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Adult Autism Online Peer Support Group
June Meeting
Sheffield Autistic Society is hosting an online support group each month. For autistic adults 18+ only – we will meet online over Zoom.
The next session of this monthly group will be on Thursday 25 June from 7pm until 8.30pm:
Everyone welcome – new members too!
Please contact Helen for more information at helen.purdie@hotmail.co.uk and she will send you the joining details if you wish to come along,
Helen will let you have a copy of the group guidelines which set out what to expect at the meetings which are friendly and supportive.
No pressure to join in the conversation or have your camera on!
NEW: Adult Autism and ADHD Hub
The Autism and ADHD Hub, based at Sheffield Mind, provides free, non-clinical support, advice, and information for people aged 16 and over in Sheffield.
This includes individuals who are autistic and/or have ADHD—whether diagnosed, awaiting assessment, or self-identifying—as well as their carers.
What can you expect?
The Hub offers a safe, welcoming, and accessible environment where you can feel heard and connect with others who may share similar experiences.
You can choose how you receive support, whether through group sessions, face-to-face meetings, phone calls, emails, or video calls.
Calls and emails are monitored during opening hours. You’re welcome to leave a message or send an email at any time, and staff will respond during these hours.
Please note that we cannot respond to queries when the Hub is not open.
What support is available?
We provide a wide range of support, including:
- Information about autism and ADHD diagnoses
- Guidance on the diagnostic process
- Mental health advice and signposting to other services
- Confidence-building support
- Information on local services and resources in Sheffield
- Updates on social activities in the area
- Employment support
- Family support
- Peer support opportunities
How to access support
You can book an appointment with a staff member for up to 45 minutes, available by phone, face-to-face, or online.
If you have a shorter query, you can drop in and speak to someone directly.
We also run regular group sessions, which you can book in advance.
Each group lasts approximately 2 hours (including breaks), with a maximum of 8 participants, supported by staff and volunteers.
We will be accepting referrals from June, click to complete our simple referral form
Sheffield Autism/ADHD Support Hub – Referral Form – Fill out form
Who is the service for?
The Hub is open to anyone aged 16 or over who lives in Sheffield and is registered with a Sheffield GP. A formal diagnosis is not required to access support.
It’s a supportive space for anyone who is autistic, has ADHD and may be struggling with their mental or physical health, feeling close to crisis, or waiting for further support—
helping you move towards living well.
Our keyworkers will support you and work alongside you until you feel ready to move on.
Opening times
| Tuesday | 10:00–4.00 p.m. | Wellbeing Centre |
| Wednesday | 3.00 – 8.00 p.m. | Wellbeing Centre |
| Thursday | 12:00–7.00 p.m. | Wellbeing Centre |
| Friday | 09:00–1:00 p.m. | Wellbeing Centre |
| Saturday | 10.00 -1:00 p.m. | On Line |
Details of upcoming sessions and activities will be posted shortly
www.sheffieldmind.co.uk/news/autism-adhd-support-hub-coming-to-sheffield-mind
Move More
The Move More Inclusive Sport Brochure provides information on local sports clubs and leisure facilities in Sheffield, to help disabled people of all ages and ability levels to find out where activity sessions are being held if they wish to take part in Sport and Physical Activity.
This directory aims to provide you with information on local sports clubs and leisure facilities that are available for disabled people in and around Sheffield.
Find out more using the links below:
Move More Sheffield
Move More Inclusive Sports
The Autism & ADHD Show
Join us at the largest gathering of the autism and ADHD community in the UK – venues are London, Birmingham and Liverpool (June and July).
Packed with essential information, advice and learning to help you support an autistic, ADHD or AuDHD person in a home or school setting.
Our comprehensive programme of theatre sessions, workshops, advice hubs, one to one clinics, specialist services and resources has been designed to enable you to pick and choose the content which is most relevant to you.
Whether you’re pre or post diagnosis, approaching significant transition points or dealing with daily challenges, The Autism & ADHD Show can help you.
autismadhdshow.co.uk
Parent Carer Forum Information Sessions
Over the next few weeks there are sessions on:
- Hope for SEND: Support Group (22 June)
- Ready Steady Go!! Every Wednesday – Including school holidays
- Information session: Trauma-informed practice (27 June)
- Information session: Preparation for adulthood (8 July)
- Coffee & Chat (9 July)
- Disabled Parent Carer Group (10 July)
- Hope for SEND: Support Group (13 July)
For full information of places and times etc and to book any event please click on the link Events | Sheffield Parent Carer Forum
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