Tim Nicholls, Policy Manager at the National Autistic Society Blog, 21 July 2017 What does the Care Quality Commission’s new report on mental health mean for autistic people?   The Care Quality Commission (CQC) published an important report yesterday looking…

Taking autism friendly holidays to the next level requires your input! Fill in the form and get a 10% discount to your next holidays with A million senses! One of you will win a free autism friendly group holiday program…

Simple steps to a more autism-friendly world – welcome to The National Autistic Society monthly e-newsletter Share This Post:

News – 6th July 2017 NAS analysis has found individuals are also waiting almost 25 percent longer to get a diagnosis appointment than two years ago. A diagnosis should trigger a social care assessment but the new figures suggest this…

Minutes of the Twenty Second Post-Diagnostic Support Group 5th July 2017 Today’s group was attended by 37 people. Items discussed were: The meeting started with Calvin apologising for the absence of Linda from the group and also why Carly and…

News – 30th June 2017 Mental Health Today – GPs call for more talking therapies The Royal College of General Practitioners has blamed limited access to talking therapies for a surge in antidepressant use. The NHS prescribed a record number…

The National Autistic Society & Network Autism “Autism Insight” – 29 June 2017 Share This Post:

  Dear All   For the first time ever I will not be at the Post-Diagnostic Support Group. This will be because I am on holiday. Calvin bought me the holiday as a surprise and had asked Carly previously which…

We are currently in discussions with the Project Lead of this Research Project regarding identifying Autism in deaf children and are trying to help the with their recruitment process. If you would like to participate please email Helen Phillips. Based…

British Gas has teamed up with the National Autistic Society to understand the experiences of customers on the autism spectrum. This will help British Gas understand how they might better support customers. In the past two years, British Gas has…

A father has spoken of his relief after his autistic teenage son finally took a drink from his new beaker. Fourteen-year-old Ben Carter had been drinking from the same blue, two handled beaker Tommee Tippee beaker since he was a…

We have some parents who are liaising with the National Autistic Society regarding their experience of attending face to face assessments for DWP disability benefit Employment Support Allowance.     They would like to give a voice for other people…

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As many of you may be aware, Dr. Linda Buchan has provided Consultation to numerous NICE Guidelines.   Linda is a Stakeholder and has been involved specifically with the scope and guidance on the “Transition from children’s to adults’ services…