Social care
Autism
Autism is a lifelong condition that affects how a person communicates with, and relates to, other people. Some people with autism are able to live relatively independent lives, but others may have accompanying learning disabilities and need a lifetime of specialist support.
Webchat on autism
On Wednesday 7 March at 2pm David Behan, Director General for Social care, Local Government and Care Partnerships will host a webchat with Mark Lever, Chief Executive of the National Autistic Society on issues … Read more → – Webchat on autism
Published: 27 February, 2012
Estimating the prevalence of autism spectrum conditions in adults
Adults with a more severe learning disability also have a greater likelihood of having autism according to a report published on 31st January 2012 by the NHS Information Centre. The report … Read more → – Estimating the prevalence of autism spectrum conditions in adults
Published: 7 February, 2012
Webchat on personalisation
What are the priorities for a truly personalised approach to care? Talk to David Behan in a live webchat on Thursday at 2pm. Register to receive a reminder before the … Read more → – Webchat on personalisation
Published: 6 January, 2012
Children and Young People’s Mental Health – recent developments
This letter issued jointly by Prof Dame Sally Davies (Chief Medical Officer); Dame Christine Beasley (Chief Nursing Officer); Dr Keith Ridge (Chief Pharmaceutical Officer) and Prof Sir Bruce Keogh (NHS … Read more → – Children and Young People’s Mental Health – recent developments
Published: 22 December, 2011
Adult Autism Strategy: next steps in the national self assessment framework exercise
The first ever strategy for adults with autism in England, Fulfilling and Rewarding Lives, was published in March 2010. The strategy sets out a long-term vision and ambition to improve … Read more → – Adult Autism Strategy: next steps in the national self assessment framework exercise
Published: 21 December, 2011
Autism training resources
The Department has funded a series of on-line training resources and booklets to increase awareness, and understanding of autism across all public services. Working with the Royal College of Nursing, … Read more → – Autism training resources
Published: 9 December, 2011
Fulfilling and rewarding lives: the strategy for adults with autism in England
The first autism strategy for England marked a fundamental change in public services helping adults with autism to live independent lives and find work. Autism is a lifelong developmental disability … Read more → – Fulfilling and rewarding lives: the strategy for adults with autism in England
Published: 7 August, 2011
