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Conditions

Explore NHS pathways, diagnosis routes and support options.

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Autism | Symptoms, Diagnosis and Support Guide

Learn about autism, including symptoms, diagnosis, and support available across the UK for autistic children and adults.

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ADHD UK | Symptoms, Diagnosis and Support Guide

ADHD is a common neurodevelopmental condition that affects attention, impulse control, and activity levels in both children and adults.

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Dyslexia | Symptoms, Diagnosis and Support Guide

What is Dyslexia? Dyslexia is a common neurodevelopmental condition that affects reading, spelling, and writing skills. It is not related to intelligence and many people with dyslexia have average or above-average ability. In the UK, dyslexia affects both children and adults and is recognised under the Equality Act 2010. Dyslexia is part of neurodiversity, alongside […]

Benefits

Clear guides to understand eligibility, prepare evidence, and take the next step.

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Disability Benefits

Personal Independence Payment – PIP

Personal Independence Payment or PIP can help cover the extra costs of living with a long-term condition. It focuses on how your condition affects your daily life, rather than the condition itself. Many neurodivergent people qualify, especially if difficulties affect planning, communication, safety, sensory tolerance, or independent living. Receiving PIP can also unlock additional support, […]

Carers Support

Carer’s Allowance

Carer’s Allowance recognises the important role of unpaid carers. It provides financial support to people who spend significant time helping someone with a disability or long-term condition. Many carers of neurodivergent children and adults qualify, especially where daily supervision, emotional support, and assistance with routines are needed. Even if you do not qualify for payments, […]

Mobility & Transport

Transport Concession Schemes

Transport Concession Schemes help disabled individuals travel safely and affordably.These schemes may include free bus travel, discounted rail fares, or free tram and underground travel depending on your location.Many neurodivergent individuals qualify due to safety risks, executive functioning challenges, or sensory difficulties affecting independent travel.Access to safe and affordable transport improves independence, access to healthcare, […]

Practical tools

Step-by-step guides, letter templates and crisis resources — ready to use.

GP guide

Preparing for your GP appointment

What to say, what to bring, and how to ask for a referral — even if you've been dismissed before.

Templates

Letter templates

GP referral, school EHCP request, employer adjustments, and PIP reconsideration — ready to copy and send.

Education

Education & SEN support

EHCPs, working with your SENCO, school reasonable adjustments, and what to do when school says no.

Workplace

Workplace rights

Equality Act 2010, reasonable adjustments, Access to Work, disclosing your condition, and what to do if refused.

Crisis support

Crisis & urgent support

All UK crisis lines — Samaritans, PAPYRUS, CALM, NAS helpline, ADHD Foundation, and more. With opening hours.

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