Resources for neurodivergent and disabled community in Brent

NHS support:

• Adult Autism Diagnostic Service: Supporting adults in Brent who have registered with a GP. The services include pre-assessment, diagnostic assessment, signposting and referrals. 

Email: cnwl.autismreferrals@nhs.net
Telephone Number: 020 8238 0900

Website: https://www.cnwl.nhs.uk/services/adult-autism-diagnostic-service#:~:text=The%20Adult%20Autism%20Diagnostic%20Service,diagnostic%20assessment%20for%20autism 

Local support:

• Autism Care Navigation Service: This service is for residents in Brent who are diagnosed with autism or currently are on the waiting list for a diagnosis. The care navigator will support in referrals to services, accessing local and voluntary groups, as well as receiving information and advice about health and social care.

Email: carenavigator@advocacyproject.org.uk.
Website: https://www.advocacyproject.org.uk/home/advocacy/healthwatch/autism-care-navigation-service-brent/ 

• Autism-Friendly Cafe: The best place to go for adults with autism or waiting to get a diagnosis. It allows like-minded people to make friends and share experiences in a relaxed setting.

  Every Thursday from 1pm

  Chalk Hill Community Centre, 113 Chalkhill Road, Wembley Street, Wembley, HA8 9FX 

   

• Brent Play Association: A local charity for special needs young adults in Alperton, Brent. The staff provide care, recreation and a range of opportunities to support the development of their clients. The activities there consist of art, chair-based yoga, dance and more to enable the adults to reach their potential and expand their skills.

Email: info@brentplay.org 
Telephone Number: 0208 998 9986  
Website: http://www.brentplay.org/services.htm 

Ground Floor, Peppermint Heights, Northwick Road, Alperton, HA0 1LG

• John Billam Resource Centre: A place for adults with autism aged 18 to 65. With a variety of offerings such as employment support, health and wellbeing sessions, creative art programmes and more, there is something for everyone to enjoy.

• New Millennium Day Centre: The centre is open to anyone who lives in Brent aged 18 or over who has been diagnosed with a physical disability or a learning disability. They promote learning skills and abilities through avenues such as arts and crafts, IT classes, and social skills building.

Website: https://www.brent.gov.uk/adult-social-care/health-and-wellbeing/day-centres/new-millennium-day-centre 
Telephone Number: 020 8937 6521