calculator to find out what benefits you are entitled to claim. (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)

Benefits calculator – entitledto

Benefits Calculator to find out what benefits you are entitled to claim. (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)

Benefits calculator – turn2us

Benefits Calculator to find out what benefits you are entitled to claim. (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)

Attendance Allowance

Attendance Allowance (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)

Benefits for disabled

Benefits and financial support if you’re disabled or have a health condition (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)

What is autism – Healthier Together

Having autism means that the person has a different way of understanding other people and the world around them. (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)

What is autism – NHS Guide

An introduction to what autism is and how it affects people (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)

Signs of autism in adults

Autism in Adults (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)

Broaching the subject

Do you have a family member or a close friend who you think may be autistic? (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)

Easy read information and videos about autism

Information about autism in an easy read format or video if you have a learning disability (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)

In-depth advice and guidance about autism

Topics include what is autism, diagnosis, communication, mental health, education, and more. (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)

What is autism – Ambitious About Autism

Autism affects the way a person communicates and how they experience the world around them. It is considered a spectrum condition. (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)

What is autism – Mencap

What is autism, the signs to look for, how it is diagnosed, and how to find help and support (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)

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