The Accessible Workshop welcomes some very special guests
Our guests were welcomed to the workshop by Neil Sainsbury, Talkback’s Head of Adult Services, who introduced them to Marcus, Jay and Lewis, members of The Accessible Workshop. They gave the MPs a tour, talked about items they had made and gave a demonstration of the work they do. Neil commented: “It was so wonderful […]
TVP Community fund helps us continue our safety education work
Simon Steed, our Your Voice Engagement Manager, went along and was delighted to receive a cheque for Talkback for £6,160. This funding, from Thames Valley Police, will help us continue to create our personal safety short films, which are used to help inform and educate autistic people and people with a learning disability on how […]
Cuckooing awareness film and training resource
Cuckooing is a form of criminal exploitation where a person or group, often involved in drug dealing or other illegal activities, takes over someone else’s home to use it as a base for their activities. The term comes from the cuckoo bird, which lays its eggs in other birds’ nests, pushing the original offspring out. […]
Uniquely Wired Art Exhibition returns to Milton Keynes
This exhibition, will showcase a number of talented Milton Keynes based artists. Exploring and celebrating neurodiverse creativity, the exhibition will bring together a broad range of artistic mediums including; painting, printmaking, animation and 3-D design. Supported by Milton Keynes City Council the exhibition will run from Saturday 2nd November until Thursday 28th November. If you can, […]
Remember, Remember The 5th of November!
“As we draw nearer to that time of year that many people and pets dread, and have been dreading all year, it is time to look at how it affects everyone and how we can make improvements. PTSD People with PTSD spend most of their lives on high alert after suffering a traumatic incident. The […]
Join our Youth Club!
For autistic people aged 16-24 years old, at The Youth Club you can also take part in organised activities such as sports, crafts, music and much more. Based in Amersham, there is no charge to attend. Each session is supervised by fully trained Talkback staff members and, as such, we do ask that places are […]
Congratulations Arjun!
Earlier in the year, Fairhive had taken on Arjun for a, three-month, temporary role in their IT department. When this came to an end, a permanent, part-time position came up, and they asked Arjun to apply. Following his interview, he was thrilled to learn that he had been successful. Arjun commented: Â “I am very happy […]
Special COVID vaccination sessions available
These vaccination clinics are only open to autistic people or those with a learning disability, who have been invited to book their vaccine. They will be held at Stoke Mandeville and Amersham hospital, and the specialist nurses will be on hand to support people having their jabs.  The clinics will be held on: Thursday 31st […]
Stepping Stones – Postponed until the New Year
We will send out information about how this group will continue, when arrangements have been made. A new, weekly social group for all adults with learning disabilities over the age of 21. Stepping Stones has been designed to help build social relationships, develop new skills and meet new friends. Stepping Stones is the perfect place […]
Have you been affected by the Buckinghamshire Council cuts?
As of today, there are still young people awaiting their funding and agreements when they should have started college at the beginning of September. Others are having their provision cut at the most crucial time of their lives. Parents are contacting us and FACT, Bucks because they are struggling. It really shouldn’t be happening to […]
Fundraising sky high, thanks to the Flying Amigos!
We are very relieved that their Friday 13th Skydive, went well and the 13th proved to be lucky for them. Recent wind and rain had moved on and the sky was clear – perfect conditions for jumping out of an aeroplane.  All went well and the team landed safely; the only casualty was one of their […]
Come along to our Youth Club!
For autistic people aged 16-24 years old, at The Youth Club you can also take part in organised activities such as sports, crafts, music and much more. Based in Amersham, there is no charge to attend. Each session is supervised by fully trained Talkback staff members and, as such, we do ask that places are […]
