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Apr 2023
Have your say on North Yorkshire's autism strategy
Residents across the Harrogate district are being invited to help shape a new strategy to improve the lives of people living with autism.
The aim is to provide better support for autistic people, as well as improving attitudes towards the condition across the community.
The new North Yorkshire Council is working with the Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board to host a series of events for people with autism, or those who support them, to share their ideas and experiences.
People will also be able to take part in a survey, which will run until the end of April, as an alternative way to express their views. Copies will also be available in North Yorkshire libraries.
Cllr Michael Harrison, executive member for health and adult services, said:
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The new, all-age strategy will be implemented across the health and local authority sector, alongside voluntary, community and social organisations.
Inclusion North, a not-for-profit organisation that works with the public sector, has also been taken on to help the campaign.
Once adopted, the strategy is expected to remain in place until 2026. It will cover several key areas of improvement, including better access to education, transition into adulthood and employment aid.
Guidelines will be provided to help support families and carers.
The next Harrogate engagement event will take place at The Cuttings in Station View, Starbeck, on Thursday, April 27, from 5.30-8pm. Full details are available on the North Yorkshire Partnerships website.
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