Axia Weekly Bulletin – 20/8/21

Posted on August 20, 2021 by

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Another busy week here at Axia with our clinicians carrying out excellent work.

Just a reminder to those of you who are due to visit us for face-to-face appointments, all staff and visitors are required to wear masks in the communal areas of the building, unless exempt. We are still observing the Social Distancing rule of 2 metres and have hand sanitiser available in all of our clinic rooms and offices, in addition to those positioned around the building. Visitors are reminded to keep themselves and others safe by using the hand sanitiser provided before entering and leaving the building. Our clinic rooms allow the space for Social Distancing of 2 metres so families and individuals can remove their masks, if wearing, once inside the room should they feel more comfortable in doing so. There is now also a separate entrance and exit to the building to avoid congestion at the front door.

If you have a virtual appointment with us, please see the post: ‘Advice for those Attending Virtual Appointments’.

Announcements

The National Autistic Society has published an article on the number of Autistic people in mental health hospitals. You can read it here.

Our next Post Diagnostic Support Group Session is being held on the 25th August 2021 at our usual time, 12:00 p.m. The session is being taken by a special guest speaker, Dr Hannah Williamson, who will be talking about Autism and Later Life. For details on how to take part, please click here.

Opportunities for young people at Storyhouse: Young Storyhouse is a collective of groups for young people (14-25) at Storyhouse, supporting them to connect, create, gain skills and build confidence. Click here to learn more.

Due to continued demand, “Autism a Hands on Approach” are repeating their Gender Identity and Autism Workshop on 4th October 2021. Click here for more details!

The National Autistic Society published an article on training opportunities – Your Autism Strategy Package – following the announcement of the government’s new Autism Strategy for England, which sets out how the Government plans to support autistic adults and children over the next five years. Read the article here.