COUNTY: The Government has made £1.2 million of funding available to improve local autism services and increase awareness.

The funding is available as part of Think Autism, the update to the 2010 Adult Autism Strategy For England. Local authorities, NHS, commercial and voluntary organisations or individuals with autism in co-production with any of the above are all encouraged to apply. The deadline for applications is 5pm on August 26.

Visit www.gov.uk/government/ publications/autism-innovation-fund-apply-for-grants-to-improve-local-services.