NAS Merton

A volunteer-run community for people on the autism spectrum & their carers/family RT's are not endorsements
Email: [email protected] or visit our FB page

[NAS Merton @NAS_Merton]

Good morning twitter. Remember you can pop over and visit our FB Page https://t.co/Jpgq7vj5WM for useful info & follow link to join our FB private group where you'll find support & discussions in a safe space. #carers #ActuallyAutistic #AutismAwareness #merton #autismparents

[NAS Merton @NAS_Merton]

Do you find that shopping centres can be overwhelming?

Well, for those of you living in the Guildford area, @TheFriaryCentre has an autism friendly quiet hour every Tuesday from 10-11am where music is lowered and lights are dimmed.

For more information:
https://t.co/HnYzWycKun

[NAS Merton @NAS_Merton]

The Matt and Co Comedy Show is back! 🎤

Our ambassador @MattRichardson3 is hosting an evening of laughter and fundraising at the Clapham Grand.

Date: 14th November

https://t.co/e92qsIS9k7

[NAS Merton @NAS_Merton]

Football for Well-being is coming soon! ⚽️

@MotspurParkCFC are running FREE football sessions for neurodivergent adults and those dealing with mental health challenges.

Location: Goals Wimbledon

#disabilityservice #mentalhealthservice #Wimbledon

[Motspur Park C.F.C. @MotspurParkCFC]

FREE Football For Well-Being sessions for adults with neurodivergent and mental health challenges! Everyone is welcome regardless of your footballing ability!

⚽Get Active
🔵Gain the Confidence & Tools to be able to Cope in Social Situations
⚽Build Relationships
🔵Have Fun

[Express CIC @expresscic]

Spaces Available
Taster sessions 4th and 14th August for Express Yourself and Sibs groups A chance for young people to enjoy creative therapy, activities, games, make friends and have some fun!
Email [email protected]

https://t.co/OSlZPZPPtV

#autism #PDA

[NAS Merton @NAS_Merton]

Does your child have an EHC plan, but the provision of it is not being delivered?

If you are in this situation, you should complain.

Here is some guidance on what to do if you are experiencing this.

https://t.co/sgq7aITceG

[NAS Merton @NAS_Merton]

The Thinking Ahead workshop is this Friday! @MertonMencap

Christine Towers will be covering ways in which you can support the future of your relative with a learning disability or autism.

To join this free online workshop, click here:

https://t.co/p8ZTM83PvM

[Epilepsy Society @epilepsysociety]

If you see someone having a seizure, remember the 3 'C's:

Stay CALM
CUSHION their head
CALL for help

Our aim is to make sure everyone is #seizuresavvy and knows how to support someone with #epilepsy 💜

[London Autism Group Charity @lagcharity]

Another great Charity Community Cafe at St Andrews Church in N14. Thank you to everyone that came along and to all our wonderful volunteers for all of your hard work. The next one is on the 13th August, 1pm-3pm
#lagcharity #Autisticled #Autisticcommunity #communitycafe #Autism

[NAS Merton @NAS_Merton]

A very helpful post!

This assessment focuses on the needs and wellbeing of the carer, and the services they could receive to support this.

@contactfamilies have a template letter to make an assessment request to your local authority.

For more info:
https://t.co/AXdktN6V07

[Contact @contactfamilies]

Many parents are told that Carer’s Assessments are only for carers of disabled adults — not children.

This is not true.

All UK parent carers have a right to ask for an assessment of their needs under the Children and Families Act 2014.

Here’s how 👇 https://t.co/BOAZO2vzfP

[Witherslack Group @WitherslackGrp]

We’re ready and raring to go for our event, ‘Autism: Practical Ways To Support You & Your Child.’ We still have limited spaces available, so to avoid disappointment, book your place here 👉https://t.co/6AT1iXLbYB

[Witherslack Group @WitherslackGrp]

There's still time to register your place for tomorrow's live webinar with Colin Foley, Training Director from The @ADHDFoundation Neurodiversity Charity, who will be presenting 'ADHD & Dyslexia.'

Register your place here 👇
https://t.co/nWbU9gnYQ0

#Neurodiversity #ADHD

[NAS Merton @NAS_Merton]

Hello everyone,

Autism: Practical Strategies To Support You & Your Child, is a free event for parents and carers in Essex, hosted by the @WitherslackGrp

Date: 16th June 2023

For more information and to book:

https://t.co/tS2NM6aUeA

[Witherslack Group @WitherslackGrp]

You won’t want to miss this! This June, we're hosting a free event for parents and carers in Essex, where we will be joined by @ah_ideasafresh plus clinical experts from our Group who will be on hand to answer your questions.

Book your place now https://t.co/T0AhzWFVhB

[Contact @contactfamilies]

Did you know that disabled people and parent carers can unlock over 10,000 accessible public toilets in the UK using a Radar Key?

It can also give access to some playgrounds for disabled children — ideal for warmer days ahead!

Get yours at @Fledglings 👇
https://t.co/974bWOp1iC

[Dimensions @DimensionsUK]

🎉 We are delighted that our #SaveSocialCare petition is close to the 10,000 signature mark needed to gain parliamentary attention- and it's only been live for 10 days!

👩‍⚖️At 100,000 signatures, our petition will be considered for a debate in Parliament - by signing and sharing, you can help make that happen! 

💐A huge thank you if you have supported us – each signature makes all the difference. 

We believe #SocialCare and #SupportWorker skills and professionalism should be recognised at an equal level to reflect the complex caring tasks they undertake alongside supporting people to gain choice, control, and agency over their lives.

Aligning social care to @NHSuk pay bands would:
✅Forever transform the way social care is funded and valued in our country
✅Encourage more people into our sector
✅Tackle underprovision of care and support
✅Reduce NHS bed blocking.
✅Ensure fair pay for hundreds of thousands of care and support workers.

And lots of you believe in it too. 

This week we have been humbled to see the amount of support on both an individual and collective level, so, once again, a huge thank you to you if you have signed, shared, and helped us get this essential message out there, and to the tabloids that have amplified the message too, such as:

@DailyMirror
@HCareInsight
@YorkshirePost
@Caring_Times
@M_Star_Online
@Daily_Express
@edinburghpaper

✍️As with any petition, the impact is determined entirely by the number of signatures we get. So, if you still need to, please will you do what you can to help us gain parliamentary attention by signing and sharing the petition below? 
⬇️ 
https://t.co/UmWSIZOarf

Thank you.

#ProvingLifeCanGetBetter

[Autism Alliance UK @Autism_Alliance]

The @Autism_Alliance fully supports this petition from @DimensionsUK. Addressing the pay gap in social care is vital to achieve real change for autistic people and their families.

[NAS Merton @NAS_Merton]

Hi everyone 😀

We have many volunteering opportunities available at The National Autistic Society. This is a great way to support local autistic people and their families, as well as gain experience.

Click the link below to find out more!

https://t.co/EGteuu4oy1