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Beat the heat: staying safe in hot weather

Anyone can become unwell if they get too hot. Some people are at higher risk of becoming seriously unwell.

The UK Health and Security Agency has shared .

It is important to follow this guidance so that you are prepared for hot weather and can take action to cool yourself and your home.

There is a available including easy read and British Sign Language (BSL) video.

New healthy living toolkits to help tackle health inequalities for people with learning disabilities

Leicester Partnership NHS Trust have set up a to help support people with learning disabilities to lead healthier and happier lives.

The full set of toolkits are available for free download. There are specific versions for:

people with lived experience: easy read and a standard version

family / friend carers

adult social care

providers

GP practice staff

other healthcare professionals

Beyond Words Book Clubs and New App

Books Beyond Works are starting a new online session called ‘The First Thursday Club'.

Whether you're a self-advocate, a facilitator or just interested in learning more, they would love you to join them.

Next session is on Thursday 3 July.

To sign up email: bookclubs@booksbeyondwords.co.uk

is now Live on Android and the Web. The Apple App is coming soon. You can now share Beyond Words resources on a phone, tablet or big screen. The app is free and comes with a selection of their short stories.

With a subscription, you get access to all their word-free resources, including over 400 short stories,1800 pictures and their digital library of books.

Woking and Epsom libraries are now taking referrals for Independent Skills courses

Independent Skills is an 8-week course in libraries. Sessions are designed to help people stay independent for as long as possible.

Topics covered:

• financial wellbeing
• emotional wellbeing
• digital skills
• physical wellbeing
• using your skills
• help to stay independent

Professionals can

Residents can self-refer through their website or phone the community helpline: 0300 200 1008

If you have any questions email the Independent Skills team: libraryindependentskills@surreycc.gov.uk

ÖйúPÕ¾ Autistic Adults Network Meeting

As part of Autism Friendly ÖйúPÕ¾ the Autism by Experience team are hosting online consultation and information sharing meetings for autistic adults in ÖйúPÕ¾.

The meetings are for autistic adults in ÖйúPÕ¾ (whether officially diagnosed or not). They have arranged two online meetings to ensure that as many people as possible can join them.

These meetings will be run by members of the Autism by Experience team, most of whom are autistic.

They will use a visual slideshow to help make the meeting accessible. It’s okay to join with your camera turned off, and it’s okay if you prefer not to speak at the meetings.

Email afc@autismbyexperience.co.uk if you have any questions.

Autistic Parents Network

As part of Autism Friendly ÖйúPÕ¾ we want to develop a support network for autistic parents as they navigate parenthood.

Ideas to discuss include:

• regular online support group meetings
• meet-ups at community events
• setting up a Facebook group for autistic parents

Email: afc@autismbyexperience.co.uk if you have any questions or want to get involved.

Oliver McGowan Guidance

The Government have put out a final draft of the . It’s available in a full version and easy read. Final approval is expected in September this year.

All registered social care providers should read it to check their responsibilities.

The Sunnybank Fun-tastic Circus

The Sunnybank drama group has been working hard for months to put together a brilliant and interactive show.  

Date: Saturday 5 July 2025

Times: 11am for care homes (no charge for carers)

2pm for the public

Where: St Barnabas, Epsom KT19 8HA

Ticket: £10 per ticket - includes popcorn & a drink!

To book your tickets email: info@sunnybanktrust.org

ÖйúPÕ¾ Heartlands Love Your Cervix Campaign

ÖйúPÕ¾ Heartlands Love Your Cervix Campaign is aimed at women aged 25-29. In the South East, uptake for cervical screening among younger women is under 60%.

1 in 3 young women who are invited to their first cervical screening do not take up their invitation. It can be quite scary going for your first screening appointment, but it is very important to do it when you are contacted by your GP.

There is plenty of information and an easy read guide on cervical cancer screening on the . There is also some useful easy read information and videos about cervical screening on the learning disability and autism hub.

Inclusive Family Adventures

Join for specially designed sessions for families with children and adults who have learning needs or disabilities.

Locations:

Thames Young Mariners - Richmond

Henley Fort - Guildford

High Ashurst - Dorking

Angel Blue Canal Boat - Guildford

To talk about what you need:

Email outdoor.learning@surreycc.gov.uk

Phone: 01372 378 901

Our easy read webpages, what do you think?

We know that our webpages would be more accessible for people with learning disabilities if they were in easy read.

We have worked with the web team to develop an easy read template and started on the Housing and where you live pages.

Email to us know what you think: disabilitycomms@surreycc.gov.uk

Making Every Contact Count (MECC) free training courses

MECC (Making Every Contact Count) is an initiative to encourage public facing staff and volunteers to make the most of the contact they have with residents. ÖйúPÕ¾ offers fully funded MECC training for NHS, local authority, and community sector staff and volunteers in ÖйúPÕ¾.

The following courses are available:

• alcohol
• smoking
• mental wellbeing
• food & wellbeing
• food & wellbeing for carers of people with people with learning disabilities and/or autistic people
• fuel poverty
• food, fuel and finances

To find out more and register for the courses, please visit

Supermarket quiet hours in ÖйúPÕ¾

Autism by Experience has put together a that offer quiet hours. These supermarkets reduce lighting and announcements and most reduce till sounds. Some also avoid moving trolleys during quiet hours.

Social Care Institute for Excellence’s annual co-production week

Co-production week takes place 30 June to 4 July 2025 and is a celebration of the contribution people with lived experience make to creating better social care. This year, the theme is ‘Innovation Through Co-Production’.

Co-production means people who draw on care and support including unpaid carers working in equal partnership with professionals to shape and deliver services. They want to better understand how this approach helps innovation.

If you are a social care professional, a person with lived experience, or a family carer, they want your input. You will help inform case studies, online events and discussions that aim to influence policy and improve practice.

Please take a few minutes to complete this .

Tickets are now live for The LinkAble Inclusive Games 2025!

The is taking place on 26 August 2025.

• Time: 10.30am to 4pm
• Where: Woking Sportsbox, Egley Rd, Woking, GU22 0AF
• Cost: £8 early bird (carers free). £10 if purchased after July 23

Four exciting sports designed for all abilities! This is your chance to try:

• Boccia – a precision ball game where players aim to get their balls closest to a target ball
• Table Cricket – an adapted version of cricket played on a table tennis table with teams taking turns to bowl or bat, run by ÖйúPÕ¾ Indoor Cricket
• Accessible Cycling – enjoy adapted bikes provided by meaning everyone can experience the joy of cycling
• Walking Football – a slower-paced version of football, promoting inclusivity and fun, facilitated by Woking Walking football club