Learning Disabilities and Autism Programme

Improving health and life chances for people with learning disabilities and autism in Lambeth.

Latest Learning Disabilities and Autism Programme posts (see all →)

  1. April is Autism Acceptance Month, and we’re marking this by sharing reflections from colleagues in Lambeth Council’s Staff Disability Forum about what helps create an autism‑friendly workplace.

    More than one in 100 people are autistic, and autism is often under‑diagnosed, particularly among women and girls – so many staff and residents will have lived experience, even if they don’t have a formal diagnosis.

  2. Lambeth’s Annual Public Health Report 2025 focuses on food justice – the principle that everyone has the right to affordable, nutritious, and culturally appropriate food. It highlights how food insecurity in Lambeth is not just about hunger but also about access to food that supports health, dignity, and community.