On this page, you will find a list of current co-production and engagement opportunities that you can get involved with to help shape and develop services for Autistic people.
To be kept up-to-date with future co-production and engagement opportunities please click here to register your interest
Current co-production and engagement opportunities
Online
Carer Involvement Meetings
These meetings are an opportunity for Carers to come together with people and organisations working in the
local area to share feedback about services. They also offer the chance to connect with other Carers and gain valuable information about support and activities in the local area. They take place four times a year and are split into five geographical areas of Norfolk and Waveney to ensure that the information is local and relevant.
All meetings have a friendly atmosphere and take place on Zoom. You can join and leave at any time throughout the session. For the Zoom link please email info@carersvoice.org or click on the button above.
Dates
February/ March
6th February– West Norfolk
13th February– East and Waveney
20th February– South Norfolk
27th February– Norwich/ Central Norfolk
6th March– North Norfolk
May
1st May– West Norfolk
8th May– East and Waveney
15th May– South Norfolk
22nd May– Norwich/ Central Norfolk
29th May– North Norfolk
July/August-Dates to be confirmed
October/ November
30th October– West Norfolk
6th November– East and Waveney
13th November– South Norfolk
20th November– Norwich/ Central Norfolk
27th November- North Norfolk
You can Click Here to download the meetings dates.
In Person
Women’s experience of accessing healthcare
- Tuesday 21st January 11am – 12:30pm on Zoom (menopause guest speaker)
- Thursday January 30th 12pm – 3pm at the King’s Lynn Discovery Centre
- Thursday February 6th Zoom 2pm – 3:30pm
- Thursday February 13th 2pm – 3:30pm at the Charing Cross Centre Norwich (menopause guest speaker)
- Monday 3rd March 10:30pm to 12pm in person at the Charing Cross Centre (menopause guest speaker)
In Person
Free training for experts with lived experience
This course is for people with a learning disability or autistic people who would like to become an expert trainer for the Oliver McGowan Mandatory training. There is no cost to attend but the person must attend all three days.
Dates:
Experts with Lived Experience of a Learning Disability: January 14th, 15th & 16th.
Experts with Lived Experience of Autism: January 28th, 29th & 30th
Priority will be given to people not currently in work.
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For more information or to book a place please contact Tia at enquiries@expertvoicesacademy.co.uk or 07951473860.
Online
Autism Norfolk Forum
Autism Norfolk Forum is a place for autistic people of all ages and their families, along with anyone with an interest in autism, to engage with each other. It’s a place where you can share your experiences of autism in the knowledge that it will inform the current and future priorities of the Norfolk Autism Partnership Board. At each forum, you can get updates from members of the Board about its ongoing work.
The next Autism Forum Norfolk is on:
Date: Tuesday 21st January 2025
Time: 13:00-15:00
Location: Via Zoom (pre-registration required)
For more information click here
Online
New social care supported self-assessment form
Norfolk County Council would like feedback on a new social care supported self-assessment form. They are offering spaces for two autistic adults to the Norfolk Autism Partnership and will offer a £25 voucher following completion of the testing and feedback. There will also be people from other organisations in the sessions. The sessions will be on 27 January and 29 January.
The closing date to express an interest is 22 January, and places will be offered on a first come, first served basis.