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Stepping Forward works to facilitate and accelerate access to essential services, information, resources
and life opportunities so that all people affected by disability can live a full life.

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The film ‘The Reason I Jump’, inspired by Naoki Higashida’s book of the same name, was released in the USA this weekend. Jes & her mother Mary Penn-Timity – co-Director and founder of the Sierra Leone Autistic Society (SLAS) feature. In response to offers of support as a result of publicity around the film, SLAS […]

The DLA/PIP service continues by phone for now. We know that lots of people are experiencing changed financial circumstances. If you are not sure if you may be entitled to support, eg for Carers Allowance or Universal Credit, contact us for a telephone appointment with our Benefits Adviser. Email: info@stepping-forward.org.uk and we will get back […]

The attached NHS letter clarifies treatment guidelines for people with learning disabilities, autism and other diagnoses. There was some initial misinformation about access to treatment, which have now been clarified by NHS. The attached doc should be shared with clinicians on admission so there is no confusion; health workers are under huge amounts of pressure […]

Stepping Forward works to facilitate and accelerate access to essential services, information, resources and life opportunities so that all people affected by disability can live a full life.

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Stepping Forward works to facilitate and accelerate access to essential services, information, resources
and life opportunities so that all people affected by disability can live a full life.