Proposed regulations to support next phase of rollout
Families could get quicker access to free school meals under proposed new regulations laid at Holyrood.
If agreed by MSPs, the regulations would see Social Security Scotland given new powers, allowing them to share Scottish Child Payment data with local authorities. This would allow councils to ensure eligible pupils receive their free school meals.
The latest phase of the free school meals programme will include all pupils in receipt of the Scottish Child Payment in Primaries 6 to 7 and S1-S3 in eight local authority areas.
Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth said: “Free school meals are a crucial element of the Scottish Government’s ambition to eradicate child poverty, and the provision is currently available to over 273,000 pupils across Scotland, saving families who take up the offer around £400 per child per year.
“The next phase of the rollout will significantly build upon this, with an additional 25,000 pupils being able to benefit from this vital provision. Through further support for data sharing, local authorities will be able to more quickly identify those eligible for this next phase.
“That is why we have proposed these changes to streamline the process to help more families and remove any administrative burden for local authorities. I would encourage members of the Committee to back these proposals to ensure more families can easily access the support they need.”
Holyrood’s Education, Children and Young People Committee will vote on the regulations on Wednesday 2 April. If approved, they will come into effect from 19 May 2025.
Barchester’s Strachan House care home in Edinburgh is proud to provide a much-needed pit stop for all local emergency services.
At any time of the day or night, hard-working emergency workers can call into the care home to get a hot or cold drink and a tasty bite to eat either to have at the home or to take away with them if time is tight.
Everyone at Strachan House is delighted to be able to offer this service to our wonderful emergency crews to thank them for all that they do.
When crews come to Strachan House, they are always so glad of a drink and a rest if there is time so staff and residents decided to extend this offer to all emergency teams in the area and they want to spread the word that all blue light staff are always welcome to stop in for a rest and some refreshment.
The home has prepared snack bags to keep on hand should a crew have no time to rest and just need to grab a bag and go.
Frances Fisher, General Manager for Strachan House, said: “We all know how hard our emergency services work and how much we rely on them.
“We wanted to say thank you for all that they do to protect and support us and this is our way of giving back. We want our local emergency services to know they are always welcome here at Strachan House”.
Strachan House is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers, which is committed to delivering high-quality care across its care homes and hospitals. Strachan House provides nursing care and specialist dementia care. For more information, please contact StrachanHousee@Barchester.com
Young carers take open top bus to Westminster on Young Carers Action Day to call on MPs and decision-makers for more support
Almost a quarter of young carers say no one else can provide the care they do
Two-fifths worry too much about the person they care for to take a break
72% miss out on the school holidays, nearly half miss out on friendships and almost one in five say they’re missing time out of their education
More than half of young carers can’t get a regular break from caring, while almost a quarter say there’s no one else to provide the care they do, an alarming survey has found.
The findings have been released by Carers Trust for Young Carers Action Day on 12 March. The time young carers spend on their caring role mean young carers often miss out on education, friendships, holidays and many other things their classmates take for granted, the survey showed.
The survey of 423 young and young adult carers found nearly one in five rarely or never get a break (17%), while 40% said they got one only some of the time. Just 15% said they could take a break whenever they wanted.
Asked what stopped them getting a break, almost a quarter (23%) said there was no one else to provide the care they give. Two-fifths (40%) said they worried too much about the person they care for to take time out from looking after them.
One young carer said:“I feel bad for taking breaks and when I have time for myself I’m always thinking that I could be doing something else to help out. It’s isolating because I can’t meet up with friends. I can text but it’s just not the same. Everyone’s planning their holidays and trips but I know I can’t go on holiday.”
Almost three-quarters of young carers (72%) said they miss out on the holidays because they provide care, the survey showed.
Many also felt they were shut out of a lot of the things most other children get to do. Nearly half (49%) miss out on friendships, and 46% on hobbies. Almost two-thirds (65%) said they lacked time to themselves and nearly one in five (19%) felt they were missing their education.
Young Carers Action Day is an annual campaign organised by Carers Trust with its network of local carer organisations.
It aims to highlight the challenges faced by the UK’s one million young carers (under-18s) and the hundreds of thousands of young adult carers aged 18-25. At least 16,000 young carers in the UK, some just five years old, are caring for 50 hours a week or more, according to the most recent census data.
