GroceryAid & National Autistic Society Support

GroceryAid has partnered with the National Autistic Society, the UK’s leading charity for autistic people and their families.

If you are autistic, supporting an autistic child, or exploring whether autism might explain your experiences or those of someone you care for, support is available.

Advice & Guidance

You can browse a wide range of topics on the National Autistic Society website here.

Autism topics you can read about:

• What autism is
• Diagnosis
• Behaviour
• Education and transitions
• Employment
• Mental health and wellbeing
• Money and benefits
• Identity
• Relationships and socialising
• Physical health
• Social care
• Support, strategies and interventions
• Going out, leisure and travel
• Criminal justice and police

Through this partnership, families receiving a financial grant may also access personalised, trusted and practical guidance to help them understand their options and find the right support at the right time.

• Eligibility criteria

  You may qualify for a Financial Grant if:

  • You currently work in the grocery industry, have at least six months’ service, and meet the financial criteria
  • You live in the same household as the person you care for and can provide proof of Carer’s Allowance, Carer’s Credit, or a benefit such as SSP, ESA, PIP or DLA
  • Or you are struggling to balance caring with work and have recently experienced a drop or fluctuation in income due to unpaid leave

Emotional Support

GroceryAid’s 24/7 Helpline offers:

• A confidential conversation and immediate emotional support at any time
• Access to structured counselling, in person or by phone (subject to assessment)
• Counselling for children and young people, delivered through Relate (subject to assessment)

Call us on 08088 021 122 or message us on WhatsApp on +44 7418 360780.