Response To The Carers Strategy By The National Autistic Society, UK
Whilst The National Autistic Society (NAS) welcomes increased funding for vital support services, such as shortbreak schemes, much more needs to be done to tackle the financial hardship faced by thousands of carers.Autism is a serious and lifelong condition and caring for someone with the disability is often a full time job. Carer’s Allowance is currently woefully inadequate at £50.55 for a 35 hour week - that’s £1.
