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.

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

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Confidence shines as Andy performs at choral concert

We were so proud to witness one of our residents, Andy, singing his heart out at a recent concert.

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A Proud Moment for Liam

Liam at Mundy Street recently embraced new skills and a new volunteer role during a recent visit to a cafe.

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Sarah celebrates 28 years of working for AEM with Whitegates BBQ party

Whitegates celebrated a major milestone for staff member Sarah, marking 28 years at Autism East Midlands.

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Emma's Story: From Teaching Assistant to Senior Leadership

Emma Foulkes tells us how she's thriving in an environment that makes a difference to the lives of autistic young...

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Old Fire Station Celebrates 1st Birthday

Old Fire Station service users and staff threw a special party to celebrate the service's first birthday.

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Whitegates service user Mariah dances to success

Whitegates service user Mariah recently won her first dance trophy after an amazing performance.

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Over £2,000 raised through miles and cakes - Rachael's Journey

Rachael's journey to the London Marathon has been one that left us speechless as she has been carrying out her...

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Students on track to success with EMR supported scheme

A group of our students have recently completed three weeks of a supported placement with EMR.

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New website for ACE Popcorn now live - Autism East Midlands' social enterprise

We're proud to announce that we have recently launched a brand new website for ACE Popcorn, our new social enterprise.

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23 June 2026

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Hiring! ⭐ We're pleased to share that, due to an internal promotion, we're hiring a new Assistant Service Manager for our team in Mansfield Woodhouse.

We're ideally looking for an experienced professional with a background in social care and/or supporting autistic adults.

Perfect for someone looking to take the next step in their career and grow into a leadership role focused on person-centred support.

Apply: https://bit.ly/3SoGJwa

23 June 2026

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We are constantly blown away by the generosity of our local communities. 🌻

Our Mundy Street team, who are sprucing up our lovely garden spaces, heard that Sainsbury's had gardening supplies on offer.

Arriving at the store, our team didn't expect the manager to ask us what these supplies were for, and certainly didn't expect them for free!

Huge thanks to the team at Sainsburys for the opportunity to make lives better without spending a single penny. Amazing! 🌹

23 June 2026

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Best weather for a holiday! ☀️

Our supported living residents took the perfect opportunity to enjoy some sun in the lovely coastal village of Flamborough.

Taking those steps to go somewhere new, especially in non-usual conditions, isn't always easy, but our residents have really enjoyed it so far!