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Social mentoring for students with autism in Higher Education
University students with autism can apply Disabled Students' Allowances (DSAs) to fund social support and mentoring. This was confirmed by the National Audit Office report Supporting people with autism through adulthood
Page 10 of the Executive Summary states: "a support package for a student with autism can legitimately include social mentoring as well as course-related support".
To read more go to www.nao.org.uk/publications/0809/autism.aspx
Standards of conduct, performance and ethics for nurses and midwives
The code is the foundation of good nursing and midwifery practice, and a key tool in safeguarding the health and wellbeing of the public.
To download copies of the code
To order copies of the code
Or contact Communications Department Nursing and Midwifery Council ,23 Portland Place,London W1B 1PZ
A Transition Guide for All Services: key information for professionals about the transition process for disabled young people
The Council for Disabled Children's publication is a must-have resource for all professionals involved in supporting disabled young people as they move from school to adulthood. It includes:
- information on statutory duties
- examples of effective practice
- checklists for meeting key obligations and minimum quality standards
Download the guide from www.transitioninfonetwork.org.uk or www.everychildmatters.gov.uk
Hard copies are also available from DCSF Publications. Please quote reference 00776-2007DOM-EN
telephone 0845 60 222 60
fax 0845 60 333 60
textphone 0845 60 555 60
email dcsf@prolog.uk.com
[Updated March 2009]
