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Where are your offices?

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Our Head Office is in Colchester - 59 North Hill, Colchester, CO1 1QF

Published: 26th January, 2017

Updated: 4th October, 2019

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Can you provide training to my school, business or group?

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Yes we can. The Training and Events section of our website has all the information on our training courses and bespoke sessions that we can provide.

Published: 21st March, 2017

Updated: 22nd March, 2017

Author: Anna Rogers

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How can I fundraise for you?

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We love to hear from anyone that would like to fundraise for us. Visit the ‘Support Our Work’ section for ideas on putting on your own events or join in with one of ours. Please call our fundraising team on 01206 577678 if you would like to talk to us first.

Published: 21st March, 2017

Updated: 22nd March, 2017

Author: Anna Rogers

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Can someone come and talk to my school / group?

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Yes, we are always delighted to talk to people about autism and the work that we do.  Please contact the Fundraising & Communications team on 01206 577678 or complete the contact us form on the website.

Published: 21st March, 2017

Updated: 22nd March, 2017

Author: Anna Rogers

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Do I have to have a diagnosis of autism to access your services?

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Yes, we can only provide support to someone that already has a diagnosis of autism. For help on getting a diagnosis please see the ‘About Autism’ section of our website

Published: 21st March, 2017

Updated: 4th October, 2019

Author: Anna Rogers

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How can I get an Alert Card?

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The Alert Card is available to anyone who has a diagnosis of autism.

Please click here for more information.

Published: 21st March, 2017

Updated: 4th October, 2019

Author: Anna Rogers

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Do you have any job vacancies?

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A list of all our current vacancies can be found in the ‘Join our team section of the website’

Published: 21st March, 2017

Updated: 22nd March, 2017

Author: Anna Rogers

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    We are aware of the following support groups running in the Norfolk area. Please e-mail [email protected] if you are aware of a support group not listed below with details. Autism Anglia is not responsible for the content on any of these sites.

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    Adult Services Overview

    Adult Services offer specialist support to adults aged 18 onwards within our Residential Services, Supported Living, Outreach Programme and Opportunity Centres in Essex and Norfolk... Learn more...

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    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...

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Published: 22nd October, 2019

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Published: 25th March, 2020

Updated: 30th March, 2020

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Published: 2nd October, 2020

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