Former Hospital Transformed into Specialized College for Young People with Complex Needs Friday, April 10, 2026 dilke education autism disabilities college forestofdean therapeutic wellbeing community healthcare The historic Dilke Memorial Hospital in the Forest of Dean has embarked on a new chapter, having been sold to Gloucestershire Independent College to be repurposed as a specialized educational facility for young people with … Read More
Former Hospital Transformed into Premier College for Young People with Complex Needs Friday, April 10, 2026 dilke forestofdean education autism disabilities therapeutic community college wellbeing heritage The historic Dilke Memorial Hospital in the Forest of Dean is embarking on a new chapter as it transforms into a dedicated college for young people with complex needs. Following its closure in 2024 and subsequent sale on … Read More
Chris Packham on Living Apart: “I’m Best on My Own” Friday, January 23, 2026 chrispackham winterwatch autism newforest isleofwight relationship solitude charlottecorney wildhearttrust autismawareness Chris Packham, the beloved Winterwatch presenter and naturalist, has opened up about his unique living arrangement with his partner of 17 years, Charlotte Corney. The 64-year-old moved to the New Forest in Hampshire four … Read More
Chris Packham on Embracing Solitude in His Unique Living Arrangement with Partner Friday, January 23, 2026 chrispackham autism relationship solitude newforest isleofwight winterwatch neurodiversity livingapart naturepresenter Winterwatch presenter Chris Packham has opened up about the distinctive living arrangement he shares with his partner of 17 years, Charlotte Corney. At 64, the naturalist has chosen to live separately from Charlotte, … Read More
Community Calls for Students to Help Name New Special School Amid Concerns over Proposed Title Wednesday, November 19, 2025 gloucestershire specialeducation schoolnaming inclusion autism community youth education accessibility consultation Concerns have surfaced over the proposed name of a new special needs school in Gloucester, leading to calls for students to have a voice in naming the institution. The planned 200-pupil school at Wheatridge East in Abbeydale … Read More
7 Signs of Autism Often Overlooked in Adults Over 40 Tuesday, September 2, 2025 autism adults diagnosis social sensory routine communication awareness undiagnosed research Autism is often associated with childhood, but many adults over 40 remain undiagnosed due to a lack of awareness and research focused on this age group. Recognizing the subtle signs of autism in adults can be crucial for … Read More