Push for Action launches in parliament

On Tuesday 14 May, we launched our new Push for Action campaign in Parliament. More than 60 MPs came to find out what we are calling for and offer their support. 

With the help of our wonderful ambassadors, Daniel, Machita, Marco, Sam and Indi, we spoke to each MPs about some of the challenges facing their constituents with autism and their families. We told MPs about The NAS' new research, showing that despite much progress across the country, 70% of adults with autism are still not getting the support they need. Many MPs remember the groundbreaking Autism Act 2009 and want to help us realise its aim to improve the lives of adults affected by the disability. 

MPs were particularly impressed by the campaign website and were interested to check out how much progress their local authority has made (see picture), and how it compares to neighbouring councils. We showed them how their constituents could comment on the website too, so they could share their views and experiences of local services, helping to hold the local authority to account. 

Support from MPs can be vital if we are to achieve real change at local and national level. They can help persuade the council to take action on improving local support and put pressure on the Government by raising autism during parliamentary debates or in parliamentary questions. 

To send a message to your MP about what support for adults is like in your area, sign up to the campaign and leave a message in the box.