Bradford and Craven Autism AIM
@bradfordautismaim.bsky.social
A service co-led by and run for #ActuallyAutistic adults in Bradford and Craven. Part of The Advonet Group.
Find out more at https://bradfordautismaim.org.uk
Find out more at https://bradfordautismaim.org.uk
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust are running an info session for anyone who is #ActuallyAutistic and/or has a #LearningDisability who wants health and care staff understand autism and learning disabilities.
December 10, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust are running an info session for anyone who is #ActuallyAutistic and/or has a #LearningDisability who wants health and care staff understand autism and learning disabilities.
Our latest guide to help in #Bradford and Craven at #Christmas is about support such as healthcare, mental health and housing.
It has links to local services, helplines and some of our own resources. To read it, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/christmas-ne...
It has links to local services, helplines and some of our own resources. To read it, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/christmas-ne...
December 9, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Our latest guide to help in #Bradford and Craven at #Christmas is about support such as healthcare, mental health and housing.
It has links to local services, helplines and some of our own resources. To read it, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/christmas-ne...
It has links to local services, helplines and some of our own resources. To read it, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/christmas-ne...
This Thursday, the #Bradford LGBTQIA+ Social Hub is running a festive special! It's on from 5:30pm-8pm at Flourish Community Coffee Shop and will have festive crafts, mince pies and warm drinks for visitors.
For more information, please either call, text or WhatsApp Char on 07407 761 569
For more information, please either call, text or WhatsApp Char on 07407 761 569
December 8, 2025 at 10:08 AM
This Thursday, the #Bradford LGBTQIA+ Social Hub is running a festive special! It's on from 5:30pm-8pm at Flourish Community Coffee Shop and will have festive crafts, mince pies and warm drinks for visitors.
For more information, please either call, text or WhatsApp Char on 07407 761 569
For more information, please either call, text or WhatsApp Char on 07407 761 569
This month, the final Growing Care Gathering of the year is taking place at One City Park in #Bradford! It's for care givers and care receivers in the area and free to attend, online or in-person.
The gathering is on Saturday 20th December from 12 Noon-3pm.To join remotely, please scan the QR code.
The gathering is on Saturday 20th December from 12 Noon-3pm.To join remotely, please scan the QR code.
December 5, 2025 at 9:49 AM
This month, the final Growing Care Gathering of the year is taking place at One City Park in #Bradford! It's for care givers and care receivers in the area and free to attend, online or in-person.
The gathering is on Saturday 20th December from 12 Noon-3pm.To join remotely, please scan the QR code.
The gathering is on Saturday 20th December from 12 Noon-3pm.To join remotely, please scan the QR code.
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Our free #SelfAdvocacy pack has been translated into four languages - Arabic, Polish, Tigrinya and Urdu. The pack has several resources in one document, including a phone call planner and meeting planner.
To download them, please visit advonet.org.uk/resources/tr...
To download them, please visit advonet.org.uk/resources/tr...
December 5, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Our free #SelfAdvocacy pack has been translated into four languages - Arabic, Polish, Tigrinya and Urdu. The pack has several resources in one document, including a phone call planner and meeting planner.
To download them, please visit advonet.org.uk/resources/tr...
To download them, please visit advonet.org.uk/resources/tr...
The first of our #Christmas2025 info guides is out now! This one has details of when #PublicTransport is available during the festive period, including days when buses and trains in Bradford and Craven will not be running.
To read the guide, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/christmas-ne...
To read the guide, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/christmas-ne...
December 4, 2025 at 9:36 AM
The first of our #Christmas2025 info guides is out now! This one has details of when #PublicTransport is available during the festive period, including days when buses and trains in Bradford and Craven will not be running.
To read the guide, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/christmas-ne...
To read the guide, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/christmas-ne...
If you're #ActuallyAutistic and want to communicate your health needs to health services, we have free resources to aid that.
