“Helped me manage it better to see I’m not alone.”

– BSOL Branching Minds participant

Now in its second year, the BSOL Branching Minds, RfA programme supports autistic adults, parent carers, NHS professionals, and RfA staff and volunteers through engaging, accessible mental health and wellbeing sessions that promote self-understanding, resilience and connection.

Maintaining good mental and physical health requires a holistic approach. Understanding how autism can affect a person’s ability to recognise, communicate or seek help for health needs can help reduce hospital admissions, readmissions and misdiagnosis. Combining education, self-care strategies and practical guidance helps build confidence for both those seeking care and those providing it.

Our offers are all FREE and delivered @ BAYC, 581 Pershore Road, B29 7EL (unless specified):
We still have spaces to join and we can provide information on any earlier sessions you have not attended! Sign up today!

  • 12-week, 2hr sessions for Autistic Adults in Birmingham and Solihull, designed to provide a safe, supportive and structured space to focus on positive mental health and wellbeing
    Tuesday 12-2pm – Starts 29th September for 12 weeks, ends 15th December 2026
    Tuesday 7-9pm – Starts 29th September and is biweekly, ends 16th March 2027
    Tuesday 12-2pm – Starts 5th January 2027 for 12 weeks, ends on 23rd March 2027
  • Autistic Adult Wellbeing Drop Ins – an opportunity to connect, discuss topics such as employment, socialising & activities, the benefits of coaching and mentoring and much more.
    Friday 11-1pm – 30th Oct, 11th Dec, 29th Jan, 26 Feb & 26th March 2027
Click here to Register
  • Parent Carer Wellbeing Drop In’s – an opportunity to connect with others, have a refreshment and discuss topics that promote wellbeing and much more. This is a low demand group to reduce isolation and have some ‘me’ time.
    In addition we are providing a Carers Advice Corner for those who live in Birmingham and have a child 16yrs or under on the Neurodevelopment Assessment Pathway. This is a great opportunity for you to meet other parents, reduce isolation and receive support.

Bi-weekly Wednesday 10.30-12.30 on 23 September through to 24th March 2027 (please note there will be holiday breaks).

Click here to Register
  • NHS Training – Understanding AUTISM to Enhance your Professional PracticeWe can train up to 20 delegates through our Open Registration dates for clinical and non-clinical NHS staff.
    4th Dec 2026, 21st & 22nd January 2027
Book Here

We are planning to deliver a 50 delegate training day at Touchbase Pears in March 2027 – date TBC.

Alternatively if you wish to discuss delivery of training to your team onsite, please contact kam@resourcesforautism.org.uk

BSOL, Branching Minds, RfA is commissioned by:
Birmingham and Solihull Mental Health, Learning Disability and Autism Provider Collaborative