North Tyneside launched its Autism Strategy in 2021, as part of this strategy there is a five year plan of work. A small amount of funding has been secured to explore the possibilities of a Peer Support Network for Autistic people living in North Tyneside. The aim is to ensure that lived experience informs all…
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Twisting Ducks Theatre Company are inviting people with learning disabilities and/or autism to join their employability training. The programme involves job coaching, using drama approaches to explore employability skills, and supported work experience. The funding is restricted to people who are unemployed and not in full time education. To be eligible, people have to live in one of the areas within the red…
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The Government has announced £62 million funding which will be given to local councils for people with learning disabilities or autism who could be better supported in their community to have their discharges from hospital accelerated.
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Many people with learning disability and /or autism will become increasingly vulnerable during the current Covid-19 crisis. If you come across vulnerable people, then please refer them to the new telephone support service: Keeping People Connected : 0191 281 8737 The service is funded by the North Tyneside CCG and aims to help people by…
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