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Category: COVID-19

Good News Story – Breaking Down Barriers

Breaking Down Barriers   V has autism, along with his twin brother who is also on the spectrum, so when his routine was rudely interrupted by the Coronavirus lockdown, he found it very difficult. His Community Wellbeing Group at Talkback was to continue online, there was no alternative; but would V engage? “He doesn’t use […]

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

Following the government’s latest advice on social distancing, Talkback have taken the difficult decision to temporarily close its physical day services from 3.30pm on Wednesday 25th March. We strongly believe that doing this is in the best interest of those that attend the service as well as the staff who work for us. In the […]

Online Activity Sessions

Here is one of our weekly programmes for our Members! It’s important to stay fit, healthy, active & happy during Social Distancing. Members can email sarah.olumese@talkback-uk.com to join your friends in these classes!  

We Are Here For You

We Are Here For You

We are sharing important updates, resources and advice on this special page, to help you keep safe and well. Find out how we are staying connected and what opportunities we are providing.  

Talkback's Annual Impact Report 2025

We’re thrilled to release our Annual Impact report for 2025. Working across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Milton Keynes and Luton, this year has been one of meaningful progress, connection and personal development for our members.

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18 onwards:
Adult Social Care Funded Provision

Amongst other services, we provide:

  • Personal development and social skills
  • Independent living, including cooking and general household tasks
  • Practical skills, including woodworking and other trade-based activities
  • Travel and money management training
  • Relationship development and creating social networks
  • Sports and wellbeing, including mindfulness, healthy eating and managing anxiety
  • The Performing Arts – drama, dance, music and arts.
  • Employment – full time and supported
  • Art Therapy
  • Social friendship groups

16-25 years old:
Education Provider

Amongst other services, we provide:

  • Education support to individuals in colleges including Bucks College Group, Berkshire College of Agriculture and Reading College
  • Individual Learning Packages based on an individual’s Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) outcomes
  • Bespoke, community life skills education support packages
  • Creative opportunities using expressive arts, creative media and a variety of social groups
  • Relationship guidance and help building social networks
  • Life skills training to move towards independent living
  • Travel training
  • Employability skills building
  • Work experience and Supported Internship opportunities

Up to 18 years old:
Transitions work

Amongst other services, we:

  • Provide individual and group transition programmes to help people move from school to college and minimise anxiety
  • Provide information, advice and guidance to mainstream schools with a SEN department, and to specialist schools for secondary ages
  • Offer bespoke Travel Training packages for schools
  • Help co-create sport-based partnerships
  • Run parent and carer information events 
Talkback developing a world of possibilities
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