Family Members/Carers

Hear from National Assistance Card holders, family members, organisations and service providers about what the Card means for them and how it can be used.

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"I truly believe the National Assistance Card is a wonderful thing. I cannot praise It enough."

"For my son it enables him the security of knowing he does not have to try to explain his condition to a complete stranger, when one of the most difficult things for him to do is to talk about himself.  When he is in a heightened state, he cannot speak; he shuts down. This is very concerning in a situation where he might need medical attention, or police are questioning him, etc. The card is so important – it allows him to communicate with other people the information they need to better understand him and contact someone if needed."

"As his mother, I truly want him out in the world living life; this card helps him do that. It helps me knowing that he is carrying it at all times."

Family member of cardholder

"The meaning of this Card for my mother is the ability to have freedom. As carers, we are able to find that sense of not being so anxious when they leave the house. [The Card] gives us the ability to not stress and wonder and call every five minutes because we have that confidence.”

Georgia
Family member of cardholder

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