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New sensory kits launched in Nantwich and Leighton Hospital

New sensory kits launched in Nantwich and Leighton Hospital

New sensory kits have been introduced across NHS community services in Nantwich and Crewe to support autistic patients at healthcare appointments.

It’s part of a Mid Cheshire Hospitals Charity initiative which they staged during Autism Acceptance Month to help reduce anxiety and improve access to care.

May 10, 2026
Talk in Nantwich to explore ADHD, wellbeing and lived experience

Talk in Nantwich to explore ADHD, wellbeing and lived experience

A new talk at the Nantwich Youth & Community Centre will focus on ADHD, its impact on daily living, and ways to improve health and wellbeing.

The event, on Tuesday May 12th from 7pm to 8pm, will be led by Andy Stone, who brings both lived experience and extensive personal study of ADHD and autism.

March 28, 2026
Cheshire receives funds to help adults with learning disabilities

Cheshire receives funds to help adults with learning disabilities

Cheshire East Council has received a share of £7.6 million to help hundreds of adults with learning disabilities and autism into work.

It’s part of a new Government initiative to provide extra support to jobseekers with learning disabilities and autism.

August 20, 2022
South Cheshire autism charity receives boost from Crewe firm

South Cheshire autism charity receives boost from Crewe firm

A charity supporting South Cheshire children and adults with autism has received a boost from a nearby company as it introduces more popular gaming sessions at its specialist centre in Crewe.

Teenager Aiden Taylor, who has the condition and is a keen gamer, was the inspiration behind the donation to Autism Inclusive from security firm Alpha Omega based on Crewe Business Park.

July 8, 2021
Cheshire East child SEND services “transformed”, say inspectors

Cheshire East child SEND services “transformed”, say inspectors

Childcare inspectors say services for children with special educational needs (SEND) across Cheshire East have been “transformed”.

It comes three years after an earlier report highlighted “significant weaknesses” in the provision.

July 2, 2021
Artist Christian Turner produces Nantwich 2019 calendar

Artist Christian Turner produces Nantwich 2019 calendar

By Jonathan White
Talented South Cheshire artist Christian Turner has produced a Nantwich 2019 calendar.

It is his first calendar of Nantwich and features his oil paintings of scenes within the town.

October 10, 2018
Thieves steal toys and games from autistic Nantwich children

Thieves steal toys and games from autistic Nantwich children

Crooks devastated parents after breaking into a South Cheshire support group and stealing toys, games and crafts from children. The break-in happened at the Rainbow Puzzles Crewe Autism/ADHD Group at St Barnabas Church Hall, Crewe.

July 21, 2012
Autism campaigner to carry Olympic Torch in Crewe

Autism campaigner to carry Olympic Torch in Crewe

Leading autism campaigner Kevin Healey is to carry the Olympic in Crewe on May 31. Kevin, of Newcastle-under-Lyme, founded two autism charities in Staffordshire and set up UK Autism Radio UK.

May 24, 2012