| ANF | Autism Norfolk Forum | The Autism Norfolk Forum is a public meeting held by the Norfolk Autism Partnership to gain feedback and to feedback progress on the work of the Norfolk Autism Partnership. |
| ASD | Autism Spectrum Disorder | The Autism Norfolk Forum is a public meeting held by the Norfolk Autism Partnership to gain feedback and to feedback on progress on the work of the Norfolk Autism Partnership. |
| CQC | Care Quality Commission | The Care Quality Commission is an independent regulator that ensures the quality and safety of health and social care services in England |
| CCG | Clinical Commissioning Groups | Autism Spectrum Disorder is a life-long neurological difference that affects how someone communicates with the world around them |
| FOI | Freedom of Information | Clinical Commissioning Groups were statutory National Health Service bodies that planned and commissioned healthcare services for local areas. They were created in 2012 by the Health and Social Care Act and replaced primary care trusts in 2013. Clinical Commissioning Groups were dissolved in July 2022 and integrated care systems took on their duties. |
| GDPR | General Data Protection Regulations | The General Data Protection Regulation is a European Union law that governs how personal data of European Union individuals can be processed and transferred. The General Data Protection Regulations came into effect on May 25, 2018. |
| ICB | Integrated Care Board | An Integrated Care Board is a strategic decision-making body that brings together all organisations that provide care services to a local community. Integrated Care Boards are responsible for the National Health Service services, funding, commissioning, and workforce planning within their area. |
| ICS | Integrated Care System | An Integrated Care System (ICS) is a partnership of organisations working together to deliver health and social care services in a coordinated way, improving outcomes for local communities. |
| LDP | Learning Disability Partnership | The Learning Disability Partnership is a group of self-advocates (people with a Learning Disability), their Parents/Carers, Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise and statutory organisations who write and monitor the Norfolk Learning Disability Plan |
| LDPB | Learning Disability Partnership Board | The Learning Disability Partnership is a group of self-advocates (people with a Learning Disability), their Parents/Carers, Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises and statutory organisations who write and monitor the Norfolk Learning Disability Plan |
| NAP | Norfolk Autism Partnership | The Learning Disability Partnership is a group of self-advocates (people with a Learning Disability), their Parents/Carers, Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises and statutory organisations who write and monitor the Norfolk All Age Autism Strategy. |
| NAPB | Norfolk Autism Partnership Board | The strategic board of the Norfolk Autism Partnership it is responsible for monitoring the Norfolk All Age Autism Strategy. |
| NAS | National Autistic Society | The National Autistic Society is a UK charity dedicated to supporting autistic individuals and their families. It provides resources, advocacy, and services to promote understanding, inclusion, and better life opportunities for people with autism. |
| NCC | Norfolk County Council | Norfolk County Council is the local authority responsible for governing the county of Norfolk in England. It provides a range of public services, including education, social care, transport, highways, and waste management, to support the needs of residents and communities. |
| NCH&C | Norfolk Community Health and Care | Norfolk Community Health and Care is an NHS trust that provides community-based healthcare services across Norfolk and parts of Suffolk. It delivers a wide range of care, including rehabilitation, nursing, therapy, and specialist services, aiming to support people in their homes and local communities to improve their health and wellbeing |
| NHS | National Health Service | The National Health Service is a healthcare system in the United Kingdom that provides medical and nursing services to everyone, free of charge, based on need. It was established in 1948 and is funded through national taxation |
| N&NSFT | Norfolk and Suffolk Foundation Trust | Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust (NSFT) is a mental health trust providing specialist mental health and wellbeing services across Norfolk and Suffolk. It offers a range of support, including inpatient care, community-based services, and crisis intervention, for people of all ages experiencing mental health challenges. |
| SEND | Special Educational Need and Disabilities | Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) refer to learning difficulties, disabilities, or conditions that make it harder for children and young people to access education compared to their peers. |
| UEA | University of East Anglia | Special Educational Needs and Disabilities |
| VCSE | Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises | Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprise (VCSE) refers to a diverse sector of organisations that are driven by social, environmental, or community goals rather than profit. This includes charities, community groups, social enterprises, and voluntary organisations that provide support, services, or advocacy to improve lives and strengthen communities. |
| WAW | World Autism Week | World Autism Week is an annual event organised by autism-focused organisations, including the National Autistic Society, to raise awareness and promote understanding of autism. It typically includes fundraising activities, educational campaigns, and events to support autistic people and their families while encouraging inclusion and acceptance. |
| WG Lead | Working Group Lead | A Working Group Lead is a person responsible for overseeing the work of a working group and reporting back to the relevant party/board. |
