Autism Carers Service
One of the newer services on offer from the Cornwall Carers Service and developing all the time.
The aim of the Autism Carers Service is to provide short term targeted support to carers of adults with autism across the county offering emotional support, signposting and referrals to other services. In addition the service also offers Advocacy, support completing DLA, Carers Allowance forms and Carers Assessments.
The service can support carers and their ‘cared for’ at meetings with other professionals e.g. social workers, job centre, health professionals and will also research services available to ensure clients are able to access the most appropriate service for their ‘cared for’.
The service can liaise with statutory and non-statutory agencies on the clients behalf, as often there is little or no knowledge or experience of autism, to ensure carer and cared for needs are identified and met wherever possible.
In conjunction with the Cornwall Autism Partnership the Autism Carers Support Worker is currently involved with a sub group designing autism training. This training will be delivered by carers and adults with autism to a wide range of professionals.
Although the service has only been running for a few months it is already receiving positive feedback from carers who tell us that it is a huge relief to have someone to talk to who understands what the family is experiencing both in terms of the carer and the cared for.
LINKS
Brandon Trust – offer a range of services from respite to holiday activities, support with housing etc.
Pentreath – Support for people with mental health issues – various types of support.
Outlook SW – Outlook South West, assessment and diagnosis of Aspergers Syndrome.
Jelibean - A free advisory service for those on the spectrum, their families and professionals. Has lots of links to useful websites. Developed by Debi Evans who has children on the autistic spectrum.
National Autistic Society – offers a wide range of advice and information to individuals with autism, carers, families and professionals
NAS West Cornwall Branch – support group offering a range of support to families living with autism
Spectrum – Housing and Education for adults on the autistic spectrum
Employability Cornwall – Support with education, training and employment for adults with learning disabilities including autism
PLUSS – education, training and employment support for adults with disabilities
Community Energy Plus – Advice and support on home energy
WILD – Young Parents Project
Return to Adult Carers Services
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