When people think about neurodiversity, they tend to just think about getting a diagnosis but what actually happens after said diagnosis?
In the UK, healthcare services are incredibly overwhelmed with NHS waitlists at an all-time high. This means that it has most likely been a stressful and long wait to get diagnosed with neurodiverse conditions such as autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), tourette syndrome and more. On top of that process, there’s a lack of aftercare. Gaining a diagnosis can be monumental for people’s lives, and as much as it can be reassuring, it can also be rather tough for both workplaces and individuals.
How UKIM Occupational Health & Wellbeing can support workplaces with the next steps…
At UKIM we support workplaces in their journey to help neurodivergent people with the next steps of their diagnosis. This is so organisations can thrive with a healthy, fully functional and positive workforce, which ultimately helps employers operationally and financially.
With expert counsellors and psychologists specialising in the field of neurodiversity, we help people come to terms with their diagnosis as it can be quite overwhelming and then we can support individuals and employers with identifying their strengths and weaknesses so that they can be more comfortable and productive at work.
Our specialist support helps employers by ensuring that their workforce is healthy and working at the best they can be. At UKIM Occupational Health & Wellbeing, we believe that a healthy workforce means a healthy business.
Having occupational health support in the workplace can help employers with neurodivergent employees through specialist support, so that together, neurodivergent traits can be navigated effectively and reasonable adjustments or recommendations can be made. In turn, this allows for better retention, better productivity, and better financial outcomes for businesses.
The thorough clinical support also creates a positive and inclusive workplace that will in turn help with business recruitment, onboarding, and retention processes. With educational help and training workshops, the workplace environment will be healthier too. A welcoming and inclusive workplace has more benefits than you might originally think…
Business Benefits:
- Better retention
- Increased productivity
- Effective operations
- Less absences
- More inclusivity
- Higher morale
- Better recruitment
- Greater public perception
How does a lack of support for neurodivergent people impact employers?
For employers, these healthcare issues just prolong the high absence rates, presenteeism and the high costs that come along with them. Without support, many people will still be struggling to come to terms with their diagnosis and will most likely still be navigating their tricky symptoms that triggered the need for a diagnosis in the first place.
There’s an array of neurodivergent traits that comes along with each different diagnosis and they range from poor time management, sensory issues, issues with attention and a lack of focus, etc. These traits can be difficult for employers as there can be drops in productivity, retention issues leading to higher needs for recruitment, general workplace management; all of which ultimately means struggles financially and operationally.
