Why is shopping difficult for autistic people
Many autistic people struggle with shopping environments. Whilst every person with autism presents differently, many on the spectrum struggle with things like noise, smells and sound. (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)
Help for hidden disabilities
Customers with a hidden condition such as autism, diabetes, hearing loss, or multiple sclerosis often need a little extra help in-store (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)
Sunflower lanyards
Sainsbury’s and Argos announce national rollout of hidden disability sunflower lanyard scheme (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)
MKCC help for autistic children
The Local Offer provides information, support and signposting for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) from birth to 25 years, their parents and carers, practitioners and professionals. (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July […]
Adult Social Care help
Information about adult social care (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)
Health and Wellbeing Living Well
How and where we live, work and play can have a strong impact on our health and wellbeing (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)
Care and support needs
Identifying your care and support needs as an autistic adult or carer (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)
Freedom of Information (FOI) Act
Under The Freedom of Information Act any person or organisation has the right to request information held by the Council (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)
Information Commissioner’s Office
Get copies of your data, make a complaint, get your data from a public body (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)
MKCC Comments,compliments and complaints
Find out more about making complaints or telling us when you are happy with a service you have received. (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)
Mental health
Advice, guidance and useful resources. (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)
Other conditions – Anxiety for adults
Anxiety is a feeling of unease, such as worry or fear, that can be mild or severe. (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)
Other conditions – Depression for adults
Depression is more than simply feeling unhappy or fed up for a few days. (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)
Inpatient mental health hospitals
Useful advice, resources, and strategies for autistic people who have been admitted to a mental health hospital. (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)
Garden Maintenance help
Garden maintenance for elderly or disabled council tenants (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)
MKCC Housing
Useful advice on how we can help with your housing situation (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)
Help if you find it difficult to manage in your current home
Community Alarm, Adaptations, Supported Housing for Older People and Care Homes (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)
Adult Social Care Assessment (Care and Support Needs)
Identifying your care and support needs (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)
Adult Social Care Eligibility
Deciding if your needs will be met by the council (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)
MKCC Comments, compliments and complaints for Local Offer
How to provide comments, compliments and complaints for Local Offer (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)
Personal Budgets and Care and Support Planning
Council managed support and Direct Payments (organising your own care) (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)
Carers MK
Carers MK supports unpaid carers and young carers in Milton Keynes aged 8 – 98+. (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)
Carer’s Trust help for Carers
Together, we’re making life better for every unpaid carer in the UK. (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)
Social care
The support available for autistic adults and children, and carers. (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)
Support available to Carers
Social care for carers in England (This information has been checked to ensure it is still current and has the correct link; it will be checked again in July 2025.)