This year the theme of Young Carers Action Day is “Give Me A Break”. It was chosen by young carers themselves to show their need for respite but also to be given a chance in life by schools, employers and politicians.
Carers Trust is calling on the UK Government to ensure all young carers have access to a properly funded break from their caring role. Politicians, education providers, employers and other organisations are also being asked to sign the Young Carers Covenant, a pledge to help young carers improve their lives.
Kirsty McHugh, Carers Trust’s CEO, said: “Across the UK, children as young as five are spending huge amounts of their free time caring for others. We know this can have a devastating effect on their education, wellbeing and future prospects. It is simply wrong that, as a country, we are asking so many children to take on so much.
“Those in power need to give young carers a break. If we want young people to thrive, as well as those for which they care, we need to give these young people the chance to take time out from their caring duties.”
The Children’s Commissioner Dame Rachel de Souza said:“As Children’s Commissioner, I know from speaking to young carers that they provide essential support to their family members and take on extra responsibilities to look after their loved ones, sometimes at a cost to their own education.
“Young carers often have to navigate extremely challenging circumstances alone without extra support, which can have a big impact on their lives and wellbeing.”
“I am collecting evidence from schools and colleges about how they support young carers in their own settings, to build a national picture of how these children’s extra responsibilities are being recognised. We should be no less ambitious for young carers than we are for all children.”
On Young Carers Action Day, Carers Trust will be giving a group of young carers a break by taking them on an open top bus tour in London. The bus will be stopping at Westminster where politicians are being invited to hop aboard, meet the children and hear their concerns directly.
The day before, young carers from Hartlepool Carers Centre will hand in a letter to 10 Downing Street. It will ask for the Prime Minister’s support for the Young Carers Covenant and cross-government action to improve opportunities for young and young adult carers.
In Scotland, there will be a mass gathering of young carers at Holyrood where they will meet MSPs, share their experiences and call for more support.
There will also be a roundtable discussion with decision-makers about better access to breaks for young carers. A Young Carer Action Day Parliamentary Debate will take place in the Scottish Parliament Chamber with over 100 young carers in attendance.
In Wales, Carers Trust’s Youth Council of young carers supported by local carer organisations across the country will join together at the Senedd.
They’ll be quizzing MSs about how they can work towards a country where young carers are supported to access the short breaks they need and they’ll have a chance to hear from former young carers about the breaks they’ve had in life in their careers and education.
For the fifth year in a row, creative arts charity Create and Carers Trust are partnering for a special showcase of artwork made by young carers during four Young Carers Action Day 2025 projects. These have taken place across the four nations of the UK.
The online showcase is on the “Give Me a Break” theme and highlights the importance of giving young carers time off from their caring responsibilities to look after their own wellbeing.
This year’s showcase will feature puppetry, photography, prints and collages specifically created for the day by young people in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
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Funding for charity web service and training programme
A national service supporting people affected by self-harm is to benefit from £1.5 million of Scottish Government funding over the next two years.
The funding for Self-Harm Network Scotland (SHNS) will enable it to continue its webchat service which offers 1-to-1 assistance out of hours and a peer support programme which has provided 2,851 sessions since funding began in 2021 – an average of eight sessions per person.
SHNS also deliver free training to individuals and organisations – either in-person or online – to increase understanding of self-harm and reduce stigma. To date, 3,373 people in sectors including education and social work have taken part.
SHNS is run by mental health charity Penumbra. Visiting the support centre at Hope Point in Dundee, Mental Wellbeing Minister Maree Todd said: “I am pleased to be able to announce this continued support for Self-Harm Network Scotland.
“The way in which people seek support and discuss self-harm has changed in recent years with many looking online for help, so online peer support and the webchat service is a crucial addition to the existing range of mental health services available. This work is also helping to build our understanding about self-harm and the most helpful interventions so that we can continue to improve the services on offer.
“It also encouraging that so many have taken up the offer of free training as this will go a long way towards reducing the stigma which can all too often prevent people from seeking the help they need.”
SHNS Manager Darren Boyd said: “We are delighted to announce that Self-Harm Network Scotland has received additional funding from the Scottish Government for the next two years.
“This vital investment is a powerful vote of confidence in the work we do to support people who self-harm, their loved ones and professionals working with them. It enables us to broaden our community-based initiatives, continue our peer support services, and develop new resources – all designed to empower those in need with compassion, understanding, and hope.
