Adult Autism Service - AAS

13/04/2026

💛 Autism Acceptance Week 💛

This week, we’re proud to be celebrating Autism Acceptance Week and our collaborative approach with our friends at Faraway & Navigo. Bringing people together through a range of inclusive and welcoming activities and groups.

Get involved with:
☕ Coffee mornings
🎳 Bowling groups
🎱 Pool groups
🎬 Movie clubs
🎨 Arts and crafts sessions

These groups are designed to be inclusive, supportive spaces where autistic adults can connect, feel understood, and be themselves. They also play a vital role in raising awareness of autism within our local community and helping shape our groups that are accessible and welcoming for everyone.

Acceptance means creating environments where differences are valued.

💬 Want to get involved or find out more? See link in comments below to see "What's on"

30/03/2026

💛 Autism Acceptance Week 💛

This week is about more than awareness – it’s about acceptance, understanding and inclusion.

Autistic people experience the world in many different ways, and those differences deserve to be respected and supported. Autism Acceptance Week is a chance for us all to listen and learn how we can create environments where everyone feels understood and included.

Throughout the week, we’ll be sharing stories, insights and a lived-experience interview that celebrate neurodiversity and help build a more inclusive culture – not just this week, but every day.

Let’s move beyond awareness and continue working towards acceptance. Here is a team that contributes towards this daily. 💛

31/12/2025

Something for the New Year! ... 🎤 Karaoke Night at Val Waterhouse Centre! 🎶

We’re excited to announce a Karaoke Night for everyone at our Adult Autism Service!
📅 Date: Wednesday 28th January
🕒 Time: 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
📍 Location: Val Waterhouse Centre

Come along for an evening of music, fun, and community! Whether you love singing or just want to enjoy the performances, this is a great chance to relax and connect.

People are welcome to come, have a sing-along along or just come along and support the people brave enough to get up and give it a go.

✅ Song requests welcome!

30/06/2025

Fantastic Feedback!

The team recently received some positive feedback about how the service user felt listened to and how they felt appreciative of the service. 🥰

Are you an adult in Grimsby seeking support or a diagnosis for autism? or Navigating adulthood with autism which can present unique challenges. Our service is here to help

See details below on how we might be able to help you.

09/06/2025

Family & Loved Ones Psychoeducational Session
🗓️ Tuesday 1st July 3.30pm to 6pm
📍 Val Waterhouse Centre

🗣️ One-off group session
😀 For family members and loved ones of autistic adults.
🧠 Better understand autism and autistic adults, how autism presents in different people, and how autistic people function in the home environment.
🏠 Enable autistic people to feel empowered and more understood in their home environment.

If you would like to attend, we ask that you please let us know so we have an idea of numbers, on cpg.aas@nhs.net or telephone on 01472 571 100, option 3.

28/04/2025

Neurodivergent Group Taster Session 🐕
This group is ran by Kugae and is tailored for autistic and neurodivergent people.

Book your spot today:
https://calendly.com/kugae-info/neurodivergent-group-taster-session

18/03/2025

Join the Adult Autism Forum - 4 weekly discussion forum
🗣️ A welcoming space for autistic adults to connect, share, and support each other.
😀 A relaxed and friendly environment
🤝 Open discussions and peer support
👍 Helpful resources and advice
👋 Meet like-minded people.
🆓 FREE ENTRY – No need to book, just come along!
📍 Val Waterhouse Centre, Grimsby DN32 7DH

To find out more about groups and activities, visit www.careplusgroup.org/aascalendar/

06/03/2025

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Train Group on today is CANCELLED.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused.

For more information on our groups, please see our Activity Calendar linked below:

Stay up to date with activities and groups in your autistic community! We recommend bookmarking this page ⭐ Click on the groups/activities below for more information.

14/02/2025

Check out the fantastic food by the Cooking Group delivered in partnership with Faraway! 🍳

31/01/2025

Parents & Carers Support Group 🗣️
A support group for autistic people who look after others ❤
🗓️ Fortnightly Wednesdays – 10am to 11.30am
📍 The Val Waterhouse Centre, 41-43 Kent Street, Grimsby, DN32 7DH
This group is a relaxed space to meet others, share your experiences and be supported.

For more information, please contact us:
📧 cpg.aas@nhs.net
📞 01472 571 100

08/01/2025

Faraway Cooking Group - Book free now! 🍴🍲
🗓️ Weekly Thursdays (starting 23rd January)
📍 Val Waterhouse Centre, 41-43 Kent St, Grimsby DN32 7DH
These hearty meals will vary to fit all tastes, no week will be the same as the last!
The menu will be pre-planned and the ingredients will be there, you just have to bring yourself and a willingness to learn.
Book your place today, email info@thefarawaycic.org and ask to book your place on the course

Here's a full list of dates:
23rd January, 30th January, 6th February, 13th February, 20th February, 27th February.

03/01/2025

Employ Autism Civil Service internship programme 💼
🗓️ Internship duration: Eight weeks in Summer 2025. The start date is expected to be 30 June 2025.
⌚ Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
💷 Salary: £452 per week
📄 Application deadline: Tuesday 14 January, 11.59pm

An exciting eight week paid employment opportunity in the Civil Service is being offered to approximately 200 autistic young people.

For more information, visit the link below 👇

Ambitious about Autism is the national charity for autistic children and young people. We stand with autistic children, young people and their families to champion rights, campaign for change and create opportunities.