Embracing neurodiversity and supporting neurodivergent paediatricians RCPCH 2025
Additional resources Health Education England neurodiversity resources: HEE have developed a comprehensive page of neurodiversity resources. Ranging from specific resources for different neurodivergences to general resources and reasonable adjustments. We’d like to specifically sign post to:
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GMC welcome and valued: A detailed guidance that refers to the statutory requirements for medical schools and organisations involved in postgraduate and provides practical suggestions for organisations to consider when supporting a student / doctor with a disability. They provide process maps as examples for supporting development. Chapters 1, 2 and 6 are the most relevant for doctors already in training. BMA Making Reasonable Adjustments: Referring closely to the GMC welcome and valued report this document outlines some examples of reasonable adjustment from application to post allocation and during rotations.
Professional support for postgraduate medical and dental trainees: Health Education England is committed to enabling all postgraduate medical and dental trainees to maximise the opportunities available to them throughout their training.
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Each region has a slightly different offer and processes, you can find key links and information on the Health Education England website. Some operate via a self-referral processes and others require referral from an educational supervisor. The types of support you may receive include: – Assessments – Occupational psychologist assessments
National Autism Implementation team Scotland Beyond Accommodations: Supporting Autistic Health Professionals - Practice based guide for employers and employees: This guide is intended to support neurodivergent people working in the healthcare sector by providing information and practical suggestions based upon the views and preferences of neurodivergent adults. Occupational Psychologists and Occupational health: Occupational Psychologists and Occupational psychologists can provide a workplace needs assessment in which you can work collaboratively to identify reasonable adjustments to achieve their full potential at work. • You should be able to access occupational psychologists and the occupational health team via your workplace intranet and should have been discussed within inductions.