mcch and autism london were very pleased to welcome Phil Hope, Minister of State for Care Services, on his visit to autism london's home in Leyton on 2nd March.
The visit came on the eve of the publication of the Adult Autism Strategy, which is the first crucial step in the development of work on autism within the Department of Health. To view the strategy, click here.
The Minister was given a tour of this 3 star 'excellent' rated home, before sitting down for tea and cakes with the residents. Two members of the autism london Asperger Group also joined the Minister and residents. We hope that the Minister could see first hand the potential and challenges that face these individuals and how the strategy may impact on their lives.
BBC Breakfast covered the day's events that can be viewed on their website by clicking on this link .
mcch and autism london recognizes that the forthcoming autism strategy represents a landmark opportunity in transforming services and improving outcomes for adults with autism.
We appreciate having been given the opportunity to make a contribution to the strategy and look forward to seeing the results and working collaboratively to improve the lives of people with autism.
“We are excited by the new autism strategy, as it will provide for clear expectations in delivering better outcomes for people with autism, who for the first time will be recognized as a group with specific support needs. Agencies working together in collaboration will mean better knowledge and understanding of people who live with autism which should improve the life experiences of the people we support. The promotion of greater social inclusion can only serve to assist people to live full and meaningful lives”. Peter Thompson. Chief Executive Designate, mcch and autism london.