Welfare Benefits

Autistic people are often entitled to Welfare benefits from the Department of Work and Pensions. This may include, Personal Independent Payment (PIP), Disabled Living Allowance (under 16), Attendance Allowance (Over 65), Employment Support Allowance and Universal Credit. Carers may also be entitled to some benefits such as Carer’s Allowance.

General Benefits advice

Benefits for autistic adults

Advice and Support in Greater Manchester.

Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit for working age people who have a disability or long-term health problem and have difficulty or need help with daily living activities and/or getting about.​

Watch our Introduction to Personal Independence (PIP) presentation video here:
You can download the script and useful links for this video presentation by clicking on the script PDF link here.

Download a template letter requesting a Personal Independence Payment (PIP).