The Council is asking autistic adults and carers of autistic adults to join a new partnership board and use their experiences to help improve health and social care services for autistic adults living in the borough.
The new Autism Partnership Board will meet for the first time on Thursday 19 September (10am to 12noon) at the Council’s Civic Suite. Board members will include health and social care professionals as well as autistic Solihull residents and family carers.
Cllr Tony Dicicco, cabinet member for Adult Social Care and Health, explains why the board is being set up. “We want to make sure we understand the needs and views of autistic adults in Solihull and work with you to improve people’s experiences of local services across health and social care. I’m delighted that Sue Hawthorne-Slater has agreed to be the chair of this new board. With Sue’s lived experience of autism, her work alongside children and families with additional needs and her knowledge of special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in education, she will play an important role in this work.”
Sue Hawthorne-Slater, chair of the Autism Partnership Board, explains why people should get involved. “I feel it is vital for autistic people in Solihull to speak up about their lived experiences and how things can be improved borough-wide to make a positive difference. This board will give us an opportunity to do just that and help to incorporate autistic voices in the provision of services for autistic people in Solihull. I very much look forward to welcoming you to our meetings.”
To learn more about the new Autism Partnership Board or to express your interest in joining, please contact our Engagement Team by emailing: getinvolved@solihull.gov.uk or visit the Get Involved page.