Welcome to Autism East Midlands
Supporting young people, adults and their families since 1968.
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.
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Local Timber Company donates new bench to Old Fire Station
Worksop-based timber company GG broadhead Timber LTD recently crafted and donated a new bench to our Old Fire Station day...
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Poplars residents celebrate solar eclipse
Poplars residents celebrate solar eclipse
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Hamilton visits National Sea Life Centre
Our Hamilton day service attendees recently visited the National Sea Life Centre in Birmingham.
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Caroline's first holiday abroad
One of the service users we support, decided to go to Benidorm for their first holiday abroad
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A Week at Whitegates
Three service users have shown progress this week at our Whitegates respite service.
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Hazel's first horse ride
Hazel, who stays at our Nottingham-based residential service, had her first horse ride!
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Poplar resident awarded for gardening efforts
Joanne lives at one of our residential settings, and over the past several months has been investing time and energy...
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11 August 2026
"Honestly the best most in depth training I have done."
"This was the most comprehensive training I have ever experienced."
Congratulations to our latest cohort who finished their induction training today! ⭐
We're excited to see them take the next step in their AEM journey.
Each of our inductees will be joining amazing staff teams across Beechwood, Hamilton, Whitegates, Poplars, Mundy Street and Sutherland House School.
We wish them great success as they move into their roles in service. 💖
7 August 2026
Attendees at our Old Fire Station day service in Worksop recently took a trip out to Mablethorpe!
Supported by staff, they enjoyed arcades, ghost train rides and some time in the sun. ☀️
7 August 2026
Do you know an autistic individual struggling to find sustainable work? 💖
This could due to anxieties around CV writing, interview nerves, searching for that right job or finding a supportive workplace.
We have dedicated employment coaches here to help autistic individuals navigate the barriers that are affecting them in finding work.
We can also support you through training, volunteering and building confidence.
Contact our team by:
📞 Calling us on 01909 506 678
💌 Emailing us at employment@aem.org.uk
🌐 Alternatively, make an enquiry at www.autismeastmidlands.org.uk/employment