16 Oct The care system is broken
The care system is broken, this had led to hundreds of hospital admissions for autistic people that could have been avoided. Over 60% of people...
Author: Alliance
16 Oct Thank you for supporting the Know Your Rights campaign
Thank you for your support on the Know Your Rights campaign, which was launched in Westminster on the 4th April 2019. The launch involved a...
27 Sep Spectrum Art Award winner Charlotte Amelia Poe, has her first book published
The winner of the Spectrum Art Award 2018, Charlotte Amelia Poe, has her first book “How to be Autistic” published by Myriad Editions....
24 Jun Strong leadership required for care home crisis
The latest Panorama programme highlights, once again, that the health and social care system is failing people on the autism spectrum. This in the same...
02 May The 2nd Spectrum Art Award – submissions close July 1st 2019
Closing date for submissions on 1st July 2019. Rather than an overall ‘winner’, the award will recognise the achievements of 5 selected finalists equally. ...
02 Apr Know your rights – World autism awareness month
Every autistic adult in the UK has the right to: Have a care needs assessment that is autism specific which is undertaken by an assessor...
13 Feb NHS Long Term Plan and next steps
During our members meeting in February 2019 NHS England Learning Disability Programme team presented their Next Steps information....
14 Jan ‘Know your rights’ campaign survey
Are you autistic or have a friend or family member who is ? Have you requested a needs assessment? If so we want to hear...
09 Jan The Kent Autistic Trust – Best Practice Representative
Kent Autistic Trust works across the county, specifically assisting people on the autistic spectrum, including individuals who are the hardest to reach. Eschewing an institutionalised...
12 Dec NEAS says ‘game over’ to jigsaw puzzle pieces!
A North-east charity is saying ‘game over’ to jigsaw puzzle pieces! As part of its drive to make the region more accepting and aware of...