Information Stalls - Norfolk Autism Partnership

Information Stall Holders

Our Information Stalls are a key part of Now That’s What I Call Autism 2025, providing a space for organisations, charities, and service providers to connect with the autistic community, share valuable resources, and offer support.

Here, you’ll find details about the organisations attending, what support they offer, and how to get in touch with them. Whether you’re looking for advice, services, or new opportunities, our information stalls are here to help!

ASD Helping Hands

We will support all service users affected by an Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) regardless of age or what stage of life they are at. We aim to offer guidance, practical advice and support whether you are personally affected or you are a family member, carer, friend or professional. We will actively champion the rights of all people affected by ASD and aim to make a positive difference in their lives while delivering a service that is accessible, reliable and trustworthy.

Healthwatch Norfolk

Healthwatch Norfolk is the local health and social care champion for the County. We make sure NHS leaders and other decision makers hear your voice and use patient, carer and community feedback to improve care. We can also help people to find reliable and trustworthy information and advice.
Your feedback is used to better understand the challenges facing the NHS and other care providers and your experiences can help improve health and care for everyone.

The BUILD Charity

BUILD is a Norfolk based independent registered charity providing social, leisure and learning opportunities for anyone, with any disability, aged 18 or over, in Norfolk. We host around 300 community based activities in mainly the Norwich and Dereham areas, including meals out, gym sessions, ten pin bowling nights, gardening projects, countryside walks, days out short breaks and holidays, as well as a weekly social club. All our activities take place on weekday evenings and at weekends. Visit our website for further details and a copy of our latest programme.

Family Voice Norfolk

Family Voice Norfolk is the parent carer forum for families of babies, children and young people aged up to 25 who have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)

DRAGONs - Norfolk and Norwich SEND Association

The DRAGONs (Disability Real Action Group of Norfolk) are a group of young people with disabilities that are looking to make sure that SEND opportunities, in Norfolk, are accessible and that young people are enjoying their services.

Children and Families Services - Norfolk and Norwich SEND Association

NANSA provides support from infancy; often working alongside families prior to any formal diagnosis of their child’s condition. Nansa will collaborate with every family to ensure their child’s specific needs are met, promoting development and progression through an innovative and therapeutic programme of early intervention and support.

Autism Anglia

Autism Anglia is an independent charity that provides care and support to autistic children, adults, and their families in East Anglia. Our Vision is to create an accepting society where autistic people are understood, able to access opportunities and fulfil their potential.Through our specialist co-educational school, residential and supported living, assessment and diagnosis service and outreach programme, we’re helping to ensure autistic children, adults, and their families can thrive, every day.

New-U

We’re a registered charity who offer individualised work experience placements in our pre-loved clothes swap shop and honesty book library in Castle Quarter, Norwich. 80% of people (mostly 18-24 but no upper age restrictions) report a disability, many of them hidden disabilities. We’d like to be able to talk to people and families about our offer which helps to build skills, confidence and self belief in a supportive environment tailored to the individual’s needs.

Norfolk and Waveney Mind - REST Norwich

The REST Community Wellbeing Hubs are walk in support services based in the heart of our communities.
We provide daily drop in support, 6 weeks of 1-2-1, a group provision and an out of hours Evening Sanctuary provision to people who are experiencing mental health difficulties in a non-clinical environment.
REST is a partnership project that brings together mental health support and local services creating a welcoming space for everyone.

S&L Safe Cut Kits

S&L Safe cut kits is a not for profit company putting together safety and prevention kits specifically designed to support individuals who are affected by self harm

Buddies Day Service

Buddies Day Service is set within 8 acres of beautiful countryside. We offer the perfect space to enjoy fresh air, meet friends and make new ones. We have a bright and spacious activity centre, a catering kitchen, fully equipped woodwork department, gardens and polly tunnels, some small furry animals, chickens and ducks. Through a variety of activities our members can expand their skills or learn new ones in a friendly and relaxed environment.

Department for Work and Pensions - Disability Employment Advisors

If you have a health condition or a disability that affects your ability to work, you can get assistance and advice on returning to the workplace at your local Jobcentre Plus. For additional support, you may be referred to the Disability Employment Advisor for advice on health & disability. Whether you have just lost your job or have been out of work for a long time, the Disability Employment Advisor is trained to be able to help you to find work or to
gain new skills for a job. We can help with work preparation, recruitment, interview coaching and even confidence building.

The Norfolk Autism Partnership

The Norfolk Autism Partnership is a collaboration of autistic people, parents, carers, and voluntary and statutory organisations working together to create an autism-friendly Norfolk.

The All-Age Norfolk Autism Partnership was established in response to the Autism Act. It aims to improve services for children, young people, and adults who are, or may be, autistic.

We are responsible for creating and monitoring the Norfolk All-Age Autism Strategy, working in co-production to make Norfolk a better place for autistic people to live, work, and learn.

The Life Skills Mentoring Academy

Our core aims are to support individuals in enhancing their mental health, building confidence, self esteem and achieving personal growth. We focus on trauma-informed care, and various other approaches to empower individuals to improve their overall wellbeing. We have an experienced and qualified team to deliver the aspects of the service they offer.

How do we do this?
We use therapeutic coaching and wellbeing sessions, which combine a number of key principles from different therapeutic approaches, including tools and techniques from my own unique blend of experience and knowledge. Any trauma you might have suffered is accounted for including its impact on your behaviour, mental health, and ability to engage in treatment. Interventions will be tailored in the context of your trauma history, triggers, and specific needs. The combination of techniques allows us to explore problems holistically, on the level of both body and mind.

Lingwood Care Farm

we are a care farm delivering day services situated 1 mile off the A47, near Acle, on an established arable and livestock farm, we offer theraputic opportunities for people with disabilities to join us to develop new skills in a working farm environment, building confidence, self-esteem. Improving people skills, such as relationships, communication and respect. Development of basic work skills, such as timekeeping, numeric skills, ability to understand and accept tasks, organisation and focus.