Autism East Midlands (formerly NORSACA)
Main information
Service categories: Schools and education providers, Social care and residential services, Support groups, social programs and branches
Service URL: http://www.autismeastmidlands.org.uk
Autism East Midlands (formerly Nottinghamshire Regional Society for Adults and Children with Autism) was founded in 1968 by a group of parents in Nottingham who were seeking a better education and future for their children.
The charity now supports autistic children, adults and their families in Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Northamptonshire, Lincolnshire and Leicestershire.
The service includes:
- Day services that provides care, activities and socialising for autistic adults
- Dedicated employment service to assist autistic service users in finding work
- Family support hubs taking place monthly across several counties
- Monthly social meet-ups for autistic adults
- Online Parent Workshops
- Residential accommodation and supported living
- Training in autism awareness for employers and organisations
Autism East Midlands also runs Sutherland House School, first opened in 1970, the school provides a highly specialist education provision for autistic children and young people between 3 and 19 years and is based in Nottingham. Referrals are considered on a rolling basis.
Eligibility
Age: For people of any age
Aimed at: Adolescent , Adult , Adult sibling, Businesses, Child , Child/adolescent sibling, Children under the age of 12 years, children with complex needs and their parents or carers, Parent or carer of under 18, Parent/carer of a child, Parent/carer of a young person, Parent/carer of an adult, Parents or carers, families, adults, Partner, Students, Young person
Referral Sources: Education, Social Care, Yourself
Covers: East Midlands, Yorkshire and The Humber
Registrations & Approaches
Specialisms: Autism, Autism and Neurodivergent , Challenging behaviour, Exclusively autism specific, Staff and volunteers get autism awareness training
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Fairview
Fairview is a large residential house comprising of four, one-bedroomed apartments and one two-bedroom apartments, providing 24 hour personal and social care to adults who have an autistic spectrum condition. Fairview has an enclosed private garden, including a summer hose.
Fairview
Find out moreHill Top (Supported Living)
Our supported living service in Bolsover, Derbyshire enables autistic people to live in their own homes. Hill Top consists of 2 houses with 4 bedrooms where everyone has their own bedroom but share a kitchen/lounge, bathroom and garden. Staff at Hill Top support our service users to gain individual living skills.
Hill Top (Supported Living)
Find out moreIedale
Iedale is a house split into 6 individuals flats, servicing 6 individuals who have a primary diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum Condition. Iedle aims to meet the needs, whether social, emotional, physical or spiritual of the individuals. Iedale offer a wide range of social activities, individuals' hobbies and leisure interests are fully supported.
Iedale
Find out moreLynton House
Lynton House is a large residential house comprising of three, one-bedroomed bedroomed apartments, providing 24 hour personal and social care to adults who have an autistic spectrum condition. Apartments are spacious and light and neutrally decorated to reduce sensory stimulation. The house is based within a desirable area of Nottingham city, close to public amenities and has a small enclosed garden to the front and side of the house.
Lynton House
Find out moreSouth Lodge
South Lodge has 6 individual flats and services 6 individuals, all of whom will have a primary diagnosis of an Autism Spectrum Condition. The house has extensive enclosed grounds off the main road. South Lodge aims to meet the needs, whether social, emotional or spiritual of the individuals. South Lodge offers a wide range of social activities, individuals' hobbies and leisure interests are also supported fully.
South Lodge
Find out moreThe Poplars
The Poplars is a 6 bed bungalow providing 24hr personal and social care to adults. It is situated in a peaceful and very desirable residential area of Whitwell, Derbyshire. It aims to meet the needs of the individual whether social or physical and Person Centred Support Plans focus on both ASC and individual specific needs in a manner suitable to or on a level of personal attainment. The Poplars offers a wide range of social activities at home and in the community and all of the planned activities are tailored to individual likes and interests.
The Poplars
Find out moreWhitegates Respite
Whitegates offers specialist support to people, whilst also provide their families and carers with a change to take a break from their caring role for a few days or a few weeks. The house has six self-contained apartments each have their own lounge area, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. Whilst staying there, individuals have access to a shared outdoor gym and to the spacious gardens that surround the house. Activities include arts and crafts, cooking and gardening but also extends out to activities in the community.
Whitegates Respite
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