Latest updates from the learning disability and autism information hub

Book now for Managing My Health event 20 June 2025

Surrey People Group are working together with Pro-Active Community and Include on an event during learning disability week. It is taking place on 20 June at Woodhatch Place, Reigate.

The event is for people with learning disabilities and will include workshops, a marketplace and refreshments.

Date: 20 June 2025
Time: 10am to 3.30pm
Where: Woodhatch Place, Reigate, RH2 8EF

The event is to provide accessible information and skills for adults with learning disabilities focused on managing your health.

Free entry, food and refreshments provided.

Places are limited, so please Book now.

The event is supported by Unum.

Tickets are now live for The LinkAble Inclusive Games 2025!

The LinkAble Inclusive Games is taking place on 26 August 2025.

Time: 10.30am to 4pm
Where: Woking Sportsbox, Egley Rd, Woking, GU22 0AF
Cost: £8 early bird (carers free). £10 if purchased after July 23

Four exciting sports designed for all abilities! This is your chance to try:

Boccia – a precision ball game where players aim to get their balls closest to a target ball
Table Cricket – an adapted version of cricket played on a table tennis table with teams taking turns to bowl or bat, run by Surrey Indoor Cricket
Accessible Cycling – enjoy adapted bikes provided by Wheels For All meaning everyone can experience the joy of cycling
Walking Football – a slower-paced version of football, promoting inclusivity and fun, facilitated by Woking Walking football club

Y-Mania Summer Nights

Y-Mania is holding a summer nightclub experience for adults with learning disabilities. Carers go free. You must be over 18 to attend. Identification (ID) is needed. Cash bar.

Date: 6 June 2025
Time 7.30pm to 10pm
Where: YMCA Sports and Community Centre, Princes Road, Redhill, RH1 6JJ
Cost: £6 in advance or £8 at the door

To get tickets:

Email: Russell.bewley@ymcaeastsurrey.org.uk
Phone: 01737 779 979

Learning Disability Awareness Picnic in the park

The West Surrey Community Team for People with a Learning Disability (CTPLD) is hosting another Picnic in the Park to celebrate Learning Disability Awareness Week.

Date: 19 June 2025
Time: midday to 2pm
Where: Ottershaw Memorial Fields, Foxhills Road, Ottershaw, Surrey KT16 0NQ

You will get the chance to:

meet the Community Learning Disabilities Health Team
play games
play sports
enjoy some sensory and well-being activities.

Bring your own picnic lunch, drinks and something to sit on. There is disabled parking and toilets on-site. If you are coming in a high-top minibus do let them know so they can arrange to open the car park barrier.

If you need support to attend, please bring a friend, carer, or family member.

For more information:

Email: Nurses-CTPLDWest@sabp.nhs.uk
Phone: 01932 587 080

Bloomin’ Arts ‘hear I am’

Bloomin’ Arts is holding a ‘Dynamic’ show exploring the power of connection and the stories that bring us together. The performance will be signed in British Sign Language.

Date: 27 May
Time: 7pm
Where: Chequer Mead Theatre, East Grinstead, RH19 3BS
Cost: £7.50 (including booking fee)

Book tickets on the Chequer Mead Theatre website.

Contact the theatre directly for wheelchair accessible or free carers seats.

Box Office: 01342 302 000
Email: tickets@chequermead.co.uk

Appeer survey about autistic women and girls

Appeer are a Woking based community interest company who support autistic girls and women and those around them including their parents, carers and professionals. Appeer want to find out more about demand in Sheerwater and Maybury with a view to expanding their offer in this area.

There are 2 surveys:

Please share with anyone else who may be able to help.

New report - Preparing for adulthood

Think Local Act Personal (TLAP) have published a new, co-produced report, Preparing for adulthood, exploring how to ensure a smoother process for people. It shares practical recommendations based on what people said really matters:

clear and timely information
early planning
being seen as a whole person
real choice and control

Baseline dementia assessments for people with learning disabilities

The Community Teams for People with Learning Disabilities (CTPLD) do baseline dementia assessments for people with Down’s Syndrome over the age of 30. It is important to understand people’s current functioning so that if concerns are raised in the future they can be compared, helping to diagnose dementia more quickly and effectively.

