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To celebrate Autism Awareness Week, Lifeways sets wellbeing challenge for people we support and colleagues

Did you know around 1 in 100 adults in the UK live with autism?

At Lifeways, many of the almost 5,000 individuals who are supported by our 11,000 colleagues are on the autistic spectrum. 

Ray, an individual Lifeways supports, awarded by Worcestershire High Sheriff for volunteer work

Ray, who’s an individual we support at Lifeways, has been awarded by the High Sheriff of Worcestershire for his volunteer work.

How Ashley, Holly, and Paul thrive at our Lifeways supported living services

Ashley, Holly, and Paul live at three separate Lifeways supported living services across the country. Here, we tell their stories of transitioning from other services and settings, and how they came to thrive with us.

Avon Place, a Lifeways purpose-built supported living service in Warwickshire, set to welcome up to 6 people in June

The final stages of construction are well under way for Avon Place, a new purpose-built supported living service in Studley, Warwickshire, with the service set to open in June.

Can supported living be the right setting for adults who live with autism? Yes!

Can supported living be the right setting for adults who live with autism? Absolutely. 

‘I feel I’m becoming more independent:’ How Kirsty moved from her mum and dad’s house to a Lifeways supported living service

For Kirsty, moving to her own place from her mum and dad’s house was a big step – and she was nervous at first. But now she’s settled in, she’s delighted with her new home.