The Centre of Applied Autism Research at The University of Bath is running University Transition Autism School (UTAS). UTAS is a series of two events (in-person or online) for autistic students (self-diagnosed and diagnosed) starting university in autumn 2023. UTAS aims to provide support to autistic students as they begin university and throughout the first …
A message from Autism Bedfordshire As a reminder we will be continuing our theme of looking at the National Autism Strategy, focussing this time on transitions to adult services. Meeting details: We will have other professionals joining us to talk about: The meeting is held online via MS Teams and you will need to register …
Skills for Care are currently looking for experts by experience to join their Expert Advisor Group. The Skills for Care advisory group makes sure that people have the right skills to work in social care in the United Kingdom. This can include support workers, home workers, and social workers. The Experts advisory group is made …
Date & Venue:Microsoft Teams (Online Meeting) Key Highlights: Next Steps: Next Meeting: 18 July 2023, Microsoft Teams. To read the full minutes click here
In September 2021, Spectrum 10K paused their study after feedback from autistic people and their parents and carers about the use of data collection, and consent and the use of data collected in future studies. The study was going to look at “the genetic and environmental factors that contribute to autism and related physical and …
Date & Venue:Microsoft Teams (Online Meeting) Key Highlights: Next Steps: Next Meeting: 16 May 2023, Microsoft Teams. To read the full minutes click here
Norfolk County Council is working with autistic people aged 16 plus to plan what type of support a new adult autism social care service could offer. The service aims to support autistic adults by providing short-term practical support to live as independently as possible. The questionnaire is aimed at autistic people aged 16 and over, …
Claiming disability related expenses can reduce the amount you need to pay towards the cost of your care. If you or the person you care for: then you may be able to claim Disability Related Expenses. To find out more visit www.norfolk.gov.uk/dre This new site was co-produced with the Making it Real Board and other …
In 2019 the Norfolk and Waveney Health and Care Partnership made its plans for Adult Mental Health and Children and Young People’s Mental Health. Since then, we’ve all lived through the Covid pandemic which has led to a significant increase in needs for mental health support. There are now proposals to bring the NHS closer …
Norfolk County Council wants to work with autistic people, their parents and carers to design an adult autism social care service.
Closes: March 2023
