Book now for Managing My Health event 20 June 2025
Surrey People Group are working together with Proactive 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 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
When: Friday 2 May 2025
Time: 10:30am to 12:30pm
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
Unlocking Potential: An Introduction to Autism in the Work Place
To celebrate World Autism Awareness Month, The National Autistic Society are hosting a free webinar online about Acceptance at Work. Inclusive workplaces aren't just better for autistic people, they are better for everyone. Make sure to book your place.
Date: 15 April 2025
Time: 5pm
Bloomin' Arts Perform It!
Bloomin' Arts Perform It! is a fun and welcoming drama group for people with disabilities. Whether you're acting, dancing, making music, or trying something new, Perform It! is about enjoying the process. No pressure, no performances. A friendly, supportive environment.
For £50 (under £2 a week), you will secure your place until summer 2025. It's a great deal for an experience full of joy and laughter!
Why not start with a free taster session? Come along and see what it's all about!
When: Every Wednesday 4:30pm to 6:30pm
Where: 5A Shawlands Court, Newchapel Road, Lingfield, Surrey RH7 6BL
To find out more:
Email: info@bloominarts.org.uk
Phone: 01342 836 785
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
All-inclusive 1km walk or wheel
The all-inclusive 1km Walk or Wheel is a non-judgmental and friendly walking group that will provide support and encouragement.
When: Every Monday (apart from Bank Holidays)
Time: 11am to 11.30am
Where: Meeting outside Xcel Leisure Complex, Waterside Drive, Walton-on-Thames KT12 2JG
The walk is suitable for anyone:
- experiencing limited mobility
- living with a long-term medical condition that limits your mobility
- visually or hearing-impaired
For people with learning disabilities - your carers or family members are welcome to join you
You need a short walk or wheel as you don't have the energy for longer - 200m with a stop at 100m is the minimum distance required but you must be willing to wait at a bench for the group covering the longer distance to return
For further information:
Email: health@elmbridge.gov.uk
Phone: 01372 474 571