NHS Chair for Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICB Praises AEM for 'the difference they make every day'
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August 15, 2025
We were delighted to welcome Dr Kathy McLean, NHS Chair for Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICB, to our Fairview and Hamilton services.
Speaking after the visit, Dr McLean said:
“It was a real privilege to visit Autism East Midlands and see first-hand the incredible work being done to support autistic people in our communities. The dedication, warmth and professionalism of the staff was truly inspiring. It was a privilege to witness, first hand, the way that staff interacted with service users, the bond and trust between them and the knowledge of individual behaviours and boundaries."
“I want to thank Jane and the entire team for the warm welcome and for the difference they make every day.”
Dr Kathy McLean, NHS Chair for Nottingham and Nottinghamshire ICB
Thank you to Dr McLean for recognising the impact of our work and the importance of strong partnerships in delivering inclusive care.
Thank you to Jane Howson, alongside service managers Alex Devanney and Imran Basheer, who showcased the work of their dedicated teams.
We had a few kind comments about the NHS Chair visit on social media, which are below:
‘My son goes to Hamilton and as done since it first opened he loves it and is really happy with the service and the new manager Imran is fantastic and so easy to talk to’
Susan Halford
‘I know Imran He Use to Look After Me Years Ago at Norsaca Youth Club and He was Very Good.’
Isaac Turner Farrell
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