HILLINGDON AUTISTIC CARE & SUPPORT 

Holiday Playscheme 2023

Unrestricted matched funding in partnership with the local masonic province

Holiday Play Scheme 2022

Holiday Play Scheme 2021

COVID19 related funding. Get Together is a wellbeing project for adults with autism and learning disabilities aged 18+ to reduce social isolation and anxiety, by increasing active involvement in the ....more

COVID19 related funding. Get Together is a wellbeing project for adults with autism and learning disabilities aged 18+ to reduce social isolation and anxiety, by increasing active involvement in the community. We'll support at least 20 adults in Hillingdon, with capacity to offer support for higher numbers if there is the demand. Our centre is based in an area of urban deprivation, in the top 50% of most deprived neighbourhoods in UK (IMD 2019). The aim is to rebuild confidence to reintegrate into life after isolation and adjust to the new “normal” in the recovery from Coronavirus. The project identifies lifestyle challenges at an early stage to help individuals take control of their health and wellbeing and draw upon a wider network of support from non-clinical services. Our support will be based on fundamental principles of active participation, informed choice, volunteer action and partnership working. There is a significant gap in existing support for autistic adults and many do not meet statutory threshold for intervention by social care, as Autism is siloed between “learning disability” and “mental health”. We'll offer a weekly timetable of activities that help people to connect with their community (e.g. social events); become more active (e.g. fitness sessions); stay safe and healthy (e.g. mindfulness, wellbeing and stress management sessions, healthy cooking sessions) and introduce digital self-care solutions. Our staff will also provide 1-2-1 advice and guidance to adults based on their individual needs (e.g. welfare benefits advice). We will use this funding to adapt and extend the support in response to the escalating needs of our community during the pandemic, such as offering healthy cooking sessions and piloting a befriending service. Befriending is an ideal activity to deliver remotely, particularly for autistic individuals who (regardless of the pandemic) may be reluctant to engage in face-to-face contact or unfamiliar environments. Befriending can take place in the comfort of their own home, in a remote means that suits them. This provides a less intimidating way of fostering new connections. As normal life resumes individuals would have the choice to meet in-person at community venues should they wish to. In addition to reduced social isolation and loneliness, we expect beneficiaries to experience a range of positive benefits from engaging in our project, such as improved levels of confidence and self-esteem; improved mood, increased motivation, development of new interests and skills, a reduction in anxiety and/or depression and improved physical health. The project has been designed based on our experiences of the pandemic and is therefore a fully flexible delivery model which can be delivered in full either online, face-to-face or as a blended approach.

"The fund aims to:1) To reduce closures of essential charities that provide essential services to vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 crisis by ensuring they have the financial resources to ....more

"The fund aims to:1) To reduce closures of essential charities that provide essential services to vulnerable groups during the COVID-19 crisis by ensuring they have the financial resources to operate, thereby reducing the burden on public services.2) To ensure essential services are provided to vulnerable people, both in the short and long term through increased community support through the work of charitable organisations."

Covid19 - This grant will deliver the Step Up project for young people with autism in Hillingdon additionally affected by Covid-19 and support them to increase life skills, reach their goals and ....more

Covid19 - This grant will deliver the Step Up project for young people with autism in Hillingdon additionally affected by Covid-19 and support them to increase life skills, reach their goals and engage with employment.

Summer play scheme 2020

This project will deliver weekly youth club sessions for children and young people on the autism spectrum. The sessions will help to increase their confidence, improve their social skills and ....more

This project will deliver weekly youth club sessions for children and young people on the autism spectrum. The sessions will help to increase their confidence, improve their social skills and emotional development.

Towards the 2018 play scheme running costs.

Summer play scheme 2017.

2016 Summer play scheme.

Summer play scheme.

Summer play scheme.

Towards including children with complex needs.

Summer play scheme.

the salary of the Recreation Manager

Summer play scheme.

Summer Play scheme.

This is a continuation and development of an existing project in Harlington to provide support services to families with a family member affected by autistic spectrum disorder (ASD). Services include ....more

This is a continuation and development of an existing project in Harlington to provide support services to families with a family member affected by autistic spectrum disorder (ASD). Services include outreach, training, education, advocacy and advice. This in turn, empowers service users to react more effectively in complex situations with the family member, which reduces stress on the whole family.