Our Health Access Project has tools including a symptom diary and pain scale that can help put forward your needs. They're all here: bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/he...
Our Health Access Project has tools including a symptom diary and pain scale that can help put forward your needs. They're all here: bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/he...
December 3, 2025 at 9:22 AM
If you're #ActuallyAutistic and want to communicate your health needs to health services, we have free resources to aid that.
Our Health Access Project has tools including a symptom diary and pain scale that can help put forward your needs. They're all here: bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/he...
Our Health Access Project has tools including a symptom diary and pain scale that can help put forward your needs. They're all here: bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/he...
In our December newsletter, we have news of our #Christmas opening times, this month's #MentalHealth Peer Support Group, consultations on new bus designs for Bradford and meetings on sensory guides for public buildings in our area.
Read all that and more at mailchi.mp/99ef8dfca59f...
Read all that and more at mailchi.mp/99ef8dfca59f...
December 1, 2025 at 1:55 PM
In our December newsletter, we have news of our #Christmas opening times, this month's #MentalHealth Peer Support Group, consultations on new bus designs for Bradford and meetings on sensory guides for public buildings in our area.
Read all that and more at mailchi.mp/99ef8dfca59f...
Read all that and more at mailchi.mp/99ef8dfca59f...
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We are excited to launch a new feedback form for all our #advocacy and #inclusion services! If you have thoughts about any of our services you have accessed recently, please let us know.
Any feedback you give will help us improve what we do. To take it, please visit tinyurl.com/advonetfeedback
Any feedback you give will help us improve what we do. To take it, please visit tinyurl.com/advonetfeedback
December 1, 2025 at 9:19 AM
We are excited to launch a new feedback form for all our #advocacy and #inclusion services! If you have thoughts about any of our services you have accessed recently, please let us know.
Any feedback you give will help us improve what we do. To take it, please visit tinyurl.com/advonetfeedback
Any feedback you give will help us improve what we do. To take it, please visit tinyurl.com/advonetfeedback
When will we be open for #Christmas and #NewYear? In our latest blog post, we have information on our availability during the festive period.
Read more at bradfordautismaim.org.uk/when-we-are-...
Read more at bradfordautismaim.org.uk/when-we-are-...
November 28, 2025 at 10:01 AM
When will we be open for #Christmas and #NewYear? In our latest blog post, we have information on our availability during the festive period.
Read more at bradfordautismaim.org.uk/when-we-are-...
Read more at bradfordautismaim.org.uk/when-we-are-...
Our next newsletter is out on Monday, with info on when we're open at #Christmas, seasonal resources and other news of services for #ActuallyAutistic adults in Bradford and Craven!
To find out how to sign up and read all previous newsletters, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/about/newsle...
To find out how to sign up and read all previous newsletters, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/about/newsle...
November 27, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Our next newsletter is out on Monday, with info on when we're open at #Christmas, seasonal resources and other news of services for #ActuallyAutistic adults in Bradford and Craven!
To find out how to sign up and read all previous newsletters, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/about/newsle...
To find out how to sign up and read all previous newsletters, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/about/newsle...
One of our free guides to #PersonalIndependencePayment (PIP) for #ActuallyAutistic adults is about the appeals process and what to expect.
All our guides are available to download in one place on our website: bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/pi...
All our guides are available to download in one place on our website: bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/pi...
November 26, 2025 at 9:57 AM
One of our free guides to #PersonalIndependencePayment (PIP) for #ActuallyAutistic adults is about the appeals process and what to expect.
All our guides are available to download in one place on our website: bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/pi...
All our guides are available to download in one place on our website: bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/pi...
If you're #ActuallyAutistic, experience meltdowns and/or shutdowns and are unsure about their impact on mental health, we have a free guide for that.
Our guide discusses triggers and has tips on what to do after they happen. To get a copy, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/au...
Our guide discusses triggers and has tips on what to do after they happen. To get a copy, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/au...
