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New NHS report on early deaths in autistic people and people with learning disabilities

02 September 2025

Researchers at King's College London have released the latest Learning from Lives and Deaths (LeDeR) report today. This annual report explores data involving the early deaths of people in the UK who...

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A tribute to Steve from our CEO

02 September 2025

Our chief executive, Dr James Cusack, shares a tribute to our founder, Dame Stephanie 'Steve' Shirley, who recently passed away, aged 91.

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A tribute to our founder Dame Stephanie Shirley

11 August 2025

It is with a heavy heart that we announce our founder Dame Stephanie Shirley CH has died, aged 91.

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The 10-year plan for the NHS: what does it mean for autistic people?

03 July 2025

Today, the Government released its 10-year plan for the NHS. Here's what the plan may mean for autistic people, who experience significant health inequalities.

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Investing in autistic people’s futures

24 June 2025

On average, autistic people die several years earlier than non-autistic people. Alex Riches first heard this shocking statistic when sitting on the charity selection committee for a leading bank.

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Companies can register now to take part in the 2025 Neurodiversity Employers Index

23 June 2025

The Neurodiversity Employers Index (NDEI®) is the first gold-standard, evidence-based workplace neuroinclusion index. It was launched in 2024 to help organisations attract and retain neurodivergent...

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