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16th April 2022

Five-year NHS autism research strategy for England

A five-year NHS autism research strategy, to facilitate the use of the best current evidence when making decisions about autism services provided by or paid for by the NHS in England. Introduction Autism is not a rare condition (about 1–2% of England’s population is autistic). Autism should not bar anyone from a happy, healthy and long life; yet relative to their non-autistic peers, autistic people frequently experience the following: • More mental ill-health. • Greater likelihood of poor physical health…

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21st January 2022

Suffolk Family Carers: parent carer survey

A message from Suffolk Family Carers: “In the coming months we will establish peer support groups and workshops for parents and carers of children and young people with neurodevelopmental difficulties.” “To ensure we meet the needs of parents and carers we would be grateful if you could help us understand the formats that work best for you.” “The information you provide is collected anonymously and we have no way to link your responses back to you.” Neurodevelopmental difficulty is an overarching term to describe…

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10th January 2022

Inside The Autistic Mind

Inside The Autistic Mind: a new BBC series with Chris Packham BBC Studios is making a new series with Chris Packham about the lived experience of autism for BBC Two. If you’re autistic and would like to take part, please tell a little bit about yourself. You can fill in the form by clicking this link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/send/u98539434 If you have accessibility issues that prevent you from completing the form, please get in touch via autismseries@bbc.co.uk and we can make alternative arrangements.

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14th November 2021

National strategy for autistic children, young people and adults: 2021 to 2026

The government’s national strategy for improving the lives of autistic people and their families and carers in England, and implementation plan for 2021 to 2022.

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28th October 2021

Suffolk Autism Social Club

About the Club This is a social club for adults on the autism spectrum run by Leading Lives. Come and meet like-minded people in an informal setting. You are welcome to bring along a friend or family member. There will be a monthly programme of activities/speakers. Please go online at www.leadinglives.org.uk or call 01473 602931 for more details. This club is in partnership with Your Wellbeing in Mind and Norfolk and Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust. Details When: First Friday of each month. Time: 6:00pm…

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22nd July 2021

The national strategy for autistic children, young people and adults: 2021 to 2026

The government’s national strategy for improving the lives of autistic people and their families and carers in England, and implementation plan for 2021 to 2022. Details The strategy builds on and replaces the preceding adult autism strategy, Think Autism, which was published in April 2014. It extends the scope of the strategy to children and young people for the first time. The focus of this new strategy and implementation plan have been informed by the government’s call for evidence on the review…

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20th July 2021

Autism friendly screenings

A survey from Dimensions. “We want to hear about people’s film experiences, especially with sensory friendly screenings. Please help by completing and sharing our survey and prize draw.” “As Covid-19 restrictions ease and autism friendly screenings start again, we would like to understand your feelings about returning and what you would like to see. Please complete this survey honestly, you can complete it for yourself and/or on behalf of someone you care for or support. Please also share it with…

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