COVID Update – 28th February 2022
Although, there is no longer a legal requirement for people with coronavirus (COVID-19) infection to self-isolate, the public health advice for people with any of the main symptoms of COVID-19 or a positive test result is to stay at home and avoid contact with other people. What we are doing Our premises are cleaned twice […]
COVID Update January 2022
Talkback would like to reassure all staff, members, their parents, and carers, as well as visitors to our buildings, that we are following the Public Health guidance issued by the Government and its agencies. We continue to follow the Department of Health and Social Care COVID requirements and will do our best to keep face […]
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates: 4th January 2021 Following the announcement by the Prime Minister this evening, the UK will be entering a new national lockdown. We regret to announce that our building based services are currently closed. Talkback will continue to operate a full virtual service to it’s students and members. Details of these will be […]
Closure of Services, Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update: 19th December 2020 Unfortunately due to Buckinghamshire and Berkshire going into TIER 4 and the ongoing COVID situation TALKBACK will be closing all services from Monday 21st December 2020 to Monday 4th January 2020. If you need to talk to someone urgently or need support regarding the coronavirus then please call Buckinghamshire […]
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Good News Story – Darron’s Leap
Darron has made an incredible journey recently. Initially Darron did not feel comfortable speaking on the phone however now he is feeling confident enough within a couple of months to join a Disco Dance session and show us all what a fantastic dancer he is! Staff never gave up on him and knew he […]
What Kindness Means To Me
Written by Heather – Talkback member WHAT KINDNESS MEANS TO ME 1.Helping family 2. Doing shopping for mum. 3. Collect mum medication at chemist. 4. Buy anything else for mum i.e.wool, etc. 5. Taking mum to hospital appointments. 6. Phoning friends to see if they are ok. 7. Shopping for friend who don’t have cars […]
Good News Story – Dancing Into Talkback
#LDWeek2020 #TalkbackTogether Talkback have been very generous in making their virtual sessions available to anyone who wants to join in and not just members. My sister Joanne, who is not currently a Talkback member, has been really enjoying taking part in the dance sessions. She loves everything to do with music and has been missing […]
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Learning Disability Week 2020
Learning Disability Week this year will take place on 15th – 21st June. It is has been a difficult time during this pandemic for everyone. Many people with Learning Disabilities have not been able to have usual freedoms in life that we all enjoy. We have not been able to meet with friends or family, […]
Think, Feel, Belong Update
Think, Feel, Belong has been created for people with learning disabilities and/ or autism who have wellbeing and/ or mental health needs, are socially isolated, at risk of crisis, or are otherwise vulnerable in Reading Although weekly sessions cannot happen due to COVID-19, we are still here for you. If you live in Reading and […]
CAMEO Update
Come And Meet Each Other offers support for people with autism to make new friends, socialise with each other, try new things and receive information in Reading. Although weekly sessions cannot happen due to COVID-19, we are still here for you. If you live in Reading and would like to socialise over the phone, we […]
