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MP speaks up for Autism Carers

Autism News — Sun, 07 Jun 2009 01:21:21 -0500

(London, UK) The influential British parliamentarian, Lee Scott has spoken up for all carers of people with autism and Asperger's Syndrome in Carers Week. Scott who has been a tireless campaigner for autism in the House of Commons in the Palace of Westmimister has called on the Government to do more for Autism Carers in the United Kingdom.

Lee Scott MP Stands Up for Autism on World Autism Awareness Day

Autism News — Sat, 04 Apr 2009 09:11:03 -0500

(Westminster, UK) The influential British parliamentarian, Lee Scott, MP for Ilford North, 'stood up for autism' and urged others to do so on the United Nations World Autism Awareness Day on Thursday 2nd April 2009.

Chancellor Darling urged to help the Vulnerable

Autism News — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 13:20:37 -0600

(London, UK) Autism campaigners in the United Kingdom have made a direct appeal to the Chancellor, Alistair Darling and Her Majesty's Treasury to reach out to the vulnerable, in his pre-budget report, released on Monday 24th November. The autism charity, the UK Autism Foundation has appealed to Chancellor Alistair Darling to help parents, carers, children and adults with autism and Asperger's Syndrome cope with the recession and the credit crunch.

UK Autism Campaigner Lee Scott MP shortlisted for e-Politix Disability Award 2008

Autism News — Tue, 11 Nov 2008 09:52:57 -0600

(London, UK) A leading autism campaigner in the House of Commons in the Palace of Westminster in London, Lee Scott MP for Ilford North has been shortlisted for the prestigious e-Politix Disability Champion Award for 2008. Scott has been a powerful advocate, speaking out in the British parliament on behalf of parents, carers, children and adults with autism and Asperger's Syndrome. He has championed the cause of autism in the House of Commons.

Autism agency urges PM to increase Tax Credits

Autism News — Wed, 01 Oct 2008 10:50:25 -0500

(London, UK) Saturday 4th October sees the UK's biggest ever event to End Child Poverty. According to organisers The Campaign to End Child Poverty, thousands are expected at the march from Millbank to Trafalgar Square. Parents, carers and children with autism and Asperger's Syndrome will also be joining this march. A UK based charity, the UK Autism Foundation has appealed for urgent help for families with autism who are below the poverty line.

Lee Scott MP opens new offices of UK Autism Foundation

Autism News — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 08:50:17 -0500

Lee Scott MP recently visited South Woodford in East London in the United Kingdom to open the offices of a new autism charity for a new generation, the UK Autism Foundation.

UK Autistic Teenager found after Hospital Blunder

Autism News — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 01:15:36 -0500

(London, UK) A 16 year old British teenager,James Wilson who has autism, has been found by police having walked from Epping via Chelmsford to Colchester in Essex, after a massive hospital blunder. Mrs Lash Wilson, mother of James has called on the Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Secretary of State for Health Alan Johnson to launch an inquiry as how a vulnerable teenager with autism was allowed out of Goodmayes Hospital in Essex to go to the cornershop unsupervised.

Leading guitarist Jon Sterry rocks for UK Autism Foundation Dinner

Autism News — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 08:48:26 -0500

The highly acclaimed guitarist, Jon Sterry will rock for the UK Autism Foundation at the first ever Redbridge Community Dinner for Autism scheduled to be held on Saturday 12th July at 7 pm. The community dinner will be held at the All Saints Church Hall in Inman's Row in Woodford Green, Essex.

Lady Uddin urges Gordon Brown to launch an Autism Taskforce

Autism News — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 08:01:51 -0600

Lady Uddin, a peer from the House of Lords in London has urged British Prime Minister Gordon Brown to launch an Autism Task Force to consult widely and work in partnership with government departments, parents groups, community organisations, charities and the voluntary sector.

Autism Awareness Week: Lee Scott MP calls for ring fenced funding

Autism News — Wed, 03 Oct 2007 04:59:06 -0500

(Westminster, UK) Lee Scott, member of parliament for Ilford North and member of the House of Commons Select Committee on Health has called on the Prime Minister Gordon Brown to provide ring fenced funding for Autism Services undertaken by local authorities. His call was issued on the 'Autism Action' DVD released by the Autism Awareness Campaign UK in Autism Awareness Week.

Autism Action DVD released in Autism Awareness Week appealing to Gordon Brown

Autism News — Tue, 02 Oct 2007 07:21:17 -0500

(London, UK) Autism campaigners in Great Britain have released an appeal to UK Prime Minister Gordon Brown and Children's Secretary Ed Balls in a DVD titled 'Autism Action.' The DVD has been released by the Autism Awareness Campaign UK to coincide with Autism Awareness Week in the UK which runs from 1st October - 7th October 2007.The 'Autism Action' film is directed by Ian McLeod.

Autism Awareness Campaign: Gordon Brown must tackle Autism Issues

Autism News — Fri, 01 Jun 2007 06:50:08 -0500

The head of the Autism Awareness Campaign UK, Ivan Corea has urged the Prime Minister-in-Waiting, Gordon Brown (Chancellor of the Exchequer) to tackle the issues concerning autism when he takes over as Prime Minister on 27th June. There are 587,900 people with autism in the United Kingdom. Many still suffer as a result of the postcode lottery to education, health, specialist speech therapy and respite care.