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Government publishes five-year strategy to improve lives of autistic people

Compliance Legislation by Sarah Clarke on July 22, 2021

Backed by nearly £75 million in the first year, the strategy aims to tackle the inequalities and barriers autistic people face.

Disability charities to receive £2.4 million in COVID support

Business Finance Funding by Sarah Clarke on April 27, 2021

The fund will be used to support autistic people, disabled people and those with a learning disability who are struggling with the effects of the pandemic.

Autism charity launches research fund to ‘revolutionise’ social care for autistic adults

Funding Research by Sarah Clarke on April 13, 2021

The research, supported by the new Social Care Action Fund, aims to identify ways to ensure autistic people are at the heart of decisions about their care.

Disability charities to benefit from £2.4m government fund

Funding by Sarah Clarke on April 1, 2021

Thirteen charities who help autistic and disabled people who are struggling with the effects of the pandemic will benefit from the funding.

Learning disability mortality review to include all people with autism for the first time

Compliance Legislation by Sarah Clarke on March 31, 2021

From June 2021, the programme will be extended to include all people who are autistic, not just those with a learning disability.

People with learning disabilities and autism more likely to accept lower quality care, CQC finds

Compliance Regulation Reports Research by Sarah Clarke on March 8, 2021

People with a learning disability or autism are more reluctant to give negative feedback on their care in case it increases pressure on staff.

CQC updates guidance on autistic and learning disabilities services

Compliance Regulation by Sarah Clarke on October 12, 2020

The guidance outlines key factors that CQC expects providers to consider if they offer care for autistic people and/or people with a learning disability.