Mental health and wellbeing in primary care services: resources
This resource has been developed to support staff working in general practice. It is intended to help all staff contribute to the link worker function within the Services, by providing a directory of additional sources of help and support, that people can be connected in with.
22. Autism Support
22.1 Autism Support
Autism is a lifelong developmental disability which affects how people communicate and interact with the world. More than one in 100 people are on the autism spectrum and there are around 700,000 autistic adults and children in the UK. There are a number of national organisations that offer support to autistic people and their families.
22.2 National Autistic Society
The National Autistic Society has an advice and guidance section which includes information on benefits and health. Please be aware the National Autistic Society does not offer a crisis or emergency service.
22.3 Different Minds Website
The different minds website was launched in 2020 to provide clearer information on autism and aims to deliver a better understanding of autism and dispel myths surrounding it, leading to greater acceptance and increased awareness of autism.
The site has been co-produced with autistic people and features autistic people in its lived experience and frequently asked questions sections. Advice on where to get support is also available on the site. There is also a directory of useful support services, including Autistic People-led Organisations operating across Scotland.
22.3 Scottish Autism
Scottish Autism is a national Scottish charity, operates an Autism Advice Line which is staffed by advisors who are trained and experienced in working with autistic people and their families.
22.4 Autism Services Directory
The Autism services directory details services and supports for autistic people in their local area.
22.5 SWAN
SWAN supports women, girls and non-binary people who identify as autistic and has information on attending health care appointments, daily living and wellbeing. SWAN Places and Spaces organise in-person social meet-up groups in locations across Scotland. They are safe and confidential spaces, facilitated by autistic volunteers.
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