Type of service: Local groups

Service URL: http://www.enfieldnas.org.uk

The National Autistic Society's Enfield branch was founded in 2005 by a group of parents who were passionate about ensuring a better future for their children. Today the branch provides 'partner for life' support via a local network of autistic people, their families, and carers throughout the Borough of Enfield. We remain a totally voluntary group of parents and autistic adults working together and supporting each other, ensuring that no-one feels alone as they cope with the challenges of living with autism. In this diverse area of London, we welcome people from all cultural, language and faith backgrounds. We are active in our community, playing our part in the voluntary sector here in Enfield.

We provide a range of support: social support for parents and carers, a 'friendly ear', advice on local services, evening meetings, coffee mornings and regular newsletters.

We also provide social support for autistic adults who are looking for people to socialise and make friends with. Led by a young autistic woman, the group meets twice a month and provides a programme of meetings, trips, activities and a life-coaching programme.

Regarding information and resources, we provide accurate, up-to-date information and resources, expert speakers, workshops, a web site and a closed Facebook group.

We also offer activities for children and young people, including autism-friendly play sessions, youth activities such as a Friday night youth club and holiday activities.

Furthermore, we conduct partnership working with professionals, autism awareness workshops, talks and events and we liaise with health, education and social care professionals.

We are a representative voice. We raise awareness of autism locally, lobby policy and decision makers for change and participate in Enfield Autism Steering Groups as well as in local and national campaigning.

We hope you will find some of the above helpful for you and your family. Please visit our website for updates or join our Facebook page if you fancy a chat.

Aimed at: Adolescent , Adult , Child , Parent/carer of a child, Parent/carer of a young person, Parent/carer of an adult, Young person

Covers: London

Specialisms: Exclusively autism specific