The Government has announced the Get Britain Working White Paper to reform employment, health and skills support which it promises will tackle economic inactivity and support people into good work.

We are delighted to share our range of 2024 Christmas cards, which have been designed by autistic artists who attend our specialist art studio, Artrack. The money raised by our Christmas cards will go ...

Our charity’s Sybil Elgar School has been rated ‘Outstanding’ in its latest Ofsted report, achieving the highest grade in all six areas of inspection in October.

Membership is open to everyone. We have many members who are on the autism spectrum, as well as parents and carers. Our members' magazine, Your Autism, has a range of articles to interest all kinds of ...

Autism is a spectrum condition and affects people in different ways. Like all people, autistic people have their own strengths and weaknesses. Below is a list of difficulties autistic people may share ...

Mandatory training on learning disability and autism, with the expertise of autistic people, people with a learning disability and subject matter experts. The training is delivered by the National ...

We are proud to announce that volunteers at our charity’s North Northumberland branch have received The King’s Award for Voluntary Service; celebrating the outstanding work they do in their local ...

As of September 2024, 204,876 people were waiting for an autism assessment in England, new NHS data has revealed. That’s more than the population of Reading. This is a 25% increase in the number of ...

It is a safe space for autistic people including those still waiting for a diagnosis. You can bring a family member, friend or support worker. If you want to access via TEAMS online, email ...

Furness NAS can deliver free training via Powerpoint suitable for charities, community groups etc. This is best delivered to small groups. The only cost is our travel expenses. We have already ...

The best way to create a society that works for autistic people, is to join one. Welcome to the Furness Branch of the National Autistic Society. We provide support through our regular Adult ...

Lunch and learn sessions can provide your staff with an introduction to autism in a short accessible way. Delivered by one of our experienced autism training consultants, they include a combination of ...