November 25, 2025 at 9:25 AM
If you're #ActuallyAutistic, experience meltdowns and/or shutdowns and are unsure about their impact on mental health, we have a free guide for that.
Our guide discusses triggers and has tips on what to do after they happen. To get a copy, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/au...
Our guide discusses triggers and has tips on what to do after they happen. To get a copy, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/au...
All of our videos, including some made for Healthy Minds, are available to watch in one place on our website! They cover areas including sensory needs, #masking and accessing healthcare.
To see them, please go to bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/vi...
To see them, please go to bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/vi...
November 24, 2025 at 9:30 AM
All of our videos, including some made for Healthy Minds, are available to watch in one place on our website! They cover areas including sensory needs, #masking and accessing healthcare.
To see them, please go to bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/vi...
To see them, please go to bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/vi...
Due to technology issues and our team being short staffed, we are currently experiencing delays in processing and responding to referrals.
If you have any urgent enquiries, please email [email protected].
Many apologies for any inconvenience caused.
If you have any urgent enquiries, please email [email protected].
Many apologies for any inconvenience caused.
November 21, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Due to technology issues and our team being short staffed, we are currently experiencing delays in processing and responding to referrals.
If you have any urgent enquiries, please email [email protected].
Many apologies for any inconvenience caused.
If you have any urgent enquiries, please email [email protected].
Many apologies for any inconvenience caused.
Our online #MentalHealth-focused Peer Support Group meets on the first Wednesday of every month. For each meeting, we pick a different topic based on what group members want to discuss.
More information about the group and how to join is at bradfordautismaim.org.uk/services/men...
More information about the group and how to join is at bradfordautismaim.org.uk/services/men...
November 20, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Our online #MentalHealth-focused Peer Support Group meets on the first Wednesday of every month. For each meeting, we pick a different topic based on what group members want to discuss.
More information about the group and how to join is at bradfordautismaim.org.uk/services/men...
More information about the group and how to join is at bradfordautismaim.org.uk/services/men...
This #SelfCareWeek, we are sharing free resources made by and for #ActuallyAutistic adults. One is a guide to self-care, which has tips on improving wellbeing.
The other is a self-care plan, with a checklist of ways to take care of yourself. See them both at bradfordautismaim.org.uk/our-free-sel...
The other is a self-care plan, with a checklist of ways to take care of yourself. See them both at bradfordautismaim.org.uk/our-free-sel...
November 20, 2025 at 10:04 AM
This #SelfCareWeek, we are sharing free resources made by and for #ActuallyAutistic adults. One is a guide to self-care, which has tips on improving wellbeing.
The other is a self-care plan, with a checklist of ways to take care of yourself. See them both at bradfordautismaim.org.uk/our-free-sel...
The other is a self-care plan, with a checklist of ways to take care of yourself. See them both at bradfordautismaim.org.uk/our-free-sel...
On the @bradfordcouncil.bsky.social Cost of Living website, there is a directory of warm spaces. If you're struggling to keep warm this #winter, these spaces offer a place to do that, as well as other services.
To check it out, please visit costoflivingbradford.co.uk/warm-spaces-...
To check it out, please visit costoflivingbradford.co.uk/warm-spaces-...
November 19, 2025 at 9:13 AM
On the @bradfordcouncil.bsky.social Cost of Living website, there is a directory of warm spaces. If you're struggling to keep warm this #winter, these spaces offer a place to do that, as well as other services.
To check it out, please visit costoflivingbradford.co.uk/warm-spaces-...
To check it out, please visit costoflivingbradford.co.uk/warm-spaces-...
We have an updated #Wintertime Wellbeing Guide from our team, available on our website! Inside, we have tips on keeping well and warm in winter and examples of coping strategies to use in scenarios like social gatherings.
To get a free copy, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/our-winterti...
To get a free copy, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/our-winterti...