“We are grateful to be able to continue our work supporting the Scottish Government and COSLA in our shared vision that anyone in Scotland affected by self-harm receives compassionate support, without fear of stigma or discrimination.”
Peer supporter Kayleigh Wanless said: “When I was around 14 years old, I began using self-harm to cope with anxiety and depression.
“I have spent time throughout my life in both child and adult mental health services. The realisation I had from my first time leaving CAMHS was ‘I want to help people like they’ve helped me’.
“Since then, I have taken the upset I experienced and turned it into something valuable. SHNS has allowed me to take pride in the empathy and compassion I have gained from times of struggle and has given me the opportunity to become a person who now helps others to reach their goals.”
The £1.5 million is part of the wider Fairer Funding pilot which is providing more than £60 million to charities across Scotland.
Bursaries of £2,500 to support artists bringing work to this year’s Fringe
Today, Friday 7 March, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society is delighted to announce the recipients of the 2025 Keep it Fringe fund.
This is the third year of the fund, an initiative created to support Fringe artists to realise their professional ambitions, and in 2025 funded by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS).
The Keep it Fringe fund was launched in 2023 by the Fringe Society honorary President Phoebe Waller-Bridge and funded by the Fleabag for Charity campaign, alongside funds donated to the Fringe Society by Edinburgh Gin.
Supported by £1 million from the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) over two years (2024 and 2025), the Fringe Society is today announcing the successful 180 recipients of £2,500 bursaries for Fringe 2025. The fund received 848 applications, which were reviewed by 28 independent assessors.
Keep it Fringe shows span a range of topics, including IVF, Miss Universe pageants, Dolly the Sheep, incel culture, Deliveroo cyclists, tinnitus and football hooliganism, with companies and artists covering nearly every genre in the Fringe programme. Representing a mix of free and ticketed shows, 33% of the successful applicants identify as disabled or have a health condition, and more than 30% come from a working-class background.
The Fringe Society hopes to continue the Keep it Fringe fund for as long as possible and is actively seeking new funding and donations to ensure the long-term sustainability of this important initiative. Donations can be made here, and updates will be provided as the project progresses.
Culture Secretary, Lisa Nandy said: ‘The Fringe is the largest performing arts festival in the world and gives creatives from across the UK the opportunity to showcase the wide variety of talent this nation has to offer.
‘This funding will ensure that artists from all backgrounds have the opportunity to put on a show for the international audiences and industry professionals that gather in Edinburgh each summer and enable the Fringe to continue to boost our up-and-coming artists.’
Shona McCarthy, Chief Executive of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society, said: ‘This year we received the highest number of applications to date which highlights how valued and needed this initiative is.
“We are thankful to DCMS for providing the funding that has enabled us to continue the Keep it Fringe fund for the last two years. We know that for many artists the financial challenges of putting on a show can prevent some from coming to the Fringe, and this funding will enable the Edinburgh Fringe to be more accessible to artists from across the UK.
‘We are keen to continue the Keep it Fringe fund, as we have heard countless testimonials on how invaluable this support is. If you think you can help, please get in touch with the Fringe Society team.’
THE SUCCESSFUL RECIPIENTS OF THE KEEP IT FRINGE FUND (alphabetical):
This list does not include the full list of recipients as three shows are still going through the final stages of confirmation.
4PLAY, Colours Run
Agent Red Arts, AUDITION
Aisheshek Magauina, 2 Muslim 2 Furious 2: Go Halal or Go Home
Alastair Clark, Alastair Clark: On The Record
Alex Mitchell, Alex Mitchell: “Tough”
Alfie Webster, lenny.
