Welcome to Autism East Midlands

Supporting young people, adults and their families since 1968.

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We provide a wide range of care, support and educational services to meet the needs of autistic individuals of all ages, and their families and carers.

Need a short family break, or a trip somewhere different?

Our holiday lettings are set in the tranquil surroundings of Ashbourne and offer comfortable care-free packages that suit families, groups and those with a wandering spirit.

Articles and guides

Want to know more about autism and our support? Read our latest news stories.

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Sherwood Centre marks VE Day

Our Sherwood Centre at Mansfield Woodhouse recently marked VE Day, hosting a tea party for all its service users.

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Whitegates gives warm hot tub welcome to service users

Our Whitegates respite service recently acquired a hot tub for users to enjoy.

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Sherwood crew perform dance show for Special Persons Day

Our Sherwood Centre recently invited families to visit the centre for a special performance from the Sherwood Crew!

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London & Manchester Marathon 2025: Good luck to all our runners!

Best of luck to the seven runners who are running the London Marathon this weekend for Autism East Midlands.

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Dukeries enjoy archeology session with Heritage in Mind

Dukeries recently enjoyed an archeology session run by Heritage in Mind.

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Sherwood Centre awarded £5000 in funds for new greenhouse

Our Sherwood Centre day services have recently been awarded £5000 for a brand new greenhouse for service users to enjoy.

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Trustee and mum to run London Marathon for AEM

Ross and his mum will be running the London Marathon in support of Autism East Midlands.

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Newark Family Hub receives £500 in local lottery fund

Autism East Midlands recently received £500 from Newark and Sherwood District Council to support our local family hub.

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SHS student kickstarts fashion career at Theatre Royal

One of our students, who is interested in fashion, was invited for work experience at the Theatre Royal in Nottingham.

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6 June 2025

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Whitegates Summer Party ☀️

Yesterday we brought the people we support together from across the East Midlands for a summer party at Whitegates!

Wonderful to see so many of our service users there, many of them in summer-themed outfits 🌻

Thanks to all the staff who organised and to Painter Matt for cooking burgers for over 150 people!

6 June 2025

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Looking for a part-time role in a small yet mighty HR team that wants to make a difference?

We're looking for a HR administrator to work 3 days a week from our HQ in Creswell.

Salary: £24,799 FTE, £12.89 p/h

Apply: https://bit.ly/4jIz5Vp

5 June 2025

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🌟 Fancy a getaway this weekend in our 3-bed caravan at Ashbourne? 🌟

Use voucher code lastminutejune10 to get 10% off if you book between 5 June and 10 June.

Make a booking: https://bit.ly/4mKJkLo