NAP Board Minutes – 13 October 2021

Date & Venue:
13th October 2021, Microsoft Teams (Online Meeting)

Key Highlights:

Leadership & Membership Updates:
- Adrian Grant acted as co-chair in place of Trevor Key.
Working Group Updates:
- Workforce Development:
  - 36% of NCC staff completed autism eLearning, with 64% of Adult Social Services staff and 47% of Children’s Services staff trained.
  - New training programs planned for 2022, including Oliver McGowan training.
  - Plans to extend training to primary care providers.
- Diagnosis:
  - Exploring ways to increase autistic representation and reduce professional-dominated discussions.
- Engagement:
  - Autism Norfolk Forum relaunched as a hybrid event.
  - Website ranked highly in Google searches.
  - Next forum to focus on mental health services.
- Employment:
  - New working group formed; early discussions underway.
- Education:
  - Board exploring formation of a dedicated Education Working Group.
Governance & Safeguarding Updates:
- Terms of Reference & Application Form approved.
- Norfolk Safeguarding Adults Board (NSAB) presentation on Safeguarding Adult Reviews (SARs), including former Cawston Park Hospital residents.
- Plan to raise awareness through the next Autism Norfolk Forum.
Other Key Announcements:
- Board thanked Sue Bridges and Rosemary Boutet for their contributions.
- Next meeting to focus on the National Autism Strategy and Board membership review.

Next Steps:

Next Meeting: 12 January 2022, Microsoft Teams

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