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In December, we welcomed our new Head of IT and Data Services, Zahir Yasin, to Autism Together. Along with grabbing some photos with Zahir, we asked him if he'd pen a little bio of himself to share with staff… "Hi, I’m Zahir, and I bring to my role as Head of IT and Data Services a career dedicated to using technology and data to make a positive impact. "Over the past two decades, I’ve worked across multiple industries - commercial, public, and non-profit - leading technology-driven transformation and building high-performing teams across North America, Asia, and Europe. My experience includes advanced analytics, AI innovation, and enterprise technology strategy, always with a focus on improving outcomes for people and organisations. "I’ve scaled global teams, modernised platforms, and introduced practices that unlock efficiency, insight, and resilience. But beyond the technology, what drives me is helping others, whether that’s empowering colleagues through digital confidence or ensuring systems serve a greater purpose. I believe firmly in using technology and data for good. "It’s great to be back doing something with true purpose at Autism Together, shaping a digital strategy that strengthens security, compliance, and innovation while supporting the incredible work our organisation does every day." Welcome to the team, Zahir.
In November 2025, a group from Autism Together represented the charity at the Great British Care Awards in Manchester! We were very proud to get a Highly Commended award in the Co-Production category. Huge congratulations to our Learning Culture team, who were shortlisted for this award. We were also recognised in two other categories, with Autism Together shortlisted in the Care Home Employer Award, and our Admissions Team shortlisted for the Care Assessor Award. The judges explained why they picked the Learning Culture team for a commendation, saying: “Autism Together, a Wirral-based charity, provides specialist support for autistic adults and delivers Oliver McGowan Mandatory Training. Through co-production, Experts by Experience with lived autism or learning disability knowledge actively shape and deliver training, enhancing staff understanding, confidence, and inclusion, while fostering empowerment, wellbeing, and meaningful participation in decision-making." Well done to all our staff for contributing to Autism Together's success, as we continue to be named amongst the very best care providers in the North West and across the UK, too. Being recognised and shortlisted in awards like these is testament to the hard work and dedication shown by all our teams.
