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Five things we learned about anxiety in autistic people with a learning disability in our expert webinar

06 August 2026

We recently hosted an expert webinar about anxiety in autistic people with a learning disability. Dr Jane Waite and Dr Jessica Mingins from Aston University sha...

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Autistic people face serious health inequalities and unmet mental health needs: The latest LeDeR report

31 July 2026

Please be aware that this blog discusses deaths by suicide, so please read with care. If you are feeling distressed and need to speak to someone, call Samaritan...

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Making social prescribing accessible for autistic people: best practice guidelines

21 July 2026

We partnered on a knowledge exchange project to develop best practice guidelines for social prescribing for autistic adults. The guide makes practical recommend...

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The Government announces a new mental health care strategy

15 May 2026

Today, the Government has announced a new mental health strategy in England. The new strategy is due in autumn and will focus on preventative care, so fewer peo...

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A New Path Ahead: Joint charity report calls for major change to support and diagnosis in the UK

29 April 2026

Leading autism charities, led by the Autism Alliance, have jointly released a report today calling for the government to focus on system change that works for a...

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Construction company leader calls the NDEIĀ® a powerful tool for change

22 April 2026

Daniel Rickman works at Structura, an architectural glazing company that participated in the 2025 NDEIĀ®, achieving a gold award. Here, he discusses neurodiversi...

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