En-Fold CIO
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How to contact this service
Description
En-Fold offers an Autism Support service for adults and families affected by autism spectrum condition (ASC). They aim to reduce isolation and ensure families access the right support for their individual needs.
En-Fold can act as ‘system navigators’ to ensure families get better support (with better communication and joined-up working between agencies). Their services include emotional support, education, one-to-one support (with strategies tailored to each family’s needs), DLA support, and effective signposting to other organisations.
En-Fold also offer adult social support groups for those 16+ around the county (including Kettering, Wellingborough, Rushden, and Northampton).
The Young Person Autism Advisory Project (YAAP) is a safe space for young people aged 11-25 years, who are on the spectrum, to have a voice and shape health and social care services. The Northampton YAAP meet at Semilong Community Centre, Norfolk Terrace, Northampton once a month on a Tuesday from 6.30 to 8.00pm. Check the Enfold website for details.
Mini-YAAP is for 8 to 11 year olds and meets on the 3rd Saturday of each month.
En-Fold host a parent/carer support group every 2nd Tuesday (starting on 14th May 2024) from 7.00pm to 8.30pm at The Coach House, Delapre Abbey, Northampton. Contact [email protected] offer High Five (a monthly parent support group) which also provides families activities open to all families with an autistic child in Northamptonshire. En-Fold provide a peer support service as part of the Northamptonshire Keyworker service for people who are on the 'dynamic support register'.
En-Fold is a registered charity (no. 1180998).
- Cost
- Contact provider for cost details
- Locality
- East Northants Area
- Kettering Area
- Northampton Area
- Wellingborough Area
- North Northamptonshire
- West Northamptonshire
- Northamptonshire
- Age range
- Suitable for ages from 0 to 100 years
- Referral route
- No Referral Needed
- For people with
- Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Eligibility criteria
- Special Educational Needs or a Disability (SEND)
- Provider category
- Specialist Services - For those who require longer-term support
Service hours
Weekday | Opens | Closes |
---|---|---|
Monday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
Tuesday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
Wednesday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
Thursday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
Friday | 09:00 | 17:00 |
Address
c/o 15 St Giles Street
Northampton
Northamptonshire
NN1 1JA
United Kingdom
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Last updated 22 August 2024