Decision details

The decision is to agree the content of the East Sussex Autism Action Plan. This is being led through the Autism Partnership Board. This plan will be developed following public consultation consisting of focus groups and a public survey.  A report is also being considered by the Lead Member for Adult Social Care and Health.

53.1     The Lead Member considered a report by the Director of Children's Services.

DECISIONS

53.2     The Lead Member RESOLVED to approve the East Sussex All Age Autism Action plan, prior to it being launched in Autism Acceptance Week in early April 2025.

REASONS

53.3     The approach taken to develop the plan recognises the importance and value of input from people with lived experience and wider public consultation to deliver a meaningful action plan which responds to local priorities.

53.4     Since the action plan covers both children and adults, the Lead Member for Adult Social Care and Health considered and approved the action plan on 11 March 2025. The approved East Sussex All Age Autism Action plan will be launched in Autism Acceptance Week in early April 2025.