Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I need to let BANDs know whether I can attend or not?
There are members within our group who have higher anxiety if they don't know who to expect on that day. Also some venues have limited capacity. Facilitators can manage their role and the group better if they know who is coming to the groups in advance. Also they can adapt the groups where possible to help with your needs as everyone with lived experience of neurodiversity is affected differently.
I don't live in the same town or city that a group runs, can I still attend?
Yes as long as you follow what's on the What's Expected of Me? page.
Do I need a diagnosis to attend?
No diagnosis of any neurodiversity is needed in order to attend. However if you could let the facilitators know which neurodiversity you feel affects you, then we can try to find resources to help.
How do I get to a BANDs group?
We have people who enjoy planning out public transport routes for others, email bathfiltonbands@gmail.com or text 07905345591 and Alfie can help you to find a route.
I don't want people outside the group to know I've attended a BANDs group
Provided you follow the What's Expected of Me? page and Alfie is satisfied that neither yourself or anyone else is in danger then Alfie will not tell anyone outside of the groups that you've attended BANDs CIC. Do let us know if there is anyone within the group that you'd rather not know when you've attended. If this is something we can help with then we will.
I have a physical disability and this can limit my mobility
Please let Alfie know whether you need level access as one of our Bath based venues has steps up into and down to the toilets and basement. (About 10 in total). The unofficial monthly Frome quiz night currently has a few steps to the venue.
Do I have to talk to anyone in the groups?
Provided you follow the What's Expected of Me? page you don't have to talk. Typing messages on a phone and showing to others; writing down or texting what you would like to say or emailing bathfiltonbands@gmail.com afterwards are all totally acceptable in the group. If you let us know your hobbies and interests, then this can help us to find other members that share your hobbies and interests.
How long will BANDs send me reminders?
Either until you ask us not to send you reminders or for 3 months (members audit). Please reply to any messages asking if you still wish to receive reminders to keep up to date with whats on. This is so we can comply with GDPR regulations regarding keeping personal data only for necessary purposes.
How long will BANDs keep my contact details?
Either until you ask us to remove them or until you stop replying to our members audit.
I've decided that I cannot attend any BANDs groups what do I need to do?
Please text 07905345591 or email bathfiltonbands@gmail.com or send a link via Facebook Messenger. If we receive no contact from you from our members audit, we will stop sending reminders. Please note you are still welcome to message back if you feel able to contacting us again.
Why do you need my contact details?
This is so that Alfie can contact you regarding when and where the groups are running. On rare occasions, the groups move online after the reminders are sent out. Also according to the needs of the group and personal circumstances of the facilitators, dates can be changed before the reminders are sent out. BANDs minimises (where possible) the number of unexpected events for their membership.