Axia’s Post-Diagnostic Support Group Dates for 2026 See below dates for our 2026 PDSG sessions. As usual all dates are a Wednesday 12pm-2pm at Chester Racecourse. The group will take place in a different room this year, Leverhulme 1st floor.…

Hi everyone,    The next Post Diagnostic Support Group will be held on Wednesday the 17th December in the Paddock Room, Chester Race Course, at our usual time of 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm.  Speaker: Dr Linda Buchan And the…

Sarah Hendrickx asks Could I Really Be Autistic?: Your First Steps to Self-Discovery Wednesday 5th November Venue Topping & Company Booksellers of Bath, York Street, Bath, Somerset BA1 1NG Doors Open: 6.30pm Start Time: 7pm Join Sarah Hendrickx, author of Women and Girls…

Hi everyone,    The next Post Diagnostic Support Group will be held on Wednesday 19th November 2025 in the Paddock Room, Chester Race Course, at our usual time of 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm.  Speaker: Dr Linda Buchan And the…

Hi all, Please note that our office will be closed on Friday 24th October 2025 for staff training. Any emails or voicemails left will be responded to the following week. Share This Post:

Dyspraxia/DCD Ireland 📢 Parent/Carer Advocacy Hour – Webinar with Jill Mellor As part of Dyspraxia Awareness Week 2025 (6th–12th October), we’re delighted to host a special online session with Jill Mellor on: ✨ How best to advocate for your child…

I look forward to welcoming you all to Elliot Chapmans inaugural presentation. This will be based on scientific evidence not myths conjecture or …., As well as exploding myths about the causes of Autism we shall ensure everyone goes away…

Hi everyone,    The next Post Diagnostic Support Group will be held on Wednesday 1st October 2025 in the Paddock Room, Chester Race Course, at our usual time of 12:00pm until 2:00pm.  Speaker: Elliot Chapman And the topic will be…

Hi all,   Please be aware that the date of our next PDSG has been brought forward one week to 1st October. We hope to see you there.   Thank you Evie Connor   General Manager   Share This Post:

Employment support for disabled people Inquiry With the disability employment gap persistently at nearly 30%, the Government has announced it will spend an additional £2.2 billion on employment support over the next four years. The Committee will explore the reasons…

  Axia will again be one of the sponsors for Chester Pride on Saturday 16th August. We will be holding a stall located in the Health and Wellbeing tent/Trans Zone.   The parade will be from 12pm until 1pm and then…

Hi everyone,    The next Post Diagnostic Support Group will be held on Wednesday 16th July 2025 in the Paddock Room, Chester Race Course, at our usual time of 12:00pm until 2:00pm.  Speaker: Jacqui Brett And the topic will be…

Hi everyone,    The next Post Diagnostic Support Group will be held on Wednesday 4th June 2025 in the Paddock Room, Chester Race Course, at our usual time of 12:00pm until 2:00pm.  Speaker: Dr Sarah Cobbe And the topic will…

Monday 7 July – Friday 11 July 2025 A weeklong celebration of neurodiversity, inclusion and the talents of those living with a disability. Storyhouse, Exchange Square and across Chester What is Kaleidoscope Festival? Storyhouse’s hugely popular Kaleidoscope Festival returns this…

We received an email from our Associate Sarah Hendrickx this morning. She has been interviewed for an upcoming series on Radio 4 called “The Autism Curve”. There are 5 episodes which will be broadcast next week according to the schedule…

PDSG 23rd April 2025 Hi everyone,   A quick note to let you know that there will be some resurfacing works at Chester Racecourse next Wednesday.  I have been advised by the racecourse team that this will be near the…

Hi everyone,    The next Post Diagnostic Support Group will be held on Wednesday 23rd April 2025 in the Paddock Room, Chester Race Course, at our usual time of 12:00pm until 2:00pm.  Speaker: Dean Beadle And the topic will be…

Hi everyone,  The next Post Diagnostic Support Group will be held on Wednesday 12th March 2025 in the Paddock Room, Chester Race Course, at our usual time of 12:00pm until 2:00pm.  Speaker: Pete Wharmby If you have any questions regarding…