An MP joined an autism and ADHD voluntary community group to take part in one of its social gatherings.

North Oxfordshire MP Victoria Prentis recently joined the community group, Bicester Autism/ADHD, for one of its coffee mornings.

Ms Prentis was able to see first-hand how the group, made up of parents and carers who have family members with additional needs, support one another.

Speaking after the visit, Ms Prentis said: “It was good to join Bicester Autism/ADHD for one of their coffee mornings.

“This brilliant voluntary group is made up of parents and carers who have family members with additional needs.

“They support one another with regular informal events including coffee mornings, pub nights and family sessions.

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“Everyone is welcome, whether they have a diagnosis or not, to join and share their experiences.

“We discussed the difficulties facing both parents and children with additional needs, focusing on the provision of education and social care services within Oxfordshire.

“I spoke to a number of parents about their experiences of accessing and using local services.

“Following the meeting, I have asked the Chief Executive of Oxfordshire County Council for a meeting to discuss this important issue.”

Bicester Autism/ADHD is a voluntarily run group made up of parents and carers who have family members with autism.

Its aim is to support, exchange knowledge and ideas whilst raising awareness and increasing understanding within the community.  

 

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This story was written by Matthew Norman, he joined the team in 2022 as a Facebook community reporter.

Matthew covers Bicester and focuses on finding stories from diverse communities.

Get in touch with him by emailing: Matthew.norman@newsquest.co.uk

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