Welcome to Autism East Midlands

Supporting young people, adults and their families since 1968.

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We provide a wide range of care, support and educational services to meet the needs of autistic individuals of all ages, and their families and carers.

Need a short family break, or a trip somewhere different?

Our holiday lettings are set in the tranquil surroundings of Ashbourne and offer comfortable care-free packages that suit families, groups and those with a wandering spirit.

Articles and guides

Want to know more about autism and our support? Read our latest news stories.

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Sherwood Centre marks VE Day

Our Sherwood Centre at Mansfield Woodhouse recently marked VE Day, hosting a tea party for all its service users.

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Whitegates gives warm hot tub welcome to service users

Our Whitegates respite service recently acquired a hot tub for users to enjoy.

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Sherwood crew perform dance show for Special Persons Day

Our Sherwood Centre recently invited families to visit the centre for a special performance from the Sherwood Crew!

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London & Manchester Marathon 2025: Good luck to all our runners!

Best of luck to the seven runners who are running the London Marathon this weekend for Autism East Midlands.

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Dukeries enjoy archeology session with Heritage in Mind

Dukeries recently enjoyed an archeology session run by Heritage in Mind.

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Sherwood Centre awarded £5000 in funds for new greenhouse

Our Sherwood Centre day services have recently been awarded £5000 for a brand new greenhouse for service users to enjoy.

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Trustee and mum to run London Marathon for AEM

Ross and his mum will be running the London Marathon in support of Autism East Midlands.

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Newark Family Hub receives £500 in local lottery fund

Autism East Midlands recently received £500 from Newark and Sherwood District Council to support our local family hub.

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SHS student kickstarts fashion career at Theatre Royal

One of our students, who is interested in fashion, was invited for work experience at the Theatre Royal in Nottingham.

Social feed

3 June 2025

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We're looking for a new resident 🌟

Our Carlton Road service now has a space for someone to join our active group of autistic adults!

We offer 24/7 support in a 5-bedroom property with a spacious lounge, cinema room and a revamped sensory area.

Residents recently enjoyed airplane-spotting followed by a picnic, and a few themed days.

We've had a UK-themed party, some yummy food based on U.S cuisine and a France theme party!

2 June 2025

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Happy Monday! 👋

Anyone who follows us closely may have noticed us being a bit quiet on our socials last week. Our social media manager was enjoying some time off, but it's back to business this week!

Kicking off the week, enjoy some lovely photos of Hilltop residents making bees for Bee Day 🐝

Baked some delicious chocolate brownies too!

22 May 2025

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Fancy a bit of bowling this weekend?

Our Social Autism Space will be meeting up this Saturday for bowling in Mansfield.

The group is open to autistic adults, whether diagnosed, self-diagnosed or waiting for diagnosis.

Want to join? Call us on 01909 506 678 and ask for Dan Adams or email autismhub@aem.org.uk.