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UK neurodivergent employment initiative
Overview
The UK government, through the Department for Work and Pensions, has launched an initiative to increase employment rates for neurodivergent individuals. This drive follows recommendations from the Expert Academic Panel on Neurodiversity, which advocates for a needs-led approach to support rather than one based strictly on medical diagnoses.
The initiative aims to address a significant employment gap; data from 2024/25 shows that only 34 per cent of disabled people with autism were employed, compared to 55 per cent of disabled people overall. The program intends to utilize the ‘Connect to Work’ specialist employment programme to provide tailored pathways for individuals with conditions such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia, and dyspraxia, focusing on overcoming specific workplace barriers.
Entities
Department for Work and Pensions · Expert Academic Panel on Neurodiversity · Pat McFadden
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesUK government launches new employment drive for neurodivergent people
The UK government is implementing a needs-led employment strategy for neurodivergent people, focusing on individual support for conditions like autism and ADHD rather than relying solely on formal diagnoses.
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[POLITICS] 2 sourcesUK Government launches employment drive for neurodivergent people
The UK government is launching a drive to increase employment for neurodivergent people, including those with autism and ADHD, through tailored support and specialist programmes.
Sources
burnhamandhighbridgeweeklynews.co.uk · keighleynews.co.uk · stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk · vinciworks.com