There will be a general election before Jan 2025, so we’re asking all political parties to make commitments to support autistic ppl in several key areas.

However, they also need to hear directly from you. Find out how you can help #ChangeTheConversation bit.ly/3ve2CmF

The treatment of Eddie, and so many others, simply needs to stop. Autistic people and people with learning disabilities are being failed. As Ian Birrell rightly says, we are a ‘country lacking care’. Ending this human rights scandal must be an urgent priority for the Government.

Within a year we'll have a new Government. It's vital that the next Government hears directly from autistic campaigners like you.
We need to #ChangeTheConversation about autism, can you help?
Download the election toolkit now! ➡️bit.ly/3ve2CmF

Within a year we'll have a new Government. It's vital that the next Government hears directly from autistic campaigners like you.
We need to #ChangeTheConversation about autism, can you help?
Download the election toolkit now! ➡️bit.ly/3ve2CmF

Sign this petition from VoiceAbility calling for urgent improvement to community mental health services and reduction in the numbers of autistic people and people with learning disabilities in mental health hospitals.

“Becoming yourself, getting yourself back again, doesn’t start until you’re out.'

2,000+ people with a learning disability and autistic people are being detained in mental health hospitals. The average stay is 5 years.

This is leading to trauma and loss of life.

It’s vital that the next government listens to autistic people. In the lead up to the general election, we want to help you share your experiences in the most impactful way possible.

Govt pledged to halve the no. of autistic ppl & ppl with a learning disability held in mental health hospitals by March 24. This target has not been met.

Sign the petition asking Govt to commit to a new plan to end this scandal. Mencap The Challenging Behaviour Foundation
secure.mencap.org.uk/WasteOfLives?u…

Govt's response to the Joint Committee’s recommendations on the #MentalHealthBill is long overdue and doesn’t go far enough to address key concerns, such as ensuring high-quality, accessible community services for autistic people and people with learning disabilities. (1/3)

A general election is coming. We don’t know when, but one will be called this year. Our #ChangeTheConversation toolkit will help you to share your stories with politicians, so they know exactly what changes the next govt needs to make for autistic people. (1/2)

We're hiring! Do you have experience in policy and working with Govt to change lives? Want to influence Govt on key issues that are important for autistic people as part of a passionate and effective team? Apply here: isw.changeworknow.co.uk/national_autis…

Today’s #Budget24 failed to address the major issues affecting autistic people. We welcome plans to extend the household support fund, fully fund the NHS productivity plan and 15 new special free schools, but there was nothing to tackle the issues that autistic people face. 1/3

Parents are blamed by the government for absent children when in fact we are fighting to get our children to school. If anyone wants to know why we fight so hard - watch this #WeCanLearn S.E.N.D Reform England Disabled Children's Partnership Bridget Phillipson Helen Hayes 💙🌹

“Autistic students might be missing school because of unmet needs and a lack of support. Without the right adjustments and understanding, school can be completely intolerable for autistic people.”

➡️ Read more from our young campaigner, Pavan: autism.org.uk/what-we-do/new…

If our Government could give every child with SEND an education imagine what they could achieve. #WeCanLearn letuslearntoo S.E.N.D Reform England

Gillian Keegan MP Bridget Phillipson Helen Hayes 💙🌹 David Johnston OBE MP Munira Wilson MP 🇺🇦

The Buckland Review highlights that significant work is needed to ensure autistic people can get work that matches their ability and meets their needs. The autism employment gap is shocking; with just 29% of autistic people in work. 1/4