Author Archive for Abi Cowley

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  You may have March 23rd etched in your mind as the start of lockdown, here in the UK. This has been a roller-coaster year, where most of us at some point have experienced illness, anxiety or loneliness – and […]

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  In Oxfordshire one person we support is awaiting test results this week following the presentation of symptoms that may be Covid-19 and we have another clear week amongst the people we support in Berkshire and Buckinghamshire. Some autistic people […]

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  As we commence autumn and winter approaches, we are really keen to encourage as many people as possible to protect themselves and each other through the annual flu vaccination. Pharmacies including Lloyds and Boots will be launching their programmes […]

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  As a further week goes past with no new Covid-19 cases within either people we support or staff, we find ourselves fast approaching the end of Summer. Incredibly 12 months have passed since our 25th Anniversary Celebration whereby Lady […]

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  We are pleased to continue with the announcement that Autism at Kingwood remains to date COVID-19 free, however we will not be complacent as it is acknowledged by all that a second wave could be upon us at any […]

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Kingwood takes data security seriously, however scammers are getting smarter and more targeted to compete with our systems. A phishing scam affected Kingwood in late June, as a member of our Seniour Leadership Team had their email compromised.  Emails were […]

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  Many of us may never again complain about those cold winter days as we cope this week in tropical temperatures! It has been a real challenge for some of the people we support and their support staff to keep […]

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  Different but not defeated. There is no doubt that doing things differently takes an open mind and a determination to find a solution. It can be all too easy to put things in the ‘too difficult’ pile. Many of […]

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We had a lovely day for the launch of our gardening project at our allotment in Henley-on-Thames on Tuesday. Philippa (Head of Fundraising and Communications) and Kate (CEO) welcomed guests including our patron Jeremy Irons, our Founder Dame Stephanie Shirley, […]