If you work in the banking industry and have a child with autism (19 years or under) you could get the following benefits from the programme.

Life membership of The National Autistic Society (NAS)
Life membership provides ongoing advice and information from the NAS both nationally and locally. Our membership package is designed to offer assistance where it is most needed, as well as keeping members up-to-date with the latest information and developments. Benefits include the quarterly magazine, Communication, e-newsletter and 10% off NAS publications.

An individualised package of services and support
If your application is accepted, we will work with you to assess your family's needs and provide a package of support that makes a real difference to your lives. The NAS services available to you include:

  • Publications
    The NAS produces a range of publications on autism which can help your family to learn more about autism, including practical advice and information. Some families who receive support under our programme may be eligible to receive £100 of free publications, including DVDs and books.
  • NAS Autism Helpline 
    The NAS Autism Helpline is the only national telephone helpline that gives advice and support about all aspects of autism. It can be a lifeline for families affected by autism, offering emotional and practical support. The Helpline is open from Monday to Friday, 10am-4pm. Please call the Helpline if you would like to get help with or discuss any aspect of living with autism, and remember to tell the adviser that you are calling as part of the partnership between the NAS and the BWC.
  • Education Rights Service
    If your child is not receiving the appropriate educational support, our Education Rights Service may be able to help. The service provides advice and advocacy on special educational needs provision and entitlements for children with autism.
  • Welfare Rights Service
    Our Autism Helpline operates a Welfare Rights Service, providing advice and support on all aspects of social security benefit entitlement. This includes advice on entitlements, help with completing claim forms and what to do if you think a decision is wrong.
  • Parent to Parent Service
    Living with autism can often be an isolating experience. Our Parent to Parent Service is a free, confidential telephone support service for parents who have a child living with autism. All the parent volunteers have experienced the impact of autism in their own family and are sympathetic to callers' experiences.
  • Community Care Service
    The NAS Community Care Service offers advice and information about community care issues, including finding out what help you can get from your local social services department; how to access the help and how to make a complaint to social services if you are not happy with their decisions or the services offered.
  • help! programme
    The NAS help! programme provides parents and carers of children, young people or adults with a recent diagnosis of autism with information and advice, to develop their knowledge and understanding of autism and local support services.