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Report finds autistic people are being failed of basic human rights

01 November 2019

A Government report from the Joint Committee on Human Rights shows major failings in the human rights of autistic people and those with learning disabilities in mental health hospitals.

New report on diagnosing multiple conditions

28 October 2019

Embracing Complexity, a group of 38 neurodevelopmental charities led by Autistica, has released a new report on diagnosis. The report showcases four local services which aim to assess and diagnose...

Communication, Mental Health, Physical Health, Epilepsy

Autism Strategy recommendations

20 February 2019

We’ve worked with autistic people, researchers and health professionals to develop a set of recommendations for policy makers who are reviewing the English Autism Strategy. What is the Autism...

Communication, Mental Health, Physical Health, Epilepsy

NHS Plan commits to “happier, healthier, longer lives”

07 January 2019

Today NHS England published its Long Term Plan - stating how £20 billion will be spent on improving NHS services over the next 5-10 years. For the first time, NHS England has made improving...

Our Director of Science makes the Power List!

18 October 2018

Dr James Cusack who leads our science team has been awarded a place in the Shaw Trust Power 100 - a list of Britain's most influential disabled people. The list aims to inspire future generations.

Physical Health

Exploring GP health checks

09 October 2018

We want GPs to join us for a workshop to understand how we can introduce annual health checks for autistic people into general practice.

Mental Health

Working together to prevent suicide

10 September 2018

Today, for World Suicide Prevention Day, we wanted to tell you about the work we have been doing with autistic people, families, services, researchers and policy-makers to better prevent suicide in...

Mental Health, Physical Health

NHS England prioritises autistic people’s needs

10 August 2018

NHS England has today announced that improving health and care for autistic people and people with a learning disability will be one of its top priorities throughout the next 10 years. This is one of...

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