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chattymossman
chattymossman Community member Posts: 18 Courageous
edited April 2019 in Disability rights and campaigning
Hi  having been diagnosed on the autistic spectrum and also having mobility issues with age related to my diplegia I wonder what are my local authorities supposed to provide because I get none and asking is not something I find easy. 
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  • poppy123456
    poppy123456 Community member Posts: 54,039 Disability Gamechanger
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    Hi,

    Unfortunately, they aren't supposed to provide you with anything. You can ask for a needs assessment from the social services and you can self refer for this.
    I would appreciate it if members wouldn't tag me please. I have all notifcations turned off and wouldn't want a member thinking i'm being rude by not replying.
    If i see a question that i know the answer to i will try my best to help.
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  • Roddy
    Roddy Community member Posts: 445 Pioneering
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    chattymossman said:
    Hi  having been diagnosed on the autistic spectrum and also having mobility issues with age related to my diplegia I wonder what are my local authorities supposed to provide because I get none and asking is not something I find easy. 

    Hi @chattymossman, There ARE a number of services that your local authority are obliged to support you with. These support services will depend upon your age and your own specific medical needs and requirements. However, I do agree with poppy123456 that you should contact Social Services for an assessment, and if are unable to do this by yourself then ask your Dr/GP to arrange this for you.
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  • Ami2301
    Ami2301 Community member Posts: 7,942 Disability Gamechanger
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    Hi @chattymossman sorry to hear this. Have you spoken to your local CAB?
    Disability Gamechanger - 2019
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  • Richard_Scope
    Richard_Scope Posts: 3,648 Scope online community team
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    Hi @chattymossman
    What kind of support do you need?

    I can try to help.
    Scope
    Specialist Information Officer and Cerebral Palsy Programme Lead

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