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.

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

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Seaside-at-home experience at Mundy Street

Our Mundy Street day service worked together to bring the joy of being at the seaside to those we support.

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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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It's a Beechwood Birthday!

Residents celebrate birthdays in 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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16 October 2026

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Searching for your next opportunity? Help us maintain a positive environment for our pupils and staff. ⭐

You will be instrumental in the school by maintaining high levels of cleanliness to meet our health and safety standards. 🪣🧹

💰 £13.53 per hour
🕛 15 hours per week
📍 Sutherland House School, Braithwell

Apply Now! ➡️ https://bit.ly/4jhN0Fj

16 October 2026

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It's World Food Day, so why not give ACE Popcorn a try? 🍿

From sticky caramel to sugary sweet, all flavours are hand-made in-house at our production space in Worksop by our talented staff with lived experience of being autistic.

Our team are ready and raring to ensure that your next movie night is one to remember. 📽️

Email us at acepopcorn@aem.org.uk or order online at www.acepopcorn.org.uk

15 October 2026

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Hiring! ⭐ We're looking for Autism Support Workers to join our fantastic team in Bolsover.

This is a role where two days will never be the same, where you'll be supporting autistic people to develop independent living skills, manage anxieties and live life to the fullest.

We love our work; and we want people who will love it too. Who want a world that values and supports autistic people. Could that be you?

Apply now! https://bit.ly/4ifUuHQ