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The National Autistic Society campaigns toolkit


 

Scan: cover of print version of toolkit

Welcome to Campaigning with The National Autistic Society, a practical toolkit containing information on how to build a successful campaign, working with the media and how to contact and lobby your local and national decision makers. The complete toolkit can be downloaded in a print-based version in 'Related resources' at the bottom of this page, or chapter by chapter below.

Good luck with your campaigning and please let us know how you get on! Email campaign@nas.org.uk or write to Campaigns, The National Autistic Society, 393 City Road, London, EC1V 1NG.

Ymgyrchu - the campaigns toolkit in Welsh

The campaigns toolkit is also available in Welsh. To download a copy, please follow the link to Ymgyrchu in 'Related Resources' at the bottom of this page.



In this section:


 

Introduction to campaigning
Campaigning can bring about changes on almost anything. National policies and laws are interpreted and delivered locally so your contribution is vital to achieve positive changes.

Building a successful campaign
The National Autistic Society's campaign building blocks will help you to build an effective and successful campaign.

Campaigning methods
The various methods employed to carry out a campaign

Working with the media
Getting your local media involved in your campaign is a great way to raise awareness of your concerns and put pressure on influential parties to take action.

Lobbying your Member of Parliament (MP)
How to find your MP, contact them, establish what they can do for you, find out how to meet them.

Lobbying the Scottish Parliament and your MSP
How to find your MSP, contact them, establish what they can do for you, find out how to meet them.

Lobbying the National Assembly for Wales and your Assembly Members
How to find your Assembly Member, contact them, establish what they can do for you, find out how to meet them.

Lobbying health agencies in the UK
Methods for contacting health agencies around the UK

Further information
Contacts at the NAS, useful resources, Freedom of Information details, sample press release, credits

Related resources


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