A grassroots initiative created to support families struggling with lengthy NHS waiting times for autism and ADHD assessments has now gained charity status. The Roxi Foundation, based in Swindon, Wiltshire, was launched by the family…

Leading charities have written to Stephen Kinnock MP, Minister of State for Care, calling for immediate action after figures revealed that 2,025 autistic individuals and people with learning disabilities are still being detained in mental…

Vital support services for unpaid carers are under serious threat due to increased employer National Insurance contributions, according to the Carers Trust. The charity warns that its network of over 130 local carer organisations now…

Experts have raised concerns over the number of children in Scotland facing long, unreported waits for autism and ADHD assessments. Despite recent progress in mental health services – with Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services…

A Norfolk-based charity supporting young people with mental health challenges has welcomed fresh government investment aimed at improving access to early intervention services. Youth organisation MAP runs early support hubs in King’s Lynn, Great Yarmouth,…

As part of Autism Acceptance Month, The Big Cat Sanctuary in Smarden, Kent, has been honoured with an Autism-Friendly Award from national support provider Dimensions. The accolade celebrates the sanctuary’s dedication to creating a supportive,…

A new report has revealed that children in Bradford who moved from primary to secondary school during the Covid lockdown have faced significant challenges, with many struggling to adjust and engage in their new school…

The government has pledged a £740 million investment to increase support for children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), creating 10,000 new school places across England. This funding will enable the expansion of specialist…

New research has revealed a sharp rise in the number of prescriptions for ADHD medication in England, with figures showing an average annual increase of 18% since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. Published in…

A dedicated mental health helpline supporting those in the farming and rural community has marked its first year in operation, with reports of a significant positive impact. The service, run by the charity YANA –…

The increasing number of autism diagnoses has drawn widespread attention, with some questioning the rapid rise. While concerns have been raised about the growing prevalence, experts at Northeastern University suggest that heightened awareness and earlier…

New research by Ambitious about Autism has revealed that parents of autistic children are being driven into financial hardship and forced to leave their jobs due to inadequate educational support. The study, which surveyed over…