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Autism (and Neurodivergence) Partnership Board

Autism is a lifelong developmental condition that affects how people perceive the world and interact with others.

Autistic people see, hear and feel the world differently to other people. If you are autistic, you are autistic for life; autism is not an illness or disease and cannot be 'cured'. 

All autistic people share certain difficulties, but being autistic will affect them in different ways.

Vision for the Partnership Board

The Autism (and Neurodivergence) Partnership Board works together to ensure that all autistic people in Gloucestershire, their families and carers have the best life they can.

The Board oversees the implementation and delivery of the local Autism strategy.

Board members are expected to raise awareness and understanding of issues affecting autistic people, as well as championing the strategy.

Whilst the Board's primary focus is Autism, it also welcomes and explores other neurodiverse experiences, and champions accessibility for all neurodivergent people.

Board Members

Chair: Andrew Cotterill (local resident with lived experience)

The Board is made up of a range of members and groups. These include (but is not limited to):

  • Autistic Residents of Gloucestershire 
  • Neurodiverse Residents of Gloucestershire
  • Gloucestershire County Council / Integrated Care Board (ICB) - Adults and Children Teams
  • Gloucestershire County Council Social Care- Adults and Children 
  • Gloucestershire Constabulary
  • Gloucestershire Health and Care NHS Foundation Trust
  • Gloucestershire County Council SEND - Disabled Children and Young People
  • Gloucestershire Carers Hub
  • Parent Carer Forum
  • Gloucestershire Care Providers Association 
  • VCSE Providers

Board meetings

Meetings, agendas and minutes are designed to be accessible to all members, including those with lived experience. Agendas are shared in advance and minutes shortly after.

Minutes from meetings are published on this page, as well as bulletins which showcase highlights from the Board.

Board minutes

Bulletins

Contact us

For more information, or if you would like to join the Board, please email: neurodiversity@gloucestershire.gov.uk