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The May Local Elections in Leeds

The May Local Elections in Leeds

Local elections will be held in Leeds on 7th May 2026. Our easy-read guide aims to tell you all you need to know so you're ready to vote>> Read more

Published: 23rd April, 2026

Author: Pete Hughes

Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2026

Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2026

Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences. Find out more>> Read more

Published: 13th March, 2026

Updated: 16th March, 2026

Author: Pete Hughes

Participants Needed

Participants Needed

York St John University are looking for autistic adults to share their experiences of using a wellbeing toolkit. Find out more>> Read more

Published: 16th January, 2026

Author: Pete Hughes

Autistic Research Participants Wanted

Autistic Research Participants Wanted

The University of Strathclyde are conducting a study and want to speak to autistic adults who have experienced mental health crisis services. Find out more>> Read more

Published: 26th November, 2025

Author: Pete Hughes

Annual General Meeting 2025

Annual General Meeting 2025

Our 30th Annual General Meeting will be held on Thursday 20th November at Scott Hall Church, Leeds. Find out more>> Read more

Published: 30th October, 2025

Author: Pete Hughes

Leeds City Council Appoint Neurodiversity Champion

Leeds City Council Appoint Neurodiversity Champion

Councillor John Tudor is Leeds City Council's first ever neurodiversity champion. Find out more>> Read more

Published: 29th September, 2025

Author: Pete Hughes

Managing Friendships - FREE Easy-Read Guides

Managing Friendships - FREE Easy-Read Guides

We have published two new easy-read guides to help people navigate online and offline relationships safely. Find out more>> Read more

Published: 14th July, 2025

Author: Pete Hughes

The Disabled Students' Allowance

The Disabled Students' Allowance

The Disabled Students' Allowance is a grant which gives students in the UK extra financial support while studying. Find out more>> Read more

Published: 13th May, 2025

Author: Pete Hughes

Apprenticeships at Leeds Autism Services

Apprenticeships at Leeds Autism Services

Applications are now open for 18+ Support Worker apprenticeships at Leeds Autism Services. Find out more>> Read more

Published: 26th March, 2025

Updated: 1st December, 2025

Author: Pete Hughes

Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025

Neurodiversity Celebration Week 2025

Neurodiversity Celebration Week is a worldwide initiative that challenges stereotypes and misconceptions about neurological differences. Find out more>> Read more

Published: 12th March, 2025

Updated: 17th March, 2025

Author: Pete Hughes

AutistiCon 2025 - Sponsorship Packages Available

AutistiCon 2025 - Sponsorship Packages Available

We are looking for commercial partners to help us make a difference by sponsoring our annual AutistiCon event. Generous sponsorship packages now available>> Read more

Published: 17th February, 2025

Author: Pete Hughes

Save Social Care

Save Social Care

The increase in employer national insurance rates announced by the Chancellor in her last budget could see as many as 1 in 4 not-for-profit care providers go out of business. Find out more>> Read more

Published: 13th January, 2025

Updated: 1st July, 2025

Author: Pete Hughes

PIP Guides by Leeds Autism AIM

PIP Guides by Leeds Autism AIM

Personal Independent Payment claims can be difficult to navigate. Leeds Autism AIM have created useful guides to help autistic people. Find out more>> Read more

Published: 15th November, 2024

Author: Pete Hughes

New Charity Trustees Wanted

New Charity Trustees Wanted

We are looking for new trustees for Leeds Autism Services, and are particularly interested in hearing from autistic people and parents / carers. Find out more >> Read more

Published: 20th September, 2024

Author: Pete Hughes

Temple's Great North Run - Thank You!

Temple's Great North Run - Thank You!

This September, the Temple brothers completed the Great North Run, raising a fantastic £377.60 for our charity! Find out more>> Read more

Published: 3rd September, 2024

Updated: 1st July, 2025

Author: Pete Hughes

Orange Travel Wallet Scheme

Orange Travel Wallet Scheme

Find out about the new Orange Travel Wallets designed to improve accessibility and make public transport easier to navigate if you need extra assistance Read more

Published: 8th December, 2023

Author: Danielle Furness

AutistiCon 2024 Public Survey

AutistiCon 2024 Public Survey

Help us shape the 2024 AutistiCon event by having your say in our public survey. We want to hear your thoughts. Take the survey here >> Read more

Published: 21st November, 2023

Author: Dale Bassett

Award Winning Team!

Award Winning Team!

We did it again!! Our team has won an Award at the Great British Care Awards - Regional Finals 2023! Find out how we got on >> Read more

Published: 8th November, 2023

Updated: 2nd July, 2024

Author: Danielle Furness

Anfield Abseil - Challenge complete!

Anfield Abseil - Challenge complete!

Michael and Craig have completed their Anfield Abseil Challenge. Read all about it and check out the pictures here >> Read more

Published: 20th June, 2023

Updated: 2nd August, 2023

Author: Pete Hughes

Award Winners!

Award Winners!

We're proud to announce that we recently won an award in the Great British Care Awards Regional Finals 2022! Find out more >> Read more

Published: 23rd November, 2022

Updated: 26th April, 2023

Author: Pete Hughes

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  • Love the Skin You're In

    Love the Skin You're In

    Our easy-read guide to body confidence has information and tips on how we can feel more comfortable in our own skin>>

  • Make a Donation

    Make a Donation

    Your donations will help improve the lives of autistic people and their families and help to create a more autism friendly society >>

  • University of Edinburgh - Research Participants wanted

    University of Edinburgh - Research Participants wanted

    Complete an online survey to be in with a chance of winning a £50 or £100 cash prize and help researchers get a better understanding of autism, ADHD and eating disorders>>

  • AutistiCon Event Sponsorship

    AutistiCon Event Sponsorship

    A fantastic opportunity to get your business seen at West Yorkshire's #1 neurodiversity event. Find out more>>

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  • Job vacancies

    Job vacancies

    Take a look at our latest job vacancies, relief roles and volunteering opportunities >>

  • Providing Support

    Providing Support

    Our Vocational and Community Services (VACS) have been helping autistic adults reach their true potential for over 30 years. Find out more >>

  • Support Worker (Vocational and Community Services)

    Support Worker (Vocational and Community Services)

    We are looking for fantastic support workers to join our friendly team in Leeds. Read the job description and apply today!

  • Getting an Autism Diagnosis in Leeds

    Getting an Autism Diagnosis in Leeds

    Do you think that you or someone you know may be autistic? Find out more about diagnosis and the support available >>

  • Contact Us

    Contact Us

    If you need help, advice, or want to find out more about what we do, then we would love to hear from you! Contact us here >>

  • Start a New Career With Us

    Start a New Career With Us

    Exciting opportunities available. Challenging, rewarding and fun! Apply here >>

  • About Our Bases

    About Our Bases

    We have two bases that we operate from in Leeds. Find out more about Grape Street and New Mabgate >>

  • How to Access VACS

    How to Access VACS

    We work with autistic adults of all abilities and ages. Placement is subject to referral and assessment

  • NeuroBeyond Training and Consultancy

    NeuroBeyond Training and Consultancy

    We have used our years of experience to develop training and consultancy services which get to the heart of the lived experience of neurodivergent people. Find out more>>

  • How can you tell if someone is autistic?

Grape Street serves as one of our VACS bases and our head office. See where we are located below:

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