https://nhsdorset.nhs.uk/neurodiversity/ “This website contains information to support neurodivergent people in Dorset, with a particular focus on autism and ADHD. Every neurodivergent person is unique. Some may need support to help them fulfil their potential or cope with certain challenges, others may not. Support is available in lots of different ways if you need it, […]
Healthwatch Wiltshire published this report in October (sorry for delay)! https://www.healthwatchwiltshire.co.uk/report/2023-10-23/mental-health-and-autism-falling-between-gaps “This report highlights the findings from two surveys, one for autistic people and one for their carers, which gathered their experiences of accessing mental health services in Wiltshire over the last three years” It makes very interesting reading.
NHS England South West is offering free online self-management courses to support people living in Dorset and the South West who have an autistic child, who are living with long Covid or waiting for hip or knee surgery. The Hope Programme courses are based on positive psychology, mindfulness, and cognitive behavioural therapy. They are between
Highlighted by Healthwatch Dorset Dorset based national charity, Autism Unlimited, has launched a new campaign, ‘Autism, the same but different’. They’re asking everyone, whether neurotypical or neurodivergent, to share tips on how to manage everyday situations better. Join the forum and share your views If you are an adult with autism, you can join the Autism
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Healthwatch Wiltshire have published their report for 2021-2022 and set their priorities for 2022-2023 one of which is Mental Health. https://www.healthwatchwiltshire.co.uk/report/2022-06-30/championing-what-matters-you-annual-report-2021-22 Priorities for 2022/23 are: Primary Care – continuing the previous year’s work. Mental health– with a focus on learning disabilities and autism. Children and young people– sexual health. Hospital discharge– exploring the links between discharge
A bit outside our area but worth featuring I think. https://nocscharity.com/ “NOCS provides support, development opportunities and fun for people with high levels of social anxiety and difficulties with social interaction, particularly due to autism spectrum disorder (ASD), such as Asperger’s, or mental health challenges.” “Through our games clubs, drop-in centre and volunteering opportunities,
In Learning Disability Today – https://www.learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/ocd-and-autism-where-does-one-begin-and-the-other-end “There’s an estimated 17% of autistic people diagnosed with OCD (as opposed to the 1.6% of the general population). The connection is clear, but the distinction clouded – how can we treat one without undermining the other?”
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LEARNING DISABILITY TODAY WEBINAR I attended a previous webinar from Learning Disability Today which was absolutely excellent. This was entitled: “Improving communication, improving lives: how professionals should talk to the people they support.” and was in February. I recommend looking up the authors who spoke at this webinar: https://learn.pavpub.com/ldt-improving-communication-improving-lives/ Here is the link for the latest
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https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/how-undiagnosed-adhd-adults-interacts-mental-health-/ MENTAL HEALTH TODAY REPORT “The more we learn about neurodiversity, such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and ADHD the clearer it becomes that neurodiverse people are more common than we first thought. Unfortunately, knowledge of the increasing number of people who have ADHD or ASD does not mean the world is any easier to
See Full Report in Learning Disability Today https://www.learningdisabilitytoday.co.uk/government-launches-consultation-on-new-mental-capacity-act The government has launched a consultation to update the Mental Capacity Act Code of Practice to better support those with learning disabilities and autism who may require others to make decisions in their best interests. The aim of the consultation is to ensure freedoms and human rights of people lacking
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