NAS AVON BRANCH

(Support Group for Parents & Carers of Syndrome) Adults with Autism/Asperger Syndrome)

Changes to Adult Social Security Benefits

An Information Evening led by

Date: Time:

Monday 25th February 2013

Jane Owen-Pam
The National Autistic Society Welfare Rights Co-ordinator
(A member of the Information, Advice and Casework Team)

7.30 p.m. 9.30 p.m. (Refreshments from 6.30 p.m.)

Participants are welcome to stay later to chat or for further discussions

This Information Evening will cover Employment & Support Allowance (ESA), including the ATOS assessments appeals and the transfer of claimants off the previous Incapacity Benefits. We will also discuss the abolition of Disability Living Allowance for people aged 16-65, and the new benefit that replaces it. If you wish to attend, please book a place by contacting: BAWA is an accessible venue with ample free parking, on bus routes, close to M4/M5 and Bristol Parkway railway station

Venue:

Concorde Room, BAWA, 589 Southmead Road, Filton, Bristol, BS34 7RG

Who can attend?

As the topic will be benefits for adults only and how they particularly affect people with an ASC, this information event is only suitable for adults with an ASC and parents/carers of those aged 15 years and over. (ESA is for those aged 16+ and the DLA changes will only affect those aged 16+).

Diana Elliott
Branch Officer, NAS Avon Branch email: avon@nas.org.uk mob: 07825 227026 or, if you prefer, please complete the booking form below Please advise any access requirements. A Quiet Room will be available for use during the evening.

Free Event organised by the NAS Avon

Branch but open to people from all areas, including Wales, as the benefits are the same in England & Wales.

Booking Form Changes to Adult Social Security Benefits

Monday 25th February 2013

Name: .. Address: .. .. Postcode . Email: .. Phone: .

Please indicate: Parent/Carer Yes No

Age of son/daughter/person cared for: .. Adult with ASC Yes No

Access requirement .. .. Please complete and post to:

Diana Elliott c/o The National Autistic Society Church House Church Road Filton Bristol BS34 7BD