November 18, 2025 at 9:44 AM
We have an updated #Wintertime Wellbeing Guide from our team, available on our website! Inside, we have tips on keeping well and warm in winter and examples of coping strategies to use in scenarios like social gatherings.
To get a free copy, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/our-winterti...
To get a free copy, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/our-winterti...
One of our free #MentalHealth Guides is on arts, crafts, #autism and mental health. It talks about the benefits of doing them, as well as some of the barriers faces to accessing arts and crafts.
To get a copy, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/au...
To get a copy, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/au...
November 17, 2025 at 9:49 AM
One of our free #MentalHealth Guides is on arts, crafts, #autism and mental health. It talks about the benefits of doing them, as well as some of the barriers faces to accessing arts and crafts.
To get a copy, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/au...
To get a copy, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/au...
One of our free #Christmas resources is a three-week festive planner! It has all the key dates listed including Christmas Day, says which days are Bank Holidays and also has space for writing plans on each date.
To get a free copy, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/2025-26-thre...
To get a free copy, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/2025-26-thre...
November 14, 2025 at 9:28 AM
One of our free #Christmas resources is a three-week festive planner! It has all the key dates listed including Christmas Day, says which days are Bank Holidays and also has space for writing plans on each date.
To get a free copy, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/2025-26-thre...
To get a free copy, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/2025-26-thre...
We have a range of free strategy guides and resources made by and for #ActuallyAutistic adults in Bradford and Craven. They cover topics such as #employment, health, mental health and communication.
To see them all in one place, please go to bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/gu...
To see them all in one place, please go to bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/gu...
November 13, 2025 at 9:03 AM
We have a range of free strategy guides and resources made by and for #ActuallyAutistic adults in Bradford and Craven. They cover topics such as #employment, health, mental health and communication.
To see them all in one place, please go to bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/gu...
To see them all in one place, please go to bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/gu...
There is a consultation from West Yorkshire Combined Authority on redesigning buses in #WestYorkshire! As part of that, there's an online survey and an in-person event at Bradford Interchange next Wednesday.
For more information on both, please visit www.yourvoice.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/onboardbuses
For more information on both, please visit www.yourvoice.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/onboardbuses
November 12, 2025 at 9:07 AM
There is a consultation from West Yorkshire Combined Authority on redesigning buses in #WestYorkshire! As part of that, there's an online survey and an in-person event at Bradford Interchange next Wednesday.
For more information on both, please visit www.yourvoice.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/onboardbuses
For more information on both, please visit www.yourvoice.westyorks-ca.gov.uk/onboardbuses
Over the coming weeks, we will be publishing guides and sharing resources around coping at #Christmas for #ActuallyAutistic adults in #Bradford and #Craven.
To see them all in one place, please either scan the QR code or visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/category/chr...
To see them all in one place, please either scan the QR code or visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/category/chr...
November 11, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Over the coming weeks, we will be publishing guides and sharing resources around coping at #Christmas for #ActuallyAutistic adults in #Bradford and #Craven.
To see them all in one place, please either scan the QR code or visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/category/chr...
To see them all in one place, please either scan the QR code or visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/category/chr...
As part of our range of #Autism and #MentalHealth resources, we have a guide to sensory needs and mental health.
It talks about areas like sensory overload, its' impact on mental health and how to meet your sensory needs. To get a free PDF copy, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/au...
It talks about areas like sensory overload, its' impact on mental health and how to meet your sensory needs. To get a free PDF copy, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/au...
November 10, 2025 at 9:38 AM
As part of our range of #Autism and #MentalHealth resources, we have a guide to sensory needs and mental health.
It talks about areas like sensory overload, its' impact on mental health and how to meet your sensory needs. To get a free PDF copy, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/au...
It talks about areas like sensory overload, its' impact on mental health and how to meet your sensory needs. To get a free PDF copy, please visit bradfordautismaim.org.uk/resources/au...