The services will begin delivering support to children and young people who are accepted onto the NHS autism and/or ADHD assessment pathway in Suffolk and North East Essex.
Following the procurement process, the awarded services are:
- Suffolk: KIDS, Home-Start, The Maze Group, Suffolk Family Carers and Family Action
These services will offer support to children and young people and their parents/carers who have been accepted for an autism and/or ADHD assessment, as well as post-diagnostic support for those given a diagnosis from the commissioned NHS pathway provided by NSFT and WSFT in Suffolk.
What Happens Next?
We are now in the process of ensuring a smooth handover between the current services and the newly awarded services. We appreciate this is a time of change and will do all we can to ensure continuity. Individuals currently being supported or on a waiting list will be contacted during this transition to ensure there are no gaps in support.
What Support Will Be Available?
The new services will offer support around:
- Understanding neurodivergence
- Managing emotions
- Communication and social interaction
- Sensory
- Toileting
- Sleep
- Nutrition/diet
- Mental health
- Managing transitions
This will support will be delivered on a needs-led basis and could include one-to-one support, facilitated peer support groups, lived experience mentoring, webinars, coffee mornings/drop-ins.
Further Information
A full set of FAQs and services contact details will be published shortly on the Suffolk and Essex Local Offer websites. Updates will also be shared via schools, health professionals, and parent carer forums.