Adult social care in England

Social care is in urgent need of reform and 2012 is a very important year.

Throughout the year we will be trying to make sure that people with autism are not forgotten in these debates.

In this section

Progress towards implementing the Adult Autism Act 2009
To monitor progress towards implementing the Adult Autism Act 2009, the NAS launched a survey asking local authorities what they are doing to implement the adult autism strategy for England and the statutory guidance for local authorities and health bodies in England on the strategy.
Autism Act 2009 and Adult Autism Strategy in England
The Autism Act will guarantee the introduction of the first-ever adult autism strategy, which will set out how local services should be improved to meet the needs of adults with autism.
Reform of adult social care in England
We make sure that people with autism are not forgotten in debates about the future of social care for adults.
Diagnosis in adult social care in England
As a result of our lobbying around diagnosis, the Department of Health has asked NICE to develop guidelines on 'managing autism in adults'.
Training in adult social care in England
Training is crucial to make sure that the professionals working with people with autism have the knowledge and expertise to understand and meet people’s needs. Yet many professionals do not have the necessary training.
I Exist campaign in England
Launched in February 2008, our I Exist campaign was focused on the lack of support and services available to adults with autism.

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