All About: Neurodiversity Services
Connected Kingston
Neurodiverse-friendly support services, clubs and activities
You can find a list of neurodiverse-friendly support groups and activities in Kingston on Connected Kingston. You can make friends, talk about your experiences with people in a similar situation, or get help volunteering or finding a job.
The list was created in partnership with Connected Kingston and experts by experience from the Autism and ADHD Partnership Board.
Support through Kingston Council and the NHS
Support for children
If your child needs support with a neurodivergent condition, or you think they might have one, you can find information about services for children on Achieving for Children
Getting a diagnosis
Some people only find out later in life that they have autism, ADHD, or another type of neurodivergent condition.
Speak to your GP if you think you might have one and want to explore getting a diagnosis. They will talk to you about the process and next steps.
Find out about funded care from adult social services
If your neurodivergent condition makes it hard to look after yourself and live your daily life, you might be eligible for funded care from Kingston Council. Find out more about eligibility for social care
Help for carers
If you regularly help to look after someone who is neurodivergent, specific support is available for you as a carer. Read more about support available for carers
Peer support group
Kingston Carers’ Network runs a peer support group for carers of neurodivergent adults. The group meets every month and gives carers the chance to chat with others who may be in a similar situation to themselves. It is an opportunity to share stories and tips in a safe, non-judgmental space. Find out more about the Kingston Carers Network peer support group on Connected Kingston
Help improve things for autistic people and people with ADHD
Kingston Council are working with local organisations and residents to create a new autism and ADHD strategy for adults and children.
They want to find out what is important to autistic people, people who have ADHD, and their families. This will help create a plan of action to improve the lives of autistic people and people who have ADHD in Kingston.
The next part of engagement about the strategy began on 9 September. Find out more about how you can get involved on Kingston Let’s Talk
Join the Autism and ADHD Partnership Board
Kingston Council set up the Autism and ADHD Partnership Board to ensure they implement the strategy and make the changes needed to improve things for autistic people and people with ADHD.
The board includes:
- experts by experience, meaning an autistic person or someone who has ADHD, or someone who might give support like a family member
- people who work to support autistic people, people with ADHD, and their families
Find out more by emailing adultscommissioning@kingston.gov.uk.
Healthwatch Kingston Pulse Check report: Neurodiversity and health and care services report
In April 2021 Healthwatch Kingston launched our ‘Pulse Check’ engagement programme to work with our diverse communities in Kingston and listen to their views and experiences of health and social care services.
