Further insight United Response call for autism-awareness training for public transport staff Catch up NHS and social care staff to receive mandatory learning disability and autism training Keep supporting progress and greater opportunities for people with learning disabilities. Website |…

Insights “No one should be shamed for trying to understand what is affecting them” – a defence of self-diagnosis Lessons from Alfred Adler: the influential figure in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy you’ve never heard of Catch up Language used in mental…

To celebrate the launch of Calvin’s book, “The Nerd Consultant’s Guide to Anime”, we have decided to run a competition!   The funniest caption for the photo below will receive an Amazon Gift voucher. Also to coincide with the book…

Insights “I thought that there was something wrong with me or I was just a bad person” Catch up It’s not “just a film”: the damaging effects of misrepresenting Dissociative Identity Disorder Learn | Campaign | Support Explore MHT’s Teach…

Consultation: Cheshire East All Age Autism Strategy 2019-2022 The above Strategy is now available for consultation – we would urge people to participate, please access All Age Autism Strategy 2019-2022 Consultation, in which in the Strategy is available in differing…

We have regrettably decided to cancel today’s Post-Diagnostic Support group due to adverse weather conditions. Share This Post:

Due to adverse weather conditions there is no one in the headquarters in Chester We shall endeavour to deal with your enquiries remotely We shall update you via our website Thank you for your understanding Dr. Linda Buchan Consultant Clinical…

Insights Treating anorexia: an alternative to prolonged hospitalisation Catch up Rush to reform mental capacity laws will fail to protect human rights, says charity Majority feel teaching resilience in the classroom is a flawed concept Learn | Campaign | Support…

Here is the latest email update for the NHS England Learning Disability and Autism Forum. It tells you about ways you can get involved in our work. We write this update in plain English and we tell you about more…

How the NHS’s ten-year plan promises to prioritise mental health 07 January 2019 NHS England admit they may need a full decade to ensure that 100 percent of children and young people who need specialist care can access it. NHS England today…

The AutistiX ​A rock band of musicians including three young men with Autism and other disabilities, writing original and evocative rock songs, creating their own unique sound. Click either image to read more! Share This Post:

Learning disability and autism – 10 year planning update Hello, Another update from NHS England now the Long Term Plan is published We are sending you this as you registered for one of the sessions with NHS England on the…

The therapy lessons bequeathed by Stan Lee’s superheroes Cognitive behavioural therapist Michael O’Sullivan reflects on the legacy of Stan Lee in sharing stories about parental loss and abuse through Spiderman and other comic book characters. For me, an era came…

Axia’s Christmas Closure begins at 12 noon on Thursday 20th December. Business resumes on 2nd January at 9 am. Christmas is almost here. While some people look forward to and enjoy the festive season, other people find it a trickier…

Insights The movements giving a voice to service seekers as well as service users “It is vital that we keep this momentum going”: Rethink Mental Illness on the Mental Health Act review Catch up Independent review of the Mental Health…