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Do you care about your workforce and your profit? #ADHD

Tania Stephenson • 3 July 2023

Understanding ADHD in the workplace.

Do you care about your workforce and your profit?


Are you aware that a significant percentage of your workforce will have been/will be diagnosed as neuro-divergent (having ADHD, ADD, Autism (ASD), Dyslexia etc. #neurodiversityatwork)?


Do you understand how this impacts on them, both in the workplace and life in general and, the struggles and challenges they often face daily just to 'fit in'; with what society/you as an employer expects of them in terms of how they act and interact?


Are you aware of some of the 'superpowers' they can bring you as a neuro-divergent member of the team, in terms of high-level problem solving, seeing the bigger picture, focus and timely delivery on projects?


Their great strengths (and there are many) can be harnessed most effectively if they are able to work in an environment that can be tailored to help with some of their key challenges, and most importantly, be given the necessary support by you.


By giving some core training to your managers and team leaders, they will have a better awareness and understanding of these neuro-divergences and how to support those challenged by them. This will have a profound effect not only on your staff recruitment and retention, but also your team's

success and your business' profit. Ultimately, time and again, you will be able to deliver on key projects, by ensuring the correct people are involved in them and are supported to perform to their maximum.


Be the employer with a difference, one who really cares about both their profit and their people.


#adhdcoaching #neurodiversityinbusiness


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by Tania Stephenson. • 11 July 2023
Many of my clients across the UK are currently using the Access To Work funding to cover the costs of their ADHD coaching which has been a lifeline for them in terms of support. Support can extend up to weekly sessions for over half a year and are tailored to the individual. My current clients using this scheme are in a range of occupations and backgrounds. Employers need to ensure neurodivergent staff are aware of this great resource. Access to Work is a UK government programme that provides support for people with a physical or mental health condition or disability to take up or stay at work. If you have ADHD, you could qualify for this support which could cover the costs of your coaching. To apply for Access To Work support, you will need to fill in an application and if accepted, go through an assessment process where the support you receive is tailored to you. You should be offered assistance to develop a support plan for your workplace – as any costs are initially paid for by your employer and then refunded from the government therefore, you will need to speak to your employer about your ADHD. What do you need to qualify for Access To Work? Access to Work does not require a diagnosis of ADHD for you to get assistance; however, having a diagnosis significantly helps as claims can be refused without. ADHD is listed as a mental health disability in the Mental Health Act (1990). To qualify for AccessTo Work support, you must fulfil the following five criteria:  Have a physical or mental health condition or disability that means you need support to do your job or get to and from work,  Be 16 or over  Be in paid work (or be about to start or return to paid work in the next 12 weeks), even when working from home.  Be employed or self-employed.  Live and work (or be about to start or return to work) in England, Scotland or Wales. You cannot get Access to Work if you live in the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man. There’s also a different system in Northern Ireland.

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