Autism

BSL Support

The Autism Resident Advisory Group (ARAG) members are residents aged 18+ living in Newham who have been diagnosed with Autism or on the waiting list to be diagnosed or have not been diagnosed but self-identify as being autistic. The ARG sits below the Autism Strategic Delivery Board (ASDB) and is jointly chaired by the Newham Autism Lead and a Resident Co-Chair. Members meet quarterly to:

• Share ideas and give views on the issues affecting autistic people
• Advise the Autism team and take part in shaping future actions
• Share information about services, activities and events
• Take part in consultation exercises
• Participate in the co-design of services and products
• Support the design and delivery of the Autism Action Plan

How to get involved in the ARAG:

Register for membership:

If you meet the critera above and would like to register for the group, please sign up using this link:

Resident Advisory Group Signup

If you require support to complete the registration, please email Autism.Commissioning@newham.gov.uk to arrange a time for a phone registration.

No prior experience or qualifications are necessary to become an ARAG member. We welcome diversity and support residents from all backgrounds to contribute. Members do not have to attend every meeting. Members can work with the ARAG Co-chair and group to agree topics for the agenda. 

ARAG Meeting dates: 

We look forward to meeting ARAG members at one of the future ARAG meetings. We appreciate you have indicated your preferred location, days and times in the sign-up form which may not be reflected below. We have tried to accommodate peoples preferences as best as possible. This will be reviewed again annually.