Alice Cockayne, Alice Cockayne:
Alison Affleck, ali affleck and The Traveling Janes
Alison Spittle, Fat Bitch
Amy Mason, Amy Mason: No Thanks
Amy Yeo, Well Behaved Women
Angela King, A Period of Faith
Aoife Parr, anatomy of pain
Arron Jones Entertainment, #1 Greatest Hit Rock ‘N’ Roll Magic Show
Maria A L Zani, The Collective: Breaking Barriers at the Fringe
Maria Who?, Miss Brexit
Martha Pailing, Chat Sh*t, Get Hit
Jasmine Thien, I Dream in Colour
Maybe You Like It, Down to Chance
Mianoora Kosonen, Echoes of Finland: Rare Piano Gems by Sibelius, Madetoja & Palmgren
Michelle Burke, Mind How You Go
Mohit Mathur, Dial 1 for UK
Molly Farquhar, Hairy B*stard
Molly McGuinness, Slob
Moon Rabbit Theatre, Shirley: A Ghost Story
Moonbeam Theatre Ltd, Once Upon A Flowerbed
Moonstone Theatre Company, ENOUGH.
mr blue productions, Something Else
Narin Ozenci, Narin Oz (Inner Child(ish)
Nate Kitch, Nate Kitch: Something Different!!!!!
Nathan Cassidy, Nathan Cassidy: It’s Not The End Of The World
Niall Moorjani Storyteller, Kanpur: 1857
Northern Lights Theatre, The Sculpture
Orla Newmark, Orla Newmark and Will Hughes: Chef’s Treat (WIP)
Out Of The Forest Theatre Ltd, Bury The Hatchet
Ozzy Algar, Ozzy Algar: Speed Queen
Parky Players, Been There, Done That, Got The Symptoms
Passing Stranger Theatre Company, People We Bury Alive
Pedro Leandro, Soft Animal
Piers MacKenzie, COURIER
Pigs Fly LTD, E@sy Ryan
PINCHY theatre, FLITCH
Ray Productions & Big Sofa Theatre, Egg’s Aren’t That Easy To Make
Roarrr Theatre, Here Comes GuDong
Rodreguez King-Dorset, I am the Greatest!
Rosa Garland, Primal Bog
Saksi Bisou, Stampin’ in the Graveyard
Salt Circle Productions, Bea P. Deigh
Sam Nicoresti, Sam Nicoresti: Baby Doomer
Sam Williams, Touch Me Not
Samia Rida, Kidnap
scott turnbull presents, Scott Turnbull presents…Surreally Good
Seemia Theatre CIC, Saria Callas
Shahaf Beer, The Jewish Dog
Shalaka Kurup, Shalaka Kurup: Get a Grip
Short and Sweet Theatre, Milk On The Side: A Barista Musical
Shy Bairns, Shy Bairns Get Nowt
Siblings Comedy, Siblings
SkelpieLimmer, SHAME SHOW
SkelpieLimmer Productions, Anthem For Dissatisfaction
Slow Theatre Company, ALICE
Sufrecs Ltd, Sufrecs Presents: ‘Live Music and Chat: “A Kick Up The Arts” Live Podcast Event’ (working title)
Susan Riddell , Kopfkino
Tamsyn Kelly, Tamsyn Kelly Hot Titty Bungalow
TEAM Collective Cymru, Relay
The Biscuit Barrel, Biscuit Barrel: The 69-Sketch Show
The Crunch Collective, Nick it For Munich
The Harbourers Theatre, Harbouring
The Horgles, A Xerox of a Deer
Tigers, Not Daughters, Cara and Kelly are Best Friends Forever for Life
Tom Little, Tom Little Less Conversation, Tom Little More Action
Tomas McCabe, 1Date: The Dating Game Show
TRIADA theatre company, HER RAVING MIND
Uncaged Theatre, Love you, bye
Undone Theatre, The Butterfly Project
Unexpected Places, After Juliet
V Jay Theatre Productions, Streets Paved with Gold
Victoria Evaristo, Ma Joyce’s Tales from the Parlour
Victoria Firth, Batty!
Victoria Melody, Re-Enactment
wendy houstoun, Watch It!
Wilmas Productions, Mr Jones
Xhi Ndubisi, The Apologetics of Icarus
Youth Action Alliance, As We Face The Sun by Kit Withington
ASSESSORS
28 assessors supported the Fringe Society in reviewing the applications received. Thanks to the following for their support in the fast turnaround of these awards.
