Boris’s statement on Monday was concerning so it’s good to see Government guidelines now confirm that workplaces, voluntary and charity groups are exempt from the rule of 6 see https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-meeting-with-others-safely-social-distancing/coronavirus-covid-19-meeting-with-others-safely-social-distancing We must, however, continue to observe the rules (up to 30 members/visitors etc) and social distancing to keep everyone safe

Yippeeeee! I understand the current guidance limits numbers to 30 people for social groups. This should work for us as members come and go at different times, nipping out for something to eat, shopping, football training, walks etc. We must, for everyone’s safety, comply with social distancing, handwashing, signing in, but the main thing is […]

On Wednesday (5 August) I had a meetup with Robin Walker, MP for Worcester, to let him know how ASPIE continued all our services, albeit differently during lockdown and how despite the fact that guidance for social groups was slow to emerge we have staged our re-opening because friendship and support are needed more than […]

We were delighted to welcome the High Sheriff, Mark Jackson OBE, yesterday 29 July 2020 to help raise our profile and increase awareness of the complexities of Asperger’s. He has told us it was fascinating to get such a deep insight into the challenges that we (ASPIE) and aspies face and to get the chance […]

To test a gradual return to normal, ASPIE re-opens at 26 Sansome Walk, in Worcester from Wednesday 8 July, 1pm to 5pm. To comply with Government guidelines it is necessary to restrict the number of members/visitors to a maximum of 6 in the building at any one time with a one-way system and other measures […]

Have you received support from ASPIE? You can nominate us for a £1,000 donation. Ecclesiastical is launching its £1m giving programme – the Movement for Good awards. Designed to give eligible charities registered in the UK and Republic of Ireland the financial assistance they need to keep making a difference, a total of 500 charities […]

ASPIE opened every every week since we started in 2011, quite a feat but essential in providing the routine and predictability which helps reduce anxiety and frees Asperger adults up to cope in a world which still has little understanding of people who are different. The security of meeting weekly has been ripped away from […]

Coronavirus Covid-19 Update We are taking practical steps to encourage hygiene, reduce risk and spread accessible information. We ask you not to attend if you are showing any symptoms, or if you they have an underlying health issue that puts you at a greater risk. We encourage you all not to panic, be wise and […]