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Autism Charities Merge
Two autism charities, Autism Hampshire and Avenues group have recently joined forces, merging their efforts to improve each other’s support network and to offer and improved service for people with autism in Hampshire.
Social care charities like Autism Hampshire and Avenues group have faced external challenges such as funding uncertainties and the need for enhanced services during the cost-of-living crisis, therefore, by joining forces, Autism Hampshire and Avenues aim to overcome these difficulties.
Autism Hampshire have been offering their services for people with Autism since the 1960s, providing, “Autism-focused training, Domiciliary Care, Supported Living services, Mentoring and a guidance and information team”.
Avenues Group are based across the South of England with over 1,600 staff supporting around 650 people across this area. Avenues group say, “we are a charity specialising in supporting people with learning difficulties, autism and complex support needs to enjoy fulfilling lives in the community”
CEO for Avenues group, Jo Land said: “Both Autism Hampshire and Avenues group have specialist expertise in complementary areas”.
Therefore, both charities have a potential to learn from one another and develop each other skills.
Members from both charities have expressed their excitement over the news of this merger, and the potential impact it could have for people in the autism community.
Jo Land said: “Were going to be here in the long term for both the people we support, and the people we employ, there are more and more people who are being identified with neurodivergent, therefore this merger comes at a good time, for people impacted with autism.”
A man threw a chair and threatened bystanders in the centre of Gosport on Friday.
Police say the man, who was behaving aggressively, threw the chair on the ground and shouted threats at nearby shoppers before running away. No one was injured.
It happened just before noon, outside a Greggs Bakery on the High Street.
Hampshire Police say the man was white, bald and in his late 40s. He was wearing a baseball cap and a grey hoodie.
Officers are asking anyone who saw the incident to contact them.
Twelve people were arrested after 350 anti-migrant protestors clashed with police overnight in Gosport following reports of a small boat landing in the area.
A small number of officers needed medical treatment following the protests near Walpole car park.
Assistant Chief Constable Simon Dodds said: “Violence and criminal damage have no part in peaceful protest, our position on this has been clear that we will investigate thoroughly and take robust action against anyone responsible.
“Our officers did not deserve to be assaulted as they worked incredibly diligently on Sunday to ensure the safety of everyone in the area.”
Police had banned face coverings and had issued a dispersal order ahead of the protests across Gosport.
Those arrested were held on suspicion of assaulting officers or being drunk and disorderly.
The protest marks an increase in tensions within the UK after protests at Portsmouth, Taunton, Basingstoke and Glasgow in recent months.
Gosport Reform UK councilor Paul Carter told GB News: “If you think about this last night, no one really knew what was happening… I think a lot of people are really worried.”
People in Romsey are being warned that the town’s recycling centre will be closing for a month for repairs.
The closure of Casbrook recycling centre will take place from 12 October to 12 November.
The council says that repairs are essential to keep the site safe, after heavy vehicles damaged the tarmac beneath waste containers.
Councillor Kirsty North, Hampshire County Council’s deputy leader, said: “We are investing in essential improvements to preserve the surface of Casbrook HWRC (Bunny Lane) and ensure the facility continues to serve residents safely and effectively for many years to come.
“I thank residents for their patience during these works and confirm that capacity is available at nearby HWRCs to ensure residents that usually use Bunny Lane, can still dispose of their waste during this time.”
Locals have been advised to use alternative centres in Winchester and Eastleigh while the repairs take place.
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