Jessica BirdReturn-to-work rehabilitation specialist Working To Wellbeing has launched a Neurodiversity Work Support Programme, designed to support neurodivergent individuals in the workplace to thrive and flourish, and to manage the challenges they may experience.
The clinically led and evidence-based work support service was designed to enable individuals to self-manage characteristics of their neurodivergence and remain in or return to work when ready.
The service focuses on physical, cognitive, psychological, emotional, and practical support needs.
Working To Wellbeing provides health coaching with a strong vocational bias to help people restore their day-to-day functioning and quality of life.
Dr Julie Denning, managing director, chartered health psychologist at Working To Wellbeing and chair of the Vocational Rehabilitation Association, said: “People who are neurodivergent can find it challenging to manage in certain work environments which can result in both professional and personal difficulties if not appropriately supported at work.
“Our new Neurodiversity Work Support Programme is focussed on enabling individuals to understand and implement effective tools and strategies to increase wellbeing and improve overall functioning and productivity.”
Working To Wellbeing’s Neurodiversity Programme is available to anyone who is neurodivergent and who is struggling at work, with or without an official diagnosis.
Following a referral from an employer or insurer, Working To Wellbeing carries out an initial assessment to understand the individual’s current challenges and difficulties they are facing at work.
This ascertains what support is required and provides recommendations. Where needed, they can liaise with the individual’s line manager to enable them to provide appropriate support, adaptations, and reasonable adjustments required.
Denning added: “With around 1 in 7 people in the UK considered neurodivergent, it is important that employers understand the implications of a neurodiverse workforce and provide the reasonable adjustments required and upskill line managers to lead neurodivergent teams.
“We liaise with an individual’s employer and occupational health if needed and provide input beyond the first day at work to ensure that they can remain at work for the long term.
“We support line managers to implement return-to-work plans and help them to make reasonable adjustments for their employees.”
The Neurodiversity Work Support Programme is available to new and existing clients, and Working To Wellbeing can support and offer fixed or bespoke solutions to both large companies and SMEs.
