Help & Advice

Feedback and Donate

Our Autism Advice Service is a source of information, advice and guidance for autistic people, their families and professionals. Working across Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk, this vital service relies entirely on grants and donations to maintain its team of advisors. Read more

Welfare Rights Advice

Do you have questions relating to benefits? Our Welfare Rights team is here to help... Find out more... Read more

Funds & Grants

Caring for someone with autism can become expensive. For children and adults needing specialist care, the costs can quickly spiral, from having to buy special sensory equipment and toys, to paying for higher utility bills. This can put a strain on your financial situation, so it is worth finding out if you are eligible for any funding or grants either through charitable organisations or the government... Read more

Support Groups

Practical Advice

Crisis Contacts

A selection of useful numbers if you are experiencing a mental health crisis, feeling hopeless, desperate and need someone to talk to. Read more

Autism Advice Service

The Autism Advice Service provides support, advice and guidance to individuals, families and professionals in relation to Welfare Rights. Learn more... Read more

Useful Links

This page provides useful links for anyone looking for autism advice and support. Read more

Coronavirus Resources

We are compiling a useful list of online resources to help autistic people and their families cope during this difficult period. Read more

Latest

Learning Support Assistant at Doucecroft School

You will provide direct support to our students in their learning environment in both a group and individual setting. Taking an active role in a wide range of classroom and physical activities throughout the academic year; assisting and working closely with the Class Teacher and Teaching Assistant to contribute to lessons. Based at Doucecroft School, a converted estate in a beautiful setting near Colchester your main duties will include:

Coronavirus Update for Staff

Senior Support Worker - Female - E319

You will provide daily support to people who are within the autistic spectrum, supporting and encouraging service users to utilise activities and opportunities available to them through Autism Anglia’s service. You will be responsible for a team of Support Workers, working in partnership with the Team Leader in the day to day running of a residential service.

HR Advisor - Colchester E320

As part of our HR Business Partnering team, this role will be involved in a wide range of activities to support the delivery of a highly professional and effective service. Your primary focus will be as first point of contact for our school and services across Essex and Norfolk. You will work closely with our HR Assistant to provide a joined-up approach and will provide recruitment support along with general advice in addition to being involved in wider organisational engagement initiatives

Current Vacancies

Autism Anglia provides all staff with ongoing training and supervision, continuing professional development and support as well as an extensive induction on commencement of employment... Click here for current vacancies...

What is an Autism Alert Card?

Autism Anglia offers a credit card sized Autism Alert Card as a way of boosting confidence and giving peace of mind if encountering emergency situations... PLEASE NOTE that due to the current Covid-19 pandemic, there may be a delay in processing Autism Alert Card applications. Apply for an alert card...