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Help Your Heart to Stay Healthy

Help Your Heart to Stay Healthy

Use our guide to find out why it's important to look after your heart, and where you can find help to break unhealthy habits >> Read more

Published: 29th September, 2021

Updated: 2nd June, 2026

Author: Pete Hughes

Get Moving and Feel Better!

Get Moving and Feel Better!

Find tips from the mental health charity Mind for getting active and feeling renewed. It's motivational! >> Read more

Published: 27th September, 2021

Updated: 14th April, 2026

Author: Pete Hughes

The Dangers of Vaping

The Dangers of Vaping

Vaping is often seen as a safe alternative to smoking, but it isn't risk free. Read our accessible guide about the dangers of vaping, and find out where to get support>> Read more

Published: 28th November, 2023

Updated: 14th April, 2026

Author: Dale Bassett

All About Endometriosis

All About Endometriosis

our easy-read booklet includes information on symptoms, diagnosis, treatments and where to get support for this serious medical condition>> Read more

Published: 23rd March, 2026

Author: Pete Hughes

Ear-Resistible

Ear-Resistible

Maintaining good ear health can help prevent significant hearing loss. Read our guide on ways to help keep your ear healthy >>> Read more

Published: 27th February, 2024

Updated: 13th January, 2026

Author: Dale Bassett

Keep Smiling, Keep Shining

Keep Smiling, Keep Shining

Sensory sensitivities can make tooth care difficult when you are autistic but looking after our teeth is important. Read our guide to find ways to help you keep smiling >>> Read more

Published: 8th March, 2023

Updated: 11th August, 2025

Author: Dale Bassett

All about the Menopause

All about the Menopause

We've created an accessible / easy-read guide to the menopause. Read it here >> Read more

Published: 4th November, 2021

Updated: 11th August, 2025

Author: Pete Hughes

Breathe Easy

Breathe Easy

The lungs are one of the most important organs in the human body, so it is important to look after them. Our easy-read guide provides tips to help keep your lungs in peak health >>> Read more

Published: 4th June, 2024

Updated: 11th August, 2025

Author: Dale Bassett

Coping with Cancer

Coping with Cancer

Finding out that you or a loved one has cancer can come as a huge shock. Read our easy-read guide about living with cancer here >> Read more

Published: 15th November, 2021

Updated: 11th August, 2025

Author: Pete Hughes

Eye See You

Eye See You

Many things can affect your eye health including disease, diet age or too much screen time. Our easy-read guide provides tips on keeping healthy eyes>> Read more

Published: 21st September, 2022

Updated: 11th August, 2025

Author: Dale Bassett

Inclusive Sport in Leeds

Inclusive Sport in Leeds

Leeds City Council have published a directory of inclusive sports across the city. Read it here >> Read more

Published: 15th August, 2022

Updated: 11th August, 2025

Author: Pete Hughes

You Got to Be Kidney Me

You Got to Be Kidney Me

Our kidneys are an organ we do not often think about, often being called the silent organ, but it is very important to keep your kidneys in good health. Read our guide for tips to keep your kidney's healthy >>> Read more

Published: 9th April, 2024

Updated: 11th August, 2025

Author: Dale Bassett

Don't Lose Your Voice

Don't Lose Your Voice

Our voices, like our fingerprints, are all unique. As we get older we risk losing our unique voice, unless we try to look after it properly. Read our guide to find out more>>> Read more

Published: 16th April, 2024

Updated: 8th April, 2025

Author: Dale Bassett

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  • Love the Skin You're In

    Love the Skin You're In

    Our easy-read guide to body confidence has information and tips on how we can feel more comfortable in our own skin>>

  • Make a Donation

    Make a Donation

    Your donations will help improve the lives of autistic people and their families and help to create a more autism friendly society >>

  • University of Edinburgh - Research Participants wanted

    University of Edinburgh - Research Participants wanted

    Complete an online survey to be in with a chance of winning a £50 or £100 cash prize and help researchers get a better understanding of autism, ADHD and eating disorders>>

  • AutistiCon Event Sponsorship

    AutistiCon Event Sponsorship

    A fantastic opportunity to get your business seen at West Yorkshire's #1 neurodiversity event. Find out more>>

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  • Job vacancies

    Job vacancies

    Take a look at our latest job vacancies, relief roles and volunteering opportunities >>

  • Providing Support

    Providing Support

    Our Vocational and Community Services (VACS) have been helping autistic adults reach their true potential for over 30 years. Find out more >>

  • Support Worker (Vocational and Community Services)

    Support Worker (Vocational and Community Services)

    We are looking for fantastic support workers to join our friendly team in Leeds. Read the job description and apply today!

  • Getting an Autism Diagnosis in Leeds

    Getting an Autism Diagnosis in Leeds

    Do you think that you or someone you know may be autistic? Find out more about diagnosis and the support available >>

  • Contact Us

    Contact Us

    If you need help, advice, or want to find out more about what we do, then we would love to hear from you! Contact us here >>

  • Start a New Career With Us

    Start a New Career With Us

    Exciting opportunities available. Challenging, rewarding and fun! Apply here >>

  • About Our Bases

    About Our Bases

    We have two bases that we operate from in Leeds. Find out more about Grape Street and New Mabgate >>

  • How to Access VACS

    How to Access VACS

    We work with autistic adults of all abilities and ages. Placement is subject to referral and assessment

  • NeuroBeyond Training and Consultancy

    NeuroBeyond Training and Consultancy

    We have used our years of experience to develop training and consultancy services which get to the heart of the lived experience of neurodivergent people. Find out more>>

  • How can you tell if someone is autistic?

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