Making Enfield an Autism Friendly Place Appendix C Making Enfield an Autism Friendly Place Enfield Autisim Steering Group

ENFIELD AUTISM STEERING GROUP AUTISM ACT 2009 overarching ambition Everyone, whatever their support needs, should be “able to live fulfilling and rewarding lives within a society that accepts and understand them.” The clear vision is that: “All adults with autism are able to live fulfilling and rewarding lives within a society that accepts and understands them. They can get a diagnosis and access support if they need it, and they can depend on mainstream public services to treat them fairly as individuals, helping them make the most of their talents.” Think Autism – Fulfilling and Rewarding Lives, the strategy for adults with autism in England: an update 2014 Enfield Autisim Steering Group

Enfield Autisim Steering Group Enfield Joint Commissioning Framework for Adults with Autism 2014 - 2019 Final Draft Strategic Objectives:- To increase awareness and understanding of autism in Enfield To improve the co-ordination, effectiveness and efficiency of services To improve access for adults with autism to the services and support they need to live independently in the community Enable local partners to develop relevant services for adults with autism to meet identified needs and priorities Help people with autism into work Help people with autism into meaningful daytime activities (this was left out of the National Strategy 2014, but Enfield have decided to keep it in) Enfield Autisim Steering Group

One-to-One’s Understanding of the desired outcomes Increased awareness and understanding of autism A clear and consistent pathway for diagnosis will have been developed Improved access for adults with autism to the services and support they need to live independently within the community local partners have developed relevant services for adults with autism to meet identified needs/priorities Increased numbers of adults with autism working and meaningful activity Enfield Autisim Steering Group

Enfield Autisim Steering Group The things we are doing The Enfield Autism Steering Group has been re-established and is meeting regularly guide the work on the strategy People with autism are being engaged and their input provided into making the strategy work, through reference groups and drop-in sessions and in leadership roles – to including input from people speaking up for those without a voice An Autism Team (practitioners working group) has been established to ensure that there is appropriate leadership from professionals and clinicians to make a diagnostic and support pathway Raising awareness of the strategy and improving understanding of how to include people with autism in all areas of life i.e. through events and training while working in partnership with both the CCG and Council. We have developed training resources led by people with Autism and are running GP awareness sessions. We are hosting a conference on 6th April. Enfield Autisim Steering Group

Steering Group (Champions Group) Will practice active learning in leading Enfield’s progress toward achieving positive outcomes for people with Autism – setting direction, monitoring, evaluating, reviewing and revising in line with the vision set out by the Government Chair - Lesley Walls – Chief Executive One-to-One (Enfield) Lead Commissioner – Peppa Aubyn The Group includes representatives of: The Reference Groups The Autism Team Senior and appropriate Champions with a leadership role, from:- Enfield Joint Commissioning Enfield Clinical Commissioning Group Enfield Integrated Service for People with Learning Disabilities Enfield Mental Health Service Enfield Barnet and Haringey Mental Health Trust Enfield Customer Pathway Enfield Disabled Children’s Service Vacancy for GP Champion & CCG representation Enfield Autisim Steering Group

Enfield Autisim Steering Group The ‘Autism Team’ (practitioners working group) is established to ensure that there is appropriate leadership from professionals and clinicians Aim to develop a clear and consistent diagnostic and support pathway – including transition from child to adult services to improve access for adults with autism to the services and support they need to live independently within the community The Team will: Get direction from the Steering Group and ensure that their work-plan reflects to views of the Steering Group. Will report to the Steering Group Ensure that the work is compliant with the National Framework and relevant good practice and quality guidance e.g. NICE, Winterbourne View etc. Research, develop and implement their work-plan Enfield Autisim Steering Group

Autism Team Membership Chair - Dr. Brian Fitzgerald - Clinical Psychiatrist Lead Service Head – Niel Niehorster - Head of Learning Disability Service Reference Group representatives Representation from: London Borough of Enfield Barnet Enfield & Haringey Mental Health Trust, Central & North West London NHS Foundation Trust Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust NHS Enfield Clinical Commissioning Group Autism Steering Group Reference Groups The members will be people who want to bring their skills and experience to achieving the stated aims and may include:- Psychiatry, Psychology, Occupational Therapy, Speech and Language Therapy,Social Work, Commissioning, Nursing, Customer Pathway, Children’s and Transition, Forensic and Criminal Justice. Vacancy for GP member & CCG representation Enfield Autisim Steering Group

Enfield Autisim Steering Group Reference Groups People with high functioning Autism People with Autism and learning difficulties who can speak up for themselves Carers, Befrienders, Advocates etc. who can give a voice to people with Autism and learning difficulties who cannot speak up for themselves Carers Group Providers Group GPs and the CCG are crucial as a front line entry to diagnosis. HOW CAN WE GET YOU INVOLVED? Enfield Autisim Steering Group