News - Norfolk Autism Partnership

Understanding and Supporting Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) in Norfolk, Suffolk, and Waveney

The Norfolk All Age Autism Partnership Board (NAPB) has released a comprehensive position statement on Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), emphasising the need for improved understanding and support for individuals with this profile. This collaborative effort includes insights from individuals with lived experiences, healthcare professionals, social care, and educational bodies. Defining PDA PDA is characterised by …

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Launching the Norfolk All Age Autism Strategy 2024-2029: A Commitment to Co-Production

We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Norfolk All Age Autism Strategy 2024-2029, a comprehensive plan designed to support autistic individuals and their families across Norfolk. This strategy is a result of a robust co-production process, ensuring that the voices of those it aims to support are at its heart. The Co-Production Journey …

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Research on support for autistic adults in Norfolk – Summary Report

The University of East Anglia, Norfolk County Council and the Norfolk Autism Partnership Board worked together on a short research project from October 2023 to March 2024. The project aimed to understand more about the needs, wellbeing and quality of life of autistic adults in Norfolk. It also look at how we can measure these …

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Government review supported by Autistica calls on employers to boost support for autistic people

A new government-backed review released today urges organisations to change workplaces to better support autistic people. The Buckland Review for Autism Employment, supported by Autistica, shares 19 recommendations for workplace culture change to help more autistic people start and stay in work. Right now, only 3 in 10 autistic adults are in work. Many more …

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Research on support for autistic adults in Norfolk: take part in a survey

The University of East Anglia, Norfolk County Council and the Norfolk Autism Partnership Board are working together to identify how to evaluate the new Norfolk Autism Adult Support Service. This is a new short-term support service for autistic adults. We would like autistic adults to help shape how we evaluate the service, by taking part in …

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Restrictions lifted on Disabled Bus Pass users in Norfolk

On 04 January 2024, Norfolk County Council declared the removal of time restrictions concerning Disabled bus passes, affirming that individuals possessing a disabled bus pass would enjoy unrestricted travel at all times and on any routes within Norfolk. Previously, a disabled pass could only be utilized after 9:30 am. These changes will come into effect …

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Have your say to refresh the Norfolk All Age Autism Strategy for 2024 – 2029

We want to hear more about what is important to autistic people and their parents and carers, to refresh the autism strategy. Join us for a one-to-one or group chat, at a library listed below. Or register to join an online group discussion via Zoom, using one of the links below. Library sessions (no need …

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STOMP STAMP Survey

The STOMP STAMP team at NHS England has created a survey to find out people’s views and experiences about psychotropic medication. Psychotropic medication is any medication that affects the mind, for example, medication used to treat psychosis, depression, anxiety, sleep problems, ADHD, and epilepsy. The survey is for children, young people, and adults who are …

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Seeking autistic people for an advisory group to evaluate a new service in Norfolk!

What do we want to do? Norfolk County Council Adult Social Services Department (ASSD) is setting up the Norfolk Autism Adult Support Service, a new short-term social care service for autistic adults. We want to use this opportunity to research the impact of this type of service on the wellbeing of autistic adults, to support …

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We want you to have your say to refresh the Norfolk All Age Autism Strategy for 2024-2029

We would like your feedback on our plans and to also see if we have missed anything that is important for Autistic People in Norfolk. Watch the looking back and forward summary animation or read the documents that you can find below in both full and Easy Read format. Then either complete the online questionnaire …