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.
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.
Whitegates described as "amazing lifeline" for family
Hear a family's story of how our respite service has made a difference to one of the people we support.
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Why I am running the City of Lincoln 10K - Julian's Story
Julian shares why he is doing the City of Lincoln 10K for one of his beautiful boys.
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Old Fire Station receives donation from local ASDA
Staff and service users from our Old Fire Station service recently visited their local Asda to pick up donated selection...
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Students from SHS were invited to participate in a Table Cricket Tournament
Students from SHS were invited to participate in a Table Cricket Tournament.
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Students represented SHS in a festive running event
Students represented Sutherland House School in a festive running event.
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Behind the scenes at Ace: How our delicious popcorn is made
Behind the scenes as the Marketing Team sees how delicious Ace Popcorn is made!
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New date confirmed for Recruitment Day at Braithwell
We're delighted to have a new date for our recruitment day at Braithwell.
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Sherwood staff member nominated at Proud to Care awards
Support Worker Kirsty was recently nominated at the Notts Proud to Care awards.
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Social feed
4 February 2026
Our Marketing and Ace Popcorn teams joined forces last week to shoot a new video all about our new social enterprise and how it's creating jobs for autistic people. 🍿
We can't wait to see the video, but we're loving the behind-the-scenes shots! 📸
4 February 2026
Anyone who knows Rachel knows she is a ray of sunshine at our Old Fire Station day service ☀️
Rachel has so much excitement and zest for life, and our staff support her in using that energy to develop new skills and crafts 🎨
This past week, she has:
🛍️ Been shopping
🍪 Baked some cookies
🎀 Made a lovely door wreath for the managers office
Well done Rachel ❤️
4 February 2026
We at Autism East Midlands have recently published our brand-new strategy which shares our plans over the next five years.
We're looking for a new Trustee to join our board and help us shape that future moving forward, ensuring that we are delivering the very best in service planning and execution.
Don't have a lengthy CV? No problem. We want collaborative, passionate individuals with an interest in our vision and what we do.
All we ask is that you:
⭐ Have availability for four quarterly in-person board meetings and four team meetings throughout the year
⭐ Have a genuine interest in autism – whether through professional experience, personal connection, or community involvement
⭐ Work effectively and collaboratively with others from a diverse range of backgrounds
Experience in adult services or the care sector is a bonus, but we welcome applicants of a diverse range of backgrounds and professions.
Apply: https://bit.ly/49X0zF1