Alex Howarth, Artistic Director, Patch of Blue
Apphia Campbell, Writer / Performer
Ashley Davies, freelance Arts Journalist
Ben Humphrey, Artistic Director / Producer
Chris Cooke, Founder and Co-Editor of ThreeWeeks Edinburgh
Geoff Rowe, Founder Leicester Comedy Festival
Jake Orr, freelance Creative Producer
Jess Donn, Just Something Different LTD
Pax Lowey, Director: Actually Rather Good Comedy Festival, freelance Producer / Programmer, elected member of the Fringe Society board
Ruth McCarthy, Artistic Director / Outburst Arts
Sasapin Siriwanij, BIPAM Artistic Director
Sharon Burgess, Chief Executive of Aberdeen Performing Arts
Linda Catalano, Creative Director and Executive Producer, Quiet Riot
Paloma Estevez, Director of Artistic Programming, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts
Nqobile Dumo Mbhele, Artist Manager, National Arts Festival
Cat Sheridan, Senior Producer, We Are Unlimited
Rachel Clarke Hughes, Creative Director, The Playhouse, Derry~Londonderry
Stewart Pringle, Writer and Dramaturg
Richard Williamson, Lighting Designer / Production Manager
Murray Robertson, Arts Writer
Holly De Angelis, Development Producer
Saima Ferdows, freelance TV Producer
Ameena Hamid, Producer and General Manager
Zoe Paskett, Founder of LMAOnaise Comedy
Laura Rouxel, Head of UK Comedy for 800 Pound Gorilla Media
Aisling Galligan, Senior Events Producer and Programmer
Almost one in five people receiving Universal Credit and disability benefits used a food bank in the last month
Hunger and hardship are already at record levels. Welfare and disability benefit cuts risk pushing even more people to the doors of food banks, says anti-poverty charity Trussell
More than three quarters (77%) of people claiming Universal Credit and disability benefits have gone without essentials in the last six months.
Just over four in ten (43%) people claiming Universal Credit and disability benefit have skipped meals to keep up with other essential costs in the last three months.
The anti-poverty charity is urging the UK government not to cut welfare and disability benefits, which are already not enough to live on.
Trussell is calling on the UK government to take steps towards an Essentials Guarantee in Universal Credit, so the basic rate at least always covers the cost of life’s essentials.
Trussell has published new research that demonstrates the inadequacy of social security for disabled people across the UK.
The research, conducted by YouGov on behalf of Trussell, reveals that almost one in five (19%) people receiving Universal Credit and disability benefits have used a food bank in the last month, while a shocking 77% have gone without essentials in the last six months.
Just over four in ten (43%) people claiming Universal Credit and disability benefits have skipped meals to keep up with other essential costs in the last three months, while more than a third (37%) said they had not been able to keep their home warm enough this winter.
Meanwhile, a quarter (25%) of people in receipt of Universal Credit and disability benefits have had to choose between paying for heating/food, or getting a bed/bedding in the last three months.
“I’m terrified the government will stop or cut disability benefits and if they do, I can’t bear to think of the outcome,” said one person in their survey response.
Another person said: “It’s just going to get worse, my health will get worse. I won’t be able to renew my car insurance in March, or get an MOT this year. I think I’ll soon fall behind with gas and electric bills. If the government switch to a voucher scheme for disability payments, I’ll probably starve!”
A quarter (25%) of people claiming Universal Credit and disability benefits have been unable to afford pain relief or other over the counter medication in the last three months. Four in ten (37%) participants were behind on bills, with 28% behind on gas or electricity in particular.
Just over half (52%) of people claiming Universal Credit were pessimistic about their own financial situation over the next year. Additionally, 58% said the UK government is doing badly at improving living standards for people in their situation.
Trussell is an anti-poverty charity and community of 1,400 food banks across the UK. Disabled people are overrepresented at food banks, as 75% of people referred to a food bank in the Trussell community said that they or a member of their household are disabled.
To fulfil its long-term ambitions, Trussell says the UK government must take serious action to reduce hunger and hardship by investing in social security. Focusing on short term cuts will just push more people deeper into poverty and to hunger and hardship, and this will harm us all.
Trussell has joined together with hundreds of communities, food banks and charities including the Joseph Rowntree Foundation, in calling on the UK government to create an Essentials Guarantee in Universal Credit, which means the basic rate at least cover’s life’s essentials and that support can never be pulled below that level.
The majority of participants in the new survey agree, with 83% saying they would support an Essentials Guarantee.
Sumi Rabindrakumar, head of policy and research at Trussell, said: “Trussell’s heartbreaking new findings show that Universal Credit and disability benefits are failing to cover the cost of living, with 77% of people receiving them having gone without the essentials in the last six months.
