We are delighted to be exhibiting at the event to talk about the work we do and answer any questions you may have.
Currently in Buckinghamshire there are over 2,400 people with learning difficulties and over 5,000 autistic people, many of whom are not accessing activities or services available to them. The Access All Areas event aims to showcase the fantastic range of services, which can help support autistic people or those who have additional needs, to live a fulfilled, independent, and healthy life.
Organised by Buckinghamshire Council in partnership with Buckinghamshire Integrated Care Board, the event will take place in two locations. The first at The Gateway in Aylesbury on 16th October between 10am and 4pm and the second in High Wycombe at the Highcrest Academy on 26th October, from 10am to 4pm.
Who can attend?
The free events are aimed at autistic children, young people, and adults and/or those with a learning disability. Carers, family members, friends and care workers are also able to attend.
What happens at the events?
Both events will feature information stands and interactive learning activities from charities and services who work to support and promote equality for autistic people and/or those with a learning disability. This includes NHS teams who will be promoting health checks and checks that can be done at home. These are a proactive way of picking up on health concerns, helping people stay as healthy as possible. Health professionals will be on hand to talk through what to expect from an annual health check and answer questions.
Other highlights at the event include sporting activities, which are open to everyone. There will also be advice on how to get your voice heard to make changes within public services.
There will be designated breakaway areas for anyone needing some time-out and specific quiet hours between 10am to 11am and 3pm to 4pm.
Dr Sian Roberts, Mental Health, and Learning Disability Clinical Director for Buckinghamshire said: “People with a learning disability have worse physical and mental health than people without a learning disability. Our challenge is to close this gap and to reduce the numbers of people who die prematurely from preventable causes.”
“Access All Areas will showcase the fantastic range of services that is available for people with learning disabilities in Buckinghamshire that can support living and staying well.”
There will be over 40 exhibitors from health, care, housing, fitness, social and wellbeing sectors. As well as plenty of hands-on demonstrations.
How can I book a space?
You can book your free Access All Areas tickets online:
1. North Bucks (Aylesbury) 16 October
2. South Bucks (High Wycombe) 26 October
3. For more information on the Access All Areas events visit the website.
