Professionals' webinar - find out more about the new Community Autism Support Service

Professionals working with neurodivergent individuals in Warwickshire are invited to join a webinar on Wednesday 5 July 2023, to understand the support available through the recently enhanced All-Age Community Autism Support Service (CASS). 

Building on the existing provision, CASS has now been expanded to provide additional support to anyone living in Coventry or Warwickshire who may self-identify as autistic, those awaiting an autism assessment and those with an autism diagnosis.  

Its main aim is to improve people’s understanding of autism and contribute to greater lived experience – helping to support self-esteem, confidence, relationships and to improve emotional wellbeing and mental health. 

The service draws on the collective strengths of local organisations Coventry and Warwickshire Mind and Act for Autism, working in a collaborative partnership with Autism West Midlands. It has been commissioned jointly by Coventry City Council, Warwickshire County Council and the Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care Board.  

Colleagues across the Coventry and Warwickshire Integrated Care System, including those working in education settings, are being invited to attend the webinar to learn about the enhanced service, including the range of support now available and how this can be accessed. Anyone who may be in contact with families or individuals who might benefit from this service are encouraged to attend, to learn more about the service and to be able to make referrals or signpost appropriately. 

The webinar will: 

• Introduce the partners in the team
• Explain the service aims and objectives
• Present the four key elements of the service– navigation, community outreach, peer mentoring and training – and the benefits to autistic children and young people, adults, parents, carers and professionals
• Discuss the referral process
• Include a Q&A session

The webinar will take place on Wednesday 5 July 2023, 1pm- 1.45pm and you can register now through the following link: Introducing CASS Webinar: Registration Link 

For any queries, please contact disabilitiescommissioning@warwickshire.gov.uk. 

You can contact the Community Autism Support Service (CASS) by: 

• Calling a dedicated local-dial telephone support line (024) 76 012333 – five days a week (Monday–Friday), 8am–8pm
• Browsing for the dedicated website www.casspartnership.org.uk  – hosting information, guidance and signposting links and online referral.
• Emailing navigation@casspartnership.org.uk  
• Updates and service news will be posted on Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn – search for @casspartnership