Berkshire Autism Alert Card now available in Wokingham Borough
Following the launch in Wokingham on Friday 11th June card applications are now being accepted.
The cards are available free of charge to anyone with an Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) subject to required proof being sent.
The card can be shown if an individual finds themselves in a situation where they cannot easily explain their behaviour and gives some simple advice, the person’s name and emergency contact details.
The cards are being distributed by Berkshire Autistic Society, they will also supply free information leaflets, posters, window stickers and advice on request.
To download a leaflet about the card click here.
To download an application form click here.
To download a leaflet of useful facts click here this information is being provided to Police and other emergency services.
ASD Family Help Customer Service Questionnaire
We need feedback on the services we provide, if you have received a service from one of our Family Liaison Workers or have made use of the website please take a few moments to fill in this questionnaire.
You can find it here.
ASD Family Help Wokingham Coffee Morning - Why not join us every 3rd Friday of the month from 10am to 12 noon at the Bradbury Centre, Rose Street, Wokingham RG40 1XS.
An ASD family Help family liaison worker &/or volunteer will be there to welcome you.
See the flyer here.
ASDFH Bulmershe Monday Carers Club - weekly on Mondays (except Bank Holidays and Christmas/New Year period) from 9.15am to 11.30am. Held at Bulmershe Youth Centre in Woodlands Avenue Woodley RG5 3EU (above Bulmershe Leisure Centre) map here.
PDF flyer can be found here
ASD Family Help Male Carers Social Evenings
We are the only local group offering a social event for male carers. We have now hosted 5 bowling evenings. Last event was on Saturday 17th July at The Big Apple Wokingham.
www.thebigapple.co.uk/locations.php?location=Wokingham
Contact cathy@asdfamilyhelp.org or phone/text 07707 660599 for further information.
New- ASD Family Help Family Bowling Sessions
Our first family bowling session was on 12th June over 50 people attended and had a great time. The venue for the bowling is the Big Apple www.thebigapple.co.uk/locations.php?location=Wokingham
The date of the next event will be published shortly.
email cathy@asdfamilyhelp.org
Putting People First Newsletter
You can find the latest Putting People First newsletter here.
3rd CLASP Newsletter
Follow this link www.wow4me.org.uk/newsarticle.asp?article=63 to the WOW4ME website and the latest CLASP newsletter.
Family Carer Workshops
Wokingham Learning Disability Partnership Board is running three workshops around relationships aimed at family carers of people 16 and over with a learning disability. The first workshop will be on Self Image and Social Skills covering developing and maintaining relationships. It takes place on Thursday March 25, from 10am to 1pm at the Bradbury Community Centre, Rose Street, Wokingham. The other two sessions are on Emotional Development and Sexuality on Tuesday June 26, and Sexual Health and Personal Relationships on Wednesday October 6. See the flyer here.
All three workshops are free to attend, you do not need to attend all three, but you must book your place in advance, please telephone 05600 766 114 or email admin@partnershipboard.org.uk
CAN Spring Newsletter
Find the latest Children with Additional Needs newsletter here.
Learning Disability Partnership Board - New Address
Wokingham Learning Disability Partnership Board
c/o Support Horizons
3 The Courtyard
Denmark Street
Wokingham
RG40 2AZ
Tel: 05600 766114
Email Manager jodie.newman@partnershipboard.org.uk
Administrator jennie.grieve@partnershipboard.org.uk
General enquiries info@partnershipboard.org.uk
The Wokingham Information Network (WIN)
The Wokingham Information Network (or WIN for short) is a new service available to all residents in the Wokingham Borough. WIN is available both online and via telephone, and is a one-stop-shop for information about help, support and services for families, adults and vulnerable adults in the Wokingham Borough. Professionals working in the care sector and Children’s Services can also use WIN to help and support people in finding local services.http://info.wokingham.gov.uk
see the flyer here.
Carers Take a Break - Spring Term 2010 Free Courses
These courses, developed by Bracknell & Wokingham College in partnership with Wokingham Borough Council, provide a programme of bespoke learning opportunities for carers. Obstacles and barriers are removed to encourage a positive and rewarding learning experience. Carers develop the confidence to move forward and progress to learn new skills knowing that support and guidance is available when needed. This helps to enrich their lives and to develop the tools and skills for planning future learning and/or preparing for work when their caring responsibilities end. The project supports participation costs including course fees, resources and those related to dependent care and ‘needy’ travel.
All courses are held in a relaxed and friendly environment in small supportive groups.
See the flyer here.
Autism Awareness Training
Wokingham Mencap offer autism awareness training, they offer a short 'introduction to autism' course and a more in-depth half day workshop.
Location: The Luke Room , The Bradbury Centre, Wokingham Methodist Church , Rose Street, RG40 1XS
Costs - Free of charge to Wokingham Borough Council employees, Wokingham-based charities and Wokingham-resident parent/carers (FOC bookings are subject to a £10 'no-show' fee)
Nominal charge of £5 for Short Course and £10 for Workshop for local statutory agencies and not-for-profit service providers. Nominal charge of £10 for Short Course or £20 for Workshop for all others (including all those from outside the Borough) For further details and booking contact Michael or Robert at Wokingham Mencap
E-mail: admin@wokinghammencap.org Tel: 0118 979 8539
Wokingham Learning Disability Partnership Board Meeting Dates in 2010
You can find the dates for the AGM, Big Meetings and Self Advocate Workshops here.
All 4 Sport Multi sport and physical activitiy sessions for adults with additional needs.
Weekly sports sessions for young people aged 16 and above, and adults, with physical and learning difficulties and disabilities. Activities take place on Friday evenings and/or Saturday mornings, cost £1.50 per session, run at Loddon Valley Leisure Centre in Lower Earley.
Details here
Childminders/Baby Sitters
You can request information on local childminders through the Family Information Service here, or search for yourself at the ChildcareLink website here.
Library books - ASD Family Help has provided the funding for a number of books about autism to be available in Wokingham and Woodley libraries. Click here for details.
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