Autism Plus

14/10/2026

🍫 A Sweet Day Out at Cadbury World! 🍫

Individuals we support from our Thorne Supported Living service had a brilliant day exploring Cadbury World discovering all things chocolate and enjoying everything it had to offer. 😊

One of the highlights of the trip was receiving some extra chocolate giveaways, which certainly put plenty of smiles on faces! 🍫

13/10/2026

🎃👻 Our Halloween Social Evening is Happening TODAY! 👻🎃

Grab your broomsticks, dust off your Halloween outfit, and join us for a spooktacular evening! 🕸️🦇

TODAY, we're hosting our Halloween Social Evening in Thorne, designed specifically for adults with autism and learning disabilities. It's a fantastic opportunity to meet new people, make friends, and enjoy a fun-filled evening in a welcoming and supportive environment.

📅 Tuesday 13th October 2026
🕕 6pm - 8pm
📍 Thorne Democratic Club, Thorne, Doncaster

💷 £1 entry
💷 £1 per game of bingo

Whether you're brave enough to come in fancy dress or just want to enjoy the Halloween atmosphere, we'd love to see you there! 🧙‍♂️🕸️

Don't ghost us... join u for an evening of spooky fun and new friendships! 👻🎃

13/10/2026

Taking Steps Towards Greater Independence 💙

One of the people we support in our Hull Supported Living service has made fantastic progress since moving into her new home.

After experiencing a difficult period in her life, she joined the household and has adapted remarkably well. She has built positive relationships with both staff and fellow tenants and is known for her cheerful personality, bringing plenty of laughter and positivity to those around her.

A particularly proud achievement has been maintaining her volunteering role. With support from staff, she completed travel training and now independently travels across town each week to volunteer, helping her stay connected to something she enjoys and values.

Her long term goal is to live in her own flat with minimal support, and staff are working closely with her to build the skills and confidence needed to achieve this. By promoting independence in everyday tasks, she continues to grow in confidence and capability week by week.

It's been wonderful to see her progress, determination and positive outlook. We're incredibly proud of everything she has achieved so far and look forward to supporting her on the next steps of her journey.

12/10/2026

🎃👻 Our Halloween Social Evening is Happening Tomorrow! 👻🎃

Grab your broomsticks, dust off your Halloween outfit, and join us for a spooktacular evening! 🕸️🦇

Tomorrow, we're hosting our Halloween Social Evening in Thorne, designed specifically for adults with autism and learning disabilities. It's a fantastic opportunity to meet new people, make friends, and enjoy a fun-filled evening in a welcoming and supportive environment.

📅 Tuesday 13th October 2026
🕕 6pm - 8pm
📍 Thorne Democratic Club, Thorne, Doncaster

💷 £1 entry
💷 £1 per game of bingo

Whether you're brave enough to come in fancy dress or just want to enjoy the Halloween atmosphere, we'd love to see you there! 🧙‍♂️🕸️

Don't ghost us... join us for an evening of spooky fun and new friendships! 👻🎃

12/10/2026

🌞 A Lovely Day Out in Knaresborough! 🌞

Individuals we support in our Thorne Supported Living service recently enjoyed a fantastic day out in Knaresborough, making the most of the beautiful weather and riverside views. 😀

It was a fantastic day out and everyone is already looking forward to the next trip! 💙

09/10/2026

🎉 STAFF SPOTLIGHT 🎉

Shining a light on the people making a positive impact every day.

Missy
Support Worker | North Yorkshire Supported Living

Missy is always up for a challenge and has embraced the changes within the service with a positive and proactive attitude. She has welcomed new approaches and has been a great support in helping the people we support try new experiences and opportunities.

With endless energy and enthusiasm, Missy encourages participation and brings positivity to those around her. She is also always willing to pick up extra shifts when needed, demonstrating her commitment to the team and the people we support.

Missy's positive attitude, flexibility and willingness to embrace change make her a valued member of the team.

Thank you, Missy, for your hard work, enthusiasm and dedication. 👏💙

08/10/2026

Finding Creativity, Confidence and a New Routine 🎨✨

One of the people we support in our Hull Supported Living service has recently achieved something amazing. For a number of years, she lacked structure in her daily routine, which affected her motivation, personal care and overall wellbeing. With plenty of encouragement from staff and family, she made the decision to enrol on a local Art & Design college course. 🎨

Since starting college, she has flourished. She now has a daily routine, takes pride in her personal care, and is eating more regularly. Most importantly, she comes home each day excited to share what she's learned, the projects she's been working on, and the new friendships she's made along the way.

It's been wonderful to see her confidence grow, her enthusiasm return, and her social circle expand. We're incredibly proud of everything she has achieved and look forward to seeing what she does next. 🙌

07/10/2026

🥊 David Steps into the Ring for Autism Plus! 🥊

Our Training and Educational Manager, David Evans, is taking on an Ultimate White Collar Boxing challenge this November to raise money for Autism Plus.

Over the next eight weeks, David will be training hard before stepping into the ring at Doncaster Racecourse on 21st November to raise funds and awareness for the work we do.

We'll be sharing regular updates on David's journey, training progress and fundraising challenges along the way. There may even be an opportunity to help choose his ring walk song or fighter name! 👀

Join us in wishing David the best of luck as he prepares for fight night. 💙

06/10/2026

🎁 We're a Drop Off Point for the Age UK Hull and East Yorkshire Shoebox Appeal

One of the ways we support our local communities is by working alongside other organisations making a positive difference. This Christmas, our Hull office is acting as a collection point for the Age UK Hull & East Yorkshire Shoebox Appeal.

📍 Donations can be dropped off at Autism Plus Hull throughout October and November, with all gifts needed by 7th December.

Age UK Hull & East Yorkshire are a local, independent charity supporting older people in Hull and East Yorkshire:

Feel free to donate here:
https://www.justgiving.com/campaign/ageukhey

05/10/2026

🌊🐟 A Seaside Adventure in Skegness 🦖☀️

One of the individuals we support in Thorne Supported Living recently enjoyed a trip to Skegness with support from the team.

During the holiday, they visited the museum, aquarium and farm, with the dinosaurs and fish proving to be particular favourites! It was a fantastic opportunity to get out and about, explore new places and enjoy some time away.

A big thank you to the team for helping make the trip such a positive and memorable experience. 💙