Nov 19, 2020
In this exceptional year, we have launched an appeal to encourage our supporters to donate and share a message of support across our community. Our Christmas appeal features two...Nov 18, 2020
Our talented students at Sutherland House School have created a beautiful poppy mural, showing their support for Remembrance Day this November. Our students thoroughly enjoyed exercising their...Nov 13, 2020
Congratulations to the team at Ellis-Fermor & Negus for completing their Relay Race in support of Autism East Midlands! Every day throughout October 2020, one of the EFN team members took part...Nov 13, 2020
Natalie Sullivan shares her family’s journey to an autism diagnosis for their daughter, Megan, in her heart-warming and beautifully written blog piece. We are immensely proud and honoured to share...Nov 6, 2020
We hope everyone had an exciting Bonfire Night! Our Poplars Residential Service enjoyed an evening of sparklers, hot chocolates, toffee apples and viewing their neighbourhood fireworks – which...Nov 5, 2020
We are here to support you and will continue to deliver our Family Support Hub services throughout the Coronavirus pandemic. It has undoubtedly been a difficult time for families over that last 8...Oct 30, 2020
Following the recent announcement of Nottinghamshire’s Tier 3 (Very High Alert) classification, we have updated our Coronavirus hub and created a High-Alert poster outlining newly imposed...Oct 30, 2020
Happy Halloween from Autism East Midlands! Our services have been getting in the spooky spirit this week – we’ve had some amazingly talented pumpkin carving as well as baking some...Oct 14, 2020
A huge congratulations to our 2020 Virtual London Marathon runners who ran their own 26.2 miles on the 4th October! Together they have so far raised over £8,000 for Autism East Midlands...Oct 14, 2020
This week the government announced a new three-tier system of restrictions to prevent the spread of Coronavirus. As of Wednesday 14th, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire have been place in tier two,...Oct 14, 2020
Looking to challenge yourself in 2021? Discover and conquer the Peak District National Park solo or with friends by taking part in the Peak District Ultra Challenge 3-4th July 2021. Run, jog...Sep 30, 2020
Paige Mitchell Paige lives in Boston, Lincolnshire and works in a school in Peterborough, “where a good majority of our students are on the Autistic Spectrum”. Paige shares a special connection to...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...
