Today, the CEOs of ICB and Sirona Health and Care informed us that the autism assessment criteria will revert back to the process that was in place, before the changes that were announced on 1st March 2023.

Introducing…

Will Pritchard, the new Strategic Lead for Inclusion and SEND at South Gloucestershire Council

On March 16th, we wrote to the ICB to express your concerns and share your feedback. We are now waiting for an official response from the ICB. Families passionately believe that needs-based support should not come at the expense of a referral and potential diagnoses for those that seek it.

Parent Carer Forums in Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) share the next steps in light of recently announced changes to Autism assessment and paediatric services.

Thank you to South Gloucestershire Library Services for coming along to meet our families at our Little Treasures Stay and Play.

The 3 Parent Carer Forums across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire respond to the recently announced changes that narrow the referral criteria for children and young people to obtain an Autism diagnosis.

Health services across Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire (BNSSG) have recently announced that they are implementing changes to the referral criteria for children and young people to obtain an Autism diagnosis. Sirona have provided information for those affected.

We are looking for a compassionate individual to support our community.

In response to posts on our closed Community Facebook group, there have been lots of questions around Banding, funding and use of 121 TAs in school.

Families have been raising their concerns about the future of Chipping Sodbury Access Centre

An opportunity to make time for yourself in the calming environment of our sensory room. This will be a very relaxed session with gentle music and lights a chance to relax and chat. Bring along a blanket and pillow and prepare to relax.

As a parent, finding out that your child is self-harming is often distressing and overwhelming, you may not know where to turn or what to do next. That’s where we can help…