Frequently asked questions...
Who do I contact to find out if my child's JADES Autism assessment has been accepted and where they are on the waiting list?
PACT Team cannot answer this question for you as we dont have access to this information.
Please contact the JADES administrator
Contact number: 0300 247 0122 opt 3 opt 2
Email: vcl.essexwest-jades@nhs.net
DLA - who can help with completing the forms (Disability living allowance)
There are different organisations that can help you - we cannot support with DLA applications
- Essex - Families in Focus - run workshops, have a helpline and information on applying for DLA - link to their webpage on DLA and Pip
- Nationally - CONTACT - have useful information, a helpline and workshops - link to their DLA page
PIP - Who can support / help with applying for Personal Independence Payment
There are different organisations that can help you - PACT cannot support with PIP applications
DAWN - Disability Advice and Welfare Network - independant - information and support - Autistic specific
National Autistic Society PIP website information page
Citizens Advice - PIP information and Advisor contact
If you / your young person is under 25 year you can also try :
- Essex - Families in Focus - run workshops, have a helpline and information on applying for DLA - link to their webpage on DLA and Pip
- Nationally - CONTACT - have useful information, a helpline and workshops - link to their DLA page