Surrey County Council's Autism Strategy Aims to Prevent Tragic Incidents Like Jennifer Sharren's Daughter
Published on 4.13.25
Mental Health Support Gaps Exposed
The development of an autism strategy by Surrey County Council aims to address shortcomings in care provision, as acknowledged by Graham Wareham, chief executive of Surrey and Borders Partnership NHS Foundation Trust. This initiative follows a tragic incident involving Jennifer Sharren's daughter, who died after being failed by the medical and educational establishments that were supposed to support her.
Mandatory training is being implemented for staff to provide better support to autistic individuals with mental health needs. This includes education on how to identify and address the unique challenges faced by this population. The goal of such initiatives is to prevent similar tragedies from occurring in the future and ensure that those who need help receive it promptly.