How could and should the NAS provide support to those at risk of admission to an inpatient hospital?

Are you an autistic person who thinks they may be at risk of, or have been admitted to, an inpatient hospital (under section of the Mental Health Act) in the past?

Are you a family carer whose loved on is at risk of, or has been admitted to, an inpatient hospital (under section of the Mental Health Act)?

We are a group of families who want to encourage the National Autistic Society to provide effective case work support to autistic people and their families. Your views are really important and gratefully received. Thank you!

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* 1. Are you?

An autistic person with lived experience of being admitted to an inpatient unit or believe I may be at risk of this happening to me

A family carer of an autistic child or adult who has been in, is currently in, or is at risk of admission to, an inpatient hospital

If you are neither of these groups of people, PLEASE DO NOT COMPLETE THIS QUESTIONNAIRE. Thank you.

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* 2. What do you think were the key factors in causing your / your loved one's reaching crisis?

Factors related to Education Provision

Factors related to Health Provision, care and treatment

Factors Related to Social Care provision

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How could and should the NAS provide support to those at risk of admission to an inpatient hospital?

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* 1. Are you?

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* 2. What do you think were the key factors in causing your / your loved one's reaching crisis?

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* 3. What support do you think the NAS should offer if a child or an adult is at risk of admission to, or in inpatient units?