
Autism Lead for @NHSEnglandLDN. NHSE Public Champion for Personalised Care. I'm #ActuallyAutistic. All views/opinions my own
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Autism Lead with @NHSEnglandLDN, working on the autism programme and strategy for London. Pleased and proud to be in this role as an #ActuallyAutistic person
Oh gosh - closing my curtains before the end of the working day... feels so different now the clocks have gone back
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Andrew Carpenter π (NHS London) retweeted
Can you support our call for an All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Hypermobility & Neurodivergence ? BodyBrain
π2 minute form
Please scan the QR code or use the
LINK: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/8p0kβ¦
#Hypermobility #Neurodivergence
Dear @santanderuk, whilst I have genuinely appreciated the kindness of your bereavement service, I'm not sure getting an email asking me if I would recommend your bank based on my recent interaction is an appropriate time... can't you turn these off for such circumstances?
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PhD study on #autistic identity looking for participants: yorksj.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/β¦
What's the best portrayal of an autistic character you've seen on screen? I know I'm behind the times, but I've just watched Mr Mercedes on Netflix and Justine Lupe playing Holly Gibney was great, I thought.
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Andrew Carpenter π (NHS London) retweeted
Following the chaotic and ill-judged decision to abolish NHSE, the DH+ is set to take over and run the NHS,β¦ in 300 working days. myemail.constantcontact.com/β¦
Mixed feelings - the annual sadness of taking down the Xmas decorations, but the joy of seeing snow starting to fall outside...
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Petition on asking Govt to properly assess the impact of the cuts and structural changes in NHS systems if you want to sign it - gbr01.safelinks.protection.oβ¦
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That wonderful feeling of signing off work for the last time this year... Merry Christmas everyone!
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Andrew Carpenter π (NHS London) retweeted
Our paper has recently been published in @AutismAdulthood:
βTrapped in a No-Win Situationβ: A Qualitative Exploration of Autistic Adultsβ Experiences of Loneliness
tinyurl.com/2yeuch6j Co-authored with @LauraMayCrane and @annaremington @CRAE_IOE @IOE_London @ucl
Andrew Carpenter π (NHS London) retweeted
New study about autism shows that Social camouflaging of autistic traits "often used as a coping strategy, is associated with the presence and severity of eating disorder symptoms." pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/4109β¦
I love all things Snoopy!
The kids are going to LOVE this! A free trail featuring a dozen Snoopy sculptures to seek out londonist.com/london/christmβ¦
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Andrew Carpenter π (NHS London) retweeted
Are you a parent of an ADHD/autistic child living in North-West London? Join our FREE webinar to learn how to support your neurodivergent child with calm, connection-based strategies using the Low Arousal Approach. Sign up here: eventbrite.co.uk/e/less-streβ¦
Andrew Carpenter π (NHS London) retweeted
I am Proud to announce the Personalised Care Awards London Region on 1.12.25 at St Thomasβ Hospital, Governorβs Hall SE1 7EH -
Nominations open on the 5th September & will run for 6 weeks- letβs show & celebrate our amazing work / staff / residents &communities in London











