What is Autism Friendly Surrey (AFC)?
Autistic people have told us they have difficulty using many community facilities, like shops and businesses, health centres and leisure centres.
We want to make Surrey an inclusive community that welcomes, supports, and values autistic people, families, carers, and friends.
There are 5 Autism Friendly Community Groups, in line with the Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) 5 "Places" across Surrey. The groups are:
- Autism Friendly East Surrey
- Autism Friendly Surrey Downs
- Autism Friendly Northwest Surrey
- Autism Friendly Guildford and Waverley
- Autism Friendly Frimley
On 1st April 2025, Autism by Experience became the lead partner in the Surrey County Council Autism Friendly Communities project.
Aims of Autism Friendly Surrey
- Autistic people to be able to use local facilities as easily as anyone else
- Autistic people to have equal access to their local communities and to be valued as part of their community
- Autistic people's voices are heard throughout this work so that they are fully involved
- To change the way that organisations work, so that autistic people can use local facilities more easily and no one is left behind.
- To improve understanding of autism and neurodiversity
- To share information and resources about local support and partner organisations.
Join your Autism Friendly Community
If you would like to join your local autism friendly community group, please visit the sign-up page on Autism by Experience's website.
If you want to get in touch or need help completing this form, please contact: AFC@autismbyexperience.co.uk
