Sep 28, 2020
This weeks blog comes from Lyndsay Faulkner, registered manager at our Ravenshead Respite Service, who provides a reflection on a succsessful year at Ravenshead. In April 2019, Autism East Midlands...Sep 25, 2020
Joe, who access our Dukeries Day Service, was supported on a 3-1 ratio prior to the lockdown period. During Joe’s time at Dukeries, he struggled at times in the main building due to loud noises,...Sep 25, 2020
Our Sherwood Centre organised a Sports Day event for our service users! Our service users enjoyed some friendly competition including egg and spoon racing, archery, some football games and a bean...Sep 21, 2020
Our Poplars residents enjoyed a day out to Blackpool this weekend, consisting of walks on the beach, horse and carriage rides and a spot of sightseeing. Our photo gallery below captures a day full...Sep 17, 2020
Prior to the reopening of our Sutherland House School, we have adapted our environment and introduced new measures to ensure the safety of our students and staff in response to the pandemic. ...Sep 14, 2020
This weeks blog comes from Julian Fennell, Deputy Director of Adult Services, who perfectly outlines how Autism East Midlands enabled a safe return to day services following a lengthy break. Getting...Sep 10, 2020
Our guest blogger, Tom Hewitt, speaks openly about his Asperger’s and how his diagnosis changed his life for the better in this week’s inspirational blog. Asperger’s has – and continues to – affect...Sep 8, 2020
The Coronavirus pandemic has impacted the lives of thousands of autistic individuals and their families in devastating ways. We, along with other leading UK Autism Charities and Organisations, are...Sep 4, 2020
Jepta, Autism Support Worker at Dukeries, shares Jack’s story of life in service after lockdown. Jack has been attending Dukeries Autism Centre for some years now. Before lockdown, Jack spent the...Sep 4, 2020
Have a child under 11yrs with Autism? Live in Derby? Want to access local support and advice for the whole family? We have a consultation session, 5.00-8.00pm on October 7th at St James’ Centre,...Aug 28, 2020
Jane, who accesses one of our Residential Services, shows off her incredible talent as she takes a trip down memory lane to Sherwood Phoenix Pianos last week. Piano playing is Jane’s true passion...Aug 24, 2020
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Brian Dunne, previously trustee and Vice-President of Autism Concern. Brian was a founding member of Autism Concern (at the time...Aug 17, 2020
Ambitious About Autism has created an article on what to expect when returning to school and college, providing information which will help with the transition back to education following...Aug 10, 2020
This week we are celebrating the transition of our Whitegates Residential Service to our new and exciting locations in Retford, Nottinghamshire. Our Retford Residential Services stretch across two...Aug 5, 2020
Lamar Francois, photographer and long-term Autism East Midlands supporter, discusses how he has incorporated his special interests into a career path to develop a career in this weeks blog. ...Aug 4, 2020
Sadly, the Great north run has been cancelled in 2020, but we have some good news! The organisers of the Great North Run have gone virtual and are offering some challenges which participants...Jul 31, 2020
This week was the start of our Northamptonshire Holiday Clubs. There was lots of water play, planting seeds, decorating pots and stones, a few games of pool, and lots more! The garden has been set...Jul 29, 2020
Autism East Midlands has been distributing Autism Cards to our service users who may find it difficult to wear a face covering during the pandemic. Autistic individuals may experience challenges...Jul 27, 2020
Derby College student, Will, discusses his experience of lockdown and how he’s adapted to changes in his usual routine, while also achieving a college qualification. So… 2020. What a year it has...Jul 24, 2020
We are excited to announce that Autism East Midlands has been shortlisted for Best Change of Use of an Existing Building for our Ravenshead Respite Service in the East Midlands LABC Building...
