Working Groups
The Norfolk Autism Partnership Board Working Groups oversee the implementation of the plans set out by the Partnership Board. These groups are inclusive and involve autistic people, parents and carers and experts by experience. Every member of the group has a defined role, with responsibility and ownership to explore all solutions to problems.
Current Working Groups
Items discussed at meeting held 08/05/2025
Updates from ongoing working group activities will be added to the Board’s action log.
Plans for the future direction of the group will be presented to the NAPB on 27 May 2025.
New data on adult autism diagnostic waiting times will be shared, including the number of completed assessments.
ABL Health introduced Be U Norfolk – Adult Autism Assessment Service, launching on 1 June 2025.
Members are encouraged to contribute to the House of Lords autism call for evidence, open until Monday, 2 June 2025.
A recent BBC Radio 4 All in the Mind episode exploring delays in adult ADHD diagnosis was recommended for listening.
An upcoming event, The Science of Autism and Women: Unseen and Unheard, will take place on Monday, 12 May, from 7:00 to 9:30 pm at The Maddermarket Theatre (tickets: £14–£33).
Robin Ince will speak at St John the Baptist Church on 14 May from 7:30 to 9:30 pm (tickets: £7).
The group reviewed feedback from the November Norfolk Autism Partnership Board meeting, recommending a RAG rating format for the Year One Plan progress document, with colours indicating different levels of progress, though alternatives like a rainbow spectrum were also discussed.
A timetable for updates and meetings was shared.
It was agreed that the group would update the Board in January on Year One achievements and planning for Year Two.
They will revise communication processes, including timely updates and reminders, and revisit the BRAG system at the next meeting.
Updated 15/01/2025