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We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Norfolk All Age Autism Strategy 2024-2029, a comprehensive plan designed to support autistic individuals and their families across Norfolk. This strategy is a result of a robust co-production process, ensuring that the voices of those it aims to support are at its heart. The Co-Production Journey …
The University of East Anglia, Norfolk County Council and the Norfolk Autism Partnership Board worked together on a short research project from October 2023 to March 2024. The project aimed to understand more about the needs, wellbeing and quality of life of autistic adults in Norfolk. It also look at how we can measure these …
A new government-backed review released today urges organisations to change workplaces to better support autistic people. The Buckland Review for Autism Employment, supported by Autistica, shares 19 recommendations for workplace culture change to help more autistic people start and stay in work. Right now, only 3 in 10 autistic adults are in work. Many more …
On 04 January 2024, Norfolk County Council declared the removal of time restrictions concerning Disabled bus passes, affirming that individuals possessing a disabled bus pass would enjoy unrestricted travel at all times and on any routes within Norfolk. Previously, a disabled pass could only be utilized after 9:30 am. These changes will come into effect …
We want to hear more about what is important to autistic people and their parents and carers, to refresh the autism strategy. Join us for a one-to-one or group chat, at a library listed below. Or register to join an online group discussion via Zoom, using one of the links below. Library sessions (no need …
Thank you to everyone who took part in naming the new Short term support service This service will be called ‘ Norfolk Autism Adult Support Service’ We hope to share more details about this new Autism specific service soon.
Overview Adult social care covers a wide range of activities to enable people to live independently, stay well and safe. Promoting Independence is the term used by Norfolk County Council to describe their vision for social care. Norfolk County Council want to support people to be independent, well, and able to deal with life’s challenges …
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 …
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 …
