The National Autistic Taskforce has decided the following nine priorities for the next five years: Monitor and influence legislative developments, including the Mental Health Rights Bill in England, reform of the Adults with Incapacity Act in Scotland and any proposed changes to Human Rights law. Complete and disseminate EQUALS, a major research project developed in …
Read More NAT Strategic Priorities 2025 to 2030We are saddened by the death of Dame Steve Shirley, who was a long standing supporter and the original funder of the National Autistic Taskforce. Our thoughts and sympathies are with all who knew her. She leaves behind a tremendously positive legacy through her philanthropic work in the autism world and will be long remembered …
Read More Dame Steve Shirley, 1933-2025Governance and Management Leneh Buckle retired as a NAT director in April 2023 and we invited Jo Minchin to join the NAT Board. Public Relations This year we have undertaken significant updating of the NAT’s online presence. Our website has been updated to reflect NAT’s current work, projects and publications. We have ensured that we …
Read More NAT Progress Report – Spring 2024Representation and networking The NAT continues to be represented on: The executive board of EUCAP (the European Council of Autistic People), of which NAT is an associate member. The Operational Delivery Group for the Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training (OMMT), convened by DHSC. British Association of Social Workers (BASW) Homes not Hospitals campaign The Workforce Autism …
Read More Update on NAT’s activities – January 2022