GPs, carers or self-referral is through a referral form that you can get from your local CTPLD.

East Surrey:

Telephone: 01372 216 280
Email: ctpldeast@nhs.uk

West Surrey:

Telephone: 01932 587 080
Email: rxx.ctpldwest@nhs.net

Supported Loving free webinar on menstrual experiences

Supported Loving are hosting a free webinar on the menstrual experiences of autistic people, and people with learning disabilities explored through a neurodiversity-affirming lens.

Date: 4 June 2025
Time: 2pm to 3pm

Medications and My Mental Health

Medications and My Mental Health is a research study about mental health medications in the lives of people with learning disabilities. They have created a collection of information to help people be more involved in decisions about their mental health medications.

This includes conversation cards, a glossary, stories and question and answer booklets. All the resources are in easy read.

House of Lords call for evidence on the Autism Act 2009

The House of Lords Committee on the Autism Act 2009 wants to understand how well autism legislation and guidelines are working so that it can make specific, practical recommendations about what the Government should do next.

The Committee wants to hear from autistic people, their carers and supporters, people who work with autistic people and people who work on research into how to support autistic people.

Further information about the call for evidence is available online. You will be asked to respond to questions about topics you have experience in. Available in Easy Read and audio formats. You can write your response in a form or document or submit a voice recording.

The last day to submit is 2 June 2025.

Surrey Highways Open Day is back

Join Surrey Highways for a free family fun day on 14 June.

climb aboard real gritters and rollers
play games like "hook a duck"
meet the teams who keep Surrey moving
have your say on the future of our roads
fun for all ages – kids, teens, adults & grandparents welcome!

Save the date and come see what goes on behind the scenes at Surrey Highways.

Where: Merrow Depot, Merrow Lane, Guildford, GU4 7BQ
Time: 11.30am to 5.30pm (special educational needs from 10.30am to 11.30am)

Stress awareness month

We all have times when we feel low, anxious or life feels too busy. Little things, like talking to a friend or taking a moment to concentrate on your breathing, can really help us feel much better.

Everyone has stress and it is very normal. It is important to know ways to deal with it if you feel it is getting too much. Cumbria, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear have created an easy read webpage on managing your stress.

Surrey professionals: Autism suicide prevention training

Autism Oxford are offering free online training sessions for professionals in Surrey, supporting either children and young people or adults.

This training aims to give professionals tools to better support autistic individuals.

Professionals supporting children and young people:

22 May 1.30pm and 10 July 1.30pm

Professionals supporting adults:

3 June 1.30pm and 15 July 1.30pm

Each course is 2 sessions of 2.5 hours. It includes pre-learning, live sessions, and post-reflection to deepen your knowledge and skills. Certificates are provided when both parts are completed.

Email with any questions: ssp@autismoxford.org.uk

Walk-in Covid-19 Vaccinations

Walk-in covid-19 vaccination sessions for people aged 75+ and those who are eligible based on NHS criteria. No appointment necessary.

If you are unsure about your eligibility for any of the vaccinations, go along and speak to a member of the team or call 119.

Woking vaccination sessions

When: Every Friday 11 April to 13 June
Time: 10.30am to 12.30pm
Where: Peacock Centre (Bandstand Mall, Unit 5) Victoria Place, Woking, GU21 6GH

Redhill vaccination sessions

When: Every Friday 4 April to 6 June
Time: 10am to 12.30pm
Where: Belfry Shopping Centre (1st Floor), Redhill, RH1 1ST

Guildford vaccination sessions

When: Every Thursday from 17 April to 12 June between
Time: 10.30am to 12.30pm
Where: Friary Guildford (3 Floor, near the Food Court – lifts available), North Street, Guildford, GU1 4YT

There is a full list of walk-in community sessions available online.