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 […]
An Autumn Reflection by Nicola Martin
To some people it is still a time of the year for being productive, which is true. I also see it as the nights are drawing in, the weather begins to change and so we spend more time indoors. The productive side for me comes from getting everything ready to be warm and cosy over […]
Good luck to the Flying Amigos!
The Flying Amigos were founded by Stephen Brown and Carl Devereux, in 2016. In a moment of madness, Carl challenged Stephen to a bungee jump knowing he had a fear of heights. Stephen agreed, but only if they raised over £1,000 for charity. They very quickly hit that target. And the Flying Amigos was born. […]
