Neurodivergence

What is neurodivergence?

Neurodivergence means that some people’s brains work in different ways. This can affect how they learn, communicate, focus, understand information, and experience the world around them.

People who are neurodivergent may have:

• Autism
• ADHD
• Dyslexia
• Dyspraxia
• Tourette syndrome
• Other differences in the way they think and learn

Being neurodivergent is not an illness. It is simply a different way of thinking and processing information. Every person is unique and has their own strengths and challenges.

How We Can Help

At Sett Valley Medical Centre, we want everyone to feel comfortable and supported when they use our services.

We may be able to offer:

• A quiet place to wait
• Clear and simple information
• Extra time during appointments when needed
• Help with forms
• Text messages or other ways to communicate
• Information in a format that works for you
• A note on your medical record about what support you need

Please see our reasonable adjustment form for details of how we can support you to make accessing healthcare services easier.
Reasonable adjustment form

Everyone is different. If there is something that would make your visit easier, please tell us. We will listen and do our best to support you.
We are committed to making our practice welcoming, accessible, and inclusive for everyone.

National and Local Support Services

• High Peak Neurodiversity Hub

  The High Peak Neurodiversity hub offers advice, advocacy and information for neurodivergent children and young adults aged 0 to 25 years and their parents and carers.
  
  Phone
  07498892525
  
  Website
  https://zink.org.uk/neuro-divergent-project-page/
  
  Email
  neurohub@zink.org.uk

• Derbyshire Autism Sercices

  Derbyshire Autism Services offers information, advice, guidance and support to children, young people and adults.
  
  Phone
  01773 741 221
  
  Website
  https://www.derbyshireautismservices.org/
  
  Email
  enquiries@derbyshireautismservices.org

• Autism Information and Advice Service

  Provides information for the autistic community in Derbyshire County and Derby City
  
  
  Phone
  01332 228 790
  
  Website
  http://www.autisminformationservice.org.uk/
  
  Email
  autismservice@citizensadvicemidmercia.org.uk
  

• <strong>Derbyshire Information, Advice and Support Service DIASS</strong>

  Provides education information, advice and support to children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND), as well as their parents and carers.
  
  Phone
  01629 533660
  
  Website
  https://www.derbyshireiass.co.uk/home.aspx
  
  Email
  ias.service@derbyshire.gov.uk

• <strong>IPSEA (Independent Provider of Special Education Advice) </strong>

  Provides free, independent legal education advice and support for families of children and young people with SEND.
  
  Phone
  0300 222 5899
  
  Website
  https://www.ipsea.org.uk/

• Derbyshire Local Offer

  Derbyshire Local Offer is a website offering support, guidance, and information about services for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities from 0 to 25 years old, and their families.
  
  Website
  https://www.localoffer.derbyshire.gov.uk/home.aspx
  
  Email
  local.offer@derbyshire.gov.uk

• Autistica

  UK’s leading autism research and campaigning charity.
  
  Website
  https://www.autistica.org.uk/
  
  Email
  info@autistica.org.uk

• Hidden Disability Sunflower

  A simple tool to share that you have a hidden disability voluntarily.
  
  Website
  https://hdsunflower.com/uk/insights/post/for-people-with-non-visible-disabilities

• <strong>Health/Autism Passports</strong>

  A great tool for hospital/health visits to save time and communicate individual needs
  
  Autism Passport

• Specialist Wellbeing Navigators

  Offer support to adults on the waiting list for an autism assessment
  
  Specialist Wellbeing Navigators Poster
  
  Tel
  01773 741 221
  
  Email
  enquiries@derbyshireautismservices.org