Bluebird Care Merton is supporting 2021’s Autism Awareness Week

Bluebird Care Merton is supporting Autism Awareness Week 2021, an annual campaign run by the National Autistic Society from 29th March - 4th April.

Bluebird Care Merton is supporting Autism Awareness Week 2021, an annual campaign run by the National Autistic Society from 29^th March - 4^th April.

The week is centred around the internationally recognised Autism Awareness Day which takes place on the 2^nd April and encourages people to take part in a full 7 days of activities to help raise money and awareness for the National Autistic Society.

The Light It Up Blue campaign encourages people to wear blue on the 2^nd of April in support of understanding and acceptance for people with autism.

There are around 700,000 people in the UK who are on the autism spectrum – that’s 1 in 100 people. If you include families too, it affects over 2.8 million people across the country. It is a ‘hidden’ disability, meaning that you cannot always tell if someone is autistic. Autism is incurable but getting the right support can make a big difference to people’s lives.

The National Autistic Society is the UK’s largest provider of specialist autism services and supports over 100,000 people every year through a network of dedicated staff and volunteers.

Jay Patel, Managing Director at Bluebird Care Merton, said:

“There are many ways to fundraise and bring about awareness of autism whilst social distancing. These could include an online quiz, wearing something blue, starting a Facebook fundraiser or going for a run in your local park. Let’s work virtually together and help transform the lives of the members of our community who live with autism.”

We hope to raise awareness of the condition across Merton and improve the support that those living with autism receive. If you would like to get involved and help to fundraise, you can find out more information at https://www.autism.org.uk/get-involved

Bluebird Care is a leading, award-winning provider of home and live-in care, specialising in working with customers who live with dementia, physical disabilities and many other acute and chronic conditions. Bluebird Care work alongside their customers’ families, social services and the NHS to ensure each person receives the care they need.

Bluebird Care offers a unique service of tailored care visits which range from anything from 45 minutes to full live-in support. As well as personal care they also help with meal preparation, welfare checks, shopping, social trips, visits to the hospital and provide extra support for post-discharge customers.

For more details contact Bluebird Care by calling 020 8687 5745, emailing merton@bluebirdcare.co.uk, or by visiting their website at www.bluebirdcare.co.uk/merton