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.
The event is supported by Unum.
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.
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:
- 30 April 10:30am
- 22 May 1:30pm and 10 July 1:30pm
Professionals supporting adults:
- 25 April 10:30am and 4 July 10:30am
- 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.
Register on Autism Oxford's website.
Email with any questions: ssp@autismoxford.org.uk
Surrey People’s Group Supported Housing Consultation
The government has passed a new law about supported housing. They want to stop bad landlords and make sure people get the support they need.
We are holding a housing consultation to learn and hear ideas from people with learning disabilities about their experience with landlords.
Where: Woodhatch Place and online
When: Friday 2 May 2025
Time: 11am to 1pm
Limited Places available, book your place now!
Autistic jobseekers peer support group recruiting new members
Spaces are available at a monthly online group for unemployed autistic adults that is free to attend, facilitated by AS Mentoring employment consultants Mark & Georgia.
The group is for autistic jobseekers (18+) who either have an autism diagnosis or are actively seeking one and who are:
unemployed or working less than 4 hours per week
able to join the online sessions independently
not currently receiving 1-2-1 neurodiversity specific employment support
When: The third Friday of the month
Time: 10am to 12pm
Until: September 2025
Limited places available.
For eligibility, information and to register your interest contact: workshops@asmentoring.co.uk
Digital support for Surrey
A new Digital Surrey website is now available, a central hub for digital inclusion resources in Surrey.
The site has information about digital support across the county, including how residents can learn new skills, access devices and sim cards, and understand topics like broadband coverage.
Get more active, feel great
Surrey Coalition for Disabled People's Active Buddies project helps people with learning disabilities and autistic people to get more active.
You can talk to one of their staff about how to be more active and where to go. They can match you with an Active Buddy volunteer who can support you to visit activities. You can also join their free monthly events.
To sign up:
Email: getactive@surreycoalition.org.uk
Phone/text: 07434 865 062
The next Get More Active Wellbeing Event is in May at Papercourt Sailing Lake.
Learn to sail in double seater Access dinghy’s or enjoy a relaxing boat ride on a Cornish Crabber or Wheels on Water boat.
Where: Papercourt Sailing Club, Polesden Lane, Ripley, GU23 6JX
When: Friday 16 May at 12 noon
Email: katy.hubbard@surreycoalition.org.uk or guy.hill@surreycoalition.org.uk
SMS/Phone: Katy 07545 865 062 or Guy 07305 009 869
Trading Standards webinar 6 May
Sign up for the next Buckinghamshire and Surrey Trading Standards webinar that includes:
- spotting and stopping a scam
- how to report scams and frauds
- find out how to protect yourself and others from this crime
Crimestoppers:
- who are Crimestoppers
- what they do
- our campaigns and getting involved
When: Tuesday 6 May 10am to 11:30am
The webinar will be subtitled and have a live British Sign Language (BSL) translator.
New language hub and jargon buster
A new Language Hub and Jargon Buster are now live on the Think Local Act Personal (TLAP) website. These resources are designed to explore the impact of language, challenge jargon, and promote the use of more human language.
Surrey Wheelchair Service meet and greet 16 May 2025
Register online to attend Surrey Wheelchair Service’s meet and greet followed by a chance to have your say about their service.
Date: Friday 16 May
Time: 1pm to 2pm
Where: Unit 2B, Kingsway Business Park, Forsyth Road, Woking, Surrey, GU21 5SA
Autistic Burnout Network Conference 17 May 2025
Autistic burnout is a very serious issue, and it is vital that parents, autistic people and professionals working with autistic people understand it so that they know what support is appropriate. Autistic burnout can lead to serious mental health problems and a higher risk of suicide.
The Autistic Burnout Network Conference is a 1-day virtual conference and includes lived experience neurodivergent speakers including Educational Psychologist Dr Joanne Riordan, Nurse Practitioner Laura Hellfeld and Clinical Psychologist Dr Alice Nicholls.
Date: 17 May 2025
Time: 9am to 6.15pm
Where: Online
Tickets: Parents, non-professionals and individuals to donate what they can afford. Professionals to pay full amount of £44.04
Morrisons supporting neurodivergent shoppers with sensory support boxes
To mark World Autism Acceptance Month, Morrisons has paired with the National Autistic Society to introduce Sensory Support Boxes in its supermarkets across the UK. These boxes contain items such as fidget balls, spinners, and squish mats designed to help autistic and neurodivergent customers manage anxiety and have a more comfortable shopping experience.
Customers can request these boxes at the customer service kiosk at the start of their shopping trip. The Sensory Support Boxes are expected to be available in all approximately 500 Morrisons supermarkets by May.
Are you aware of the Pegasus Scheme?
April is World Autism Acceptance Month, an opportunity to raise awareness and create a society where autistic people are supported, understood, and empowered.
It is estimated that 700,000 people in the UK have a diagnosis of autism - around 1 in 100 people.
Surrey Police know that some people with autism can find it difficult to communicate with them. This is where the Pegasus scheme can help. To make contact easier and save time in an emergency, you can pre-register your information with them for free.
There is also more information and guidance about the Pegasus Card on the Learning disability and autism hub webpage,
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: 10.00am 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.
Bowel Cancer Awareness Month
April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month. Bowel Cancer screening is now available to everyone aged 54 to 74 when they become eligible. It will soon also include 50 to 53 years olds too. The NHS will automatically send a kit through the post every 2 years. The test can be done in the comfort of your own home. Make sure you do it when you do get one through your letter box.
You can find out more about bowel cancer screening on the NHS bowel cancer screening.
You can learn about bowel cancer and about screening on the cancer screening web page on the learning disability and autism hub.
Guildford social club for adults with learning disabilities
Lockwood Social Club in Guildford will be re-starting monthly events. The club is for adults with learning disabilities and their friends, family and carers. There is a DJ, a licensed bar selling low cost drinks and a sensory chill-out zone. Food is available from 5:30pm and can be pre-ordered online. For the opening night on 16 April, entry will be free and includes a soft drink (subject to availability).
Date: Wednesday 16 April
Time: 7pm to 9pm
Where: Lockwood Centre, Slyfield, Guildford GU1 1RR
For more information:
Email: lockwoodsocialclub@gmail.com
Phone: 07378 756 107
Mayhem Spring Disco
Mayhem is holding a Spring Disco at the Fiery Bird in Woking. Join them for a night of top tracks, dancing and fun.
Date: Saturday 3 May 2025
Time: 7 to 11 pm
Age: 18+
Cost: £7 per person (carers also need to buy a ticket)
Venue: The Fiery Bird, 32 Goldsworth Rd, Woking GU21 6JT
For more information:
Email: info@linkable.org.uk
Phone: 01483 770 037