The Royal Borough of Greenwich is inviting residents to help shape a new Neurodiversity Strategy that will improve understanding, support and inclusion for neurodivergent people across the borough.
The strategy is being developed in partnership with neurodivergent residents, families, carers and professionals who work with or support neurodivergent communities. The council wants to ensure the strategy reflects the real experiences, needs and priorities of local people.
Residents are now being encouraged to register their interest in taking part in the co-production and engagement process.
By getting involved, participants will have the opportunity to help influence how services, communities and organisations across Greenwich better support neurodivergent residents in the future.
Councillor Mariam Lolavar, Cabinet Member for Health, Adult Social Care and Communities said:
“We want Greenwich to be a borough where neurodivergent residents feel understood, valued and supported to thrive. Developing this strategy alongside people with lived experience is essential to making sure it reflects the realities, challenges and strengths of our communities.
“I would encourage neurodivergent residents, families, carers and professionals to get involved and help shape this important work. Your experiences and ideas will play a vital role in creating a strategy that helps us build a more inclusive borough for everyone.”
The council is committed to making the process as accessible and inclusive as possible. People who register their interest will be asked how they would like to be involved and what support or adjustments may help them take part comfortably.
Registering interest does not commit residents to taking part in any specific activity, but it will ensure they receive updates about opportunities to contribute as the strategy develops.
Anjuli, a resident who is already involved with the project said:
"As an autistic person and someone who works with autistic people, I know how important it is that neurodivergent voices are heard. If you’ve ever felt that more needs to be done in our borough, this is your opportunity to help shape real change."
Paul, a neurodivergent resident who is also part of the Autism Partnership Board said:
“Nothing about you without you. Take your chance to contribute, because Greenwich wants to listen."
The council welcomes interest from neurodivergent residents, parents and carers, community groups, professionals and anyone with experience of supporting neurodivergent people in Greenwich.
Residents can register their interest online and help shape a strategy that reflects the voices and experiences of the borough’s communities.