The Accessible Workshop
Each person works from clear, structured plans on commissioned and bespoke projects. The income generated is reinvested into the enterprise or used to support our charitable partners. We also offer the opportunity to gain qualifications through NOCN accredited courses. These range from Entry Level 3 to Level 2 in Carpentry and Joinery. Additionally, we actively […]
Work Experience Groups
Each group combines practical experience with theory-based sessions to help you identify the most suitable pathway for the future. Whether it be volunteering or paid work. Our partnerships with Discover Bucks Museum, the National Paralympic Heritage Trust in Aylesbury and The Mustard Seed Cafe and Food Hub in High Wycombe, enable members to build the […]
Serving up work experience at All Saints Church
Three members of our Personal Development Skills (PDS) programme, Lifestyles group, have been taking part in a work experience placement at the Mustard Seed café at All Saints Church in High Wycombe. Every Tuesday they’ve been busy at work, taking orders, making hot drinks, taking payments, clearing and washing up. With placements such as these […]
Talkback supports Shout out for SEND conference
Talkback were delighted to take part in the Shout out for SEND conference last Wednesday. Hosted by Buckinghamshire Council, this free event took place at Adams Park and focussed on ‘Preparation for Adulthood’. The conference aimed to support young people with learning disabilities to be as ready as they can be for adulthood. The young […]
Enough is enough. It’s time we truly valued people with learning disabilities
Back in 2001, some two decades ago, the first white paper that had been written in 30 years about people with learning disabilities was released by the government. Valuing People: A New Strategy for Learning Disability in the 21st Century, promised widespread reform. At face value, its suggestions were to be welcomed – even if […]
A Future Full of Opportunity
Barriers & Discrimination A recent survey of 500 employers, conducted by the Leonard Cheshire Charity, found that 40% of hiring managers saw their ability to properly support disabled employees during the pandemic as a barrier, both in the application process and in work. Perhaps more worryingly, the same survey revealed that 20% of employers were […]
30 Seconds with The Fremantle Trust
What is it like working with Talkback? Working with Talkback has been great. We first became acquainted at a job fayre linked to the local college and quickly realised that we could support their organisation and in turn, they could support us. Talkback subsequently contacted Cherry Garth care home in summer 2020 seeking employment for […]
30 Seconds with Green Dragon Eco Farm
What is it like working with Talkback? Working with Talkback has been easy and a pleasure. We have very regular communication to ensure that we are providing the best possible service to meet their needs and to ensure that any ‘niggle’s are ironed out and dealt with immediately or relevant information is shared. […]