“Not only that, but one in five people have had to use a food bank. This should not be the case in one of the richest countries in the world.
“We agree with the UK government that disability benefits urgently need reform. But balancing the books cannot come at the expense of people already having to survive on incredibly low incomes, and people with physical and mental ill health conditions.
“Our data shows that disabled people are far more likely to need support from a food bank, which likely reflects that life costs more for disabled people, with additional costs like therapies, treatments, specialist kit to help with day-to-day activities and paid care to think about on top of food, bills and toiletries.
“Welfare and disability benefit cuts risk pushing even more people to the doors of food banks. Many disabled people are terrified of the prospect of cuts to disability benefits, which are already not enough to live on.
“If the UK government is committed to its promise to end the need for emergency food, it must address underlying barriers to work and flaws in our social security system. It must also commit to creating an Essentials Guarantee which would ensure everyone can at the very least afford the essentials we all need, such as food, bills and toiletries- not whip away lifelines from people who need them most.”
Report shows staff turnover reduced by proactive support
New research published today by workplace expert Acas, highlights the importance of training and proactive action to support neurodiverse staff.
Neurodiversity describes the natural differences in how people’s brains process information, and how they feel and behave. Well-known types of neurodivergence include neurodevelopmental conditions such as ADHD, autism, dyslexia and dyspraxia.
The report emphasises the importance of training and supporting managers, so they know how to treat and support their neurodivergent staff.
The research shows that creating inclusive environments and personalised adjustments can be achieved proactively, without the need for a formal diagnosis or staff disclosure.
Acas Interim Chief Executive Dan Ellis said: “It is estimated that between 15-20% of UK adults are neurodivergent. This is a potentially enormous number of workers who may not be getting the support they need.
“Our research outlines the urgent need to put support for neurodivergent people at the heart of workplace policies and training, and the huge benefits for businesses when that happens.
“Taking steps to support neurodivergent staff is often quick, easy and inexpensive, but the advantages can be widespread. We encourage employers to make sure they do everything they can to support their staff.”
The independent research was conducted by Birkbeck, University of London, for Acas. The researchers combined insights from experts working in neuroinclusion, in depth case studies and a summary of published evidence.
The research found that neuroinclusion is possible in all workplaces, whether large or small.
The research documents good practice including how to manage performance in neurodiverse teams and the benefit of small changes, such as accessible written materials.
The research found that one small business which is incorporating neuroinclusion proactively, reduced its staff turnover to 8%, against a national average of 34%.
The report found that:
· Proactively supporting neurodivergent staff and creating inclusive work environments where neurodivergent talents are supported can benefit everyone at work.
· Mandatory and regularly updated neurodiversity training is key to promoting inclusive workplaces.
· Line managers are pivotal in supporting neurodivergent employees so it’s vital they have the necessary training to facilitate inclusion.
· Being proactive in making reasonable adjustments shouldn’t require a diagnosis or formal disclosure from staff.
· Specialised adjustments may require balancing of individual and organisational needs. Smaller businesses with limited resources may find external support from organisations like Acas useful.
Professor Almuth McDowall at Birkbeck, University of London leads a research centre dedicated to supporting neurodivergent talent.She said: “It was a privilege to learn from our participants and share good practice. It is very important that neuroinclusion is part of wider conversations about workplace equity and inclusion.
“Conversations about adjustments should focus on performance optimisation to harness neurodivergent talent. Simple and centralised processes are important to reduce the burden on managers.
“Our case studies show that good practice can reduce turnover to as low as 8%. Organisations should set themselves clear targets for neuroinclusion and monitor and publish data.”
The report also shows that some workplaces are taking an innovative approach to neuroinclusion.
Jodie Hill is Managing Partner at Thrive Law, a business that prioritises inclusion and support for its neurodivergent staff. She said: “The benefits of introducing reasonable adjustments for neurodivergent staff at Thrive has been overwhelming, particularly for me as a neurodivergent leader.
“Having the adjustments in place not only helps me, but it helps my team, and my clients, understand my needs.
“By creating a neurodiverse workplace, we create a competitive advantage and a workplace that has cognitive differences. We support people’s strengths and create an environment where those individuals can thrive.”
