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Why do I have to adult?
Dancer
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1. I won`t be able to get free prescriptions anymore
2. I need to apply for PIP
3. To apply for PIP, I need a national insurance number which I had to apply for
4. I had to do 2 phone calls (and be kept on hold for 15 minutes with one of the calls) and redo the application
5. I need to find a job
6. As of September, I won`t be able to get a discount for the train which means I won`t be able to afford to go to my hospital appointments
2. I need to apply for PIP
3. To apply for PIP, I need a national insurance number which I had to apply for
4. I had to do 2 phone calls (and be kept on hold for 15 minutes with one of the calls) and redo the application
5. I need to find a job
6. As of September, I won`t be able to get a discount for the train which means I won`t be able to afford to go to my hospital appointments
"There's a part of me I can't get back. A little girl grew up too fast. All it took was once. I'll never be the same." ~ Demi Lovato
"The way that I have found the light in my life is through the expressive arts because I know that I will be accepted for the way I am." ~ Me
"I'm going to get strong again and see you soon. " ~ Anonymous
"The way that I have found the light in my life is through the expressive arts because I know that I will be accepted for the way I am." ~ Me
"I'm going to get strong again and see you soon. " ~ Anonymous
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I'd also like to stress that the community is always here and happy to help you navigate any challenges that early adulthood might bring you! You are never doing it alone
It’s tough going and I had (have) lots of the same worries, but it does get easier with time. At 18 you’re thrown into the adult world at the deep end with lots of new experiences and responsibilities but it does get more manageable as you get older.
RE the prescriptions, if you get certain benefits you might be able to get them for free too (that applies to dental care as well) so double check that.
I totally know the feeling of trying to adult because becoming an adult is one of the most scariest things, the fact that we have to adult can be frightening. However as time goes along things become more clearer and easier. However, things can be tough too on the adult journey (I have my up's and downs too especially after turning 18 and claiming for PIP).
Also if you do need any further advice or guidance on PIP or how to fill out the form, feel free to pm me or let me know as I can happily explain how it works and how to fill out the sections. One tip that my local hub for neurodiverse adults gave to me was to fill out the form as if it is your worst or bad day because then the person reviewing the form can understand how things affect you day to day. I know sometimes and even in the most rarest cases they ask for a in person assessment where you go to a centre and they ask you questions basically. I had an in person assessment and sometimes they aren't always ideal.
I hope this helps
Hugs,
Amy22