Neurodiversity
Looking for support around neurodivergence?
Click on the drop down buttons below to find a range of community services!
ADHD Solutions
An independent initiative set up in Leicester to support children, young people, and adults who have ADHD, their families, and the professionals who are working with them.
Phone: 0116 261 0711
Website: www.adhdsolutions.org
Alzheimer's Society
The UK's leading dementia support and research charity. Including getting information and advice and emotional support and information on local dementia services for people with dementia, their family, friends and carers.
Phone: 0300 222 1122
Website: www.alzheimers.org.uk/
Disability Rights UK
Disability Rights UK is a charity which works towards ensuring equality and inclusion for all disabled people in the UK.
Their contact details can be found here: www.disabilityrightsuk.org/contact-us
Leicester Autistic Society (LAS)
Provides support, information, and advice to families and professionals dealing with Autism in Leicestershire, Leicester City and Rutland.
Offers support groups for people dealing with Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome around the City, County, and Rutland.
Phone: 07775 777 524 (Chair, Jenny Cornwell)
Email: cornwells@hotmail.co.uk (Chair, Jenny Cornwell)
Website: www.leicestershireautism.org.uk
National Autistic Society
A charity which provides information and guidance to support those people living with Autism.
Phone: 0808 800 4104
Website: www.autism.org.uk/
The Monday Club (Asperger Syndrome Support)
A social group based in Leicester supporting adults aged 18–65 who have Asperger Syndrome.
Aims to create a supportive environment for members to meet, either in a mainstream setting or in the community,
with trained staff and volunteers available to offer support where necessary.
Phone: 07873 311 610
Email: themondayclub@hotmail.co.uk
Website: www.themondayclub.co.uk
Location:Leicestershire Centre for Integrated Living, West End Neighbourhood Centre, Andrewes Street, Leicester LE3 5PA.
Scope
A charity that exists to make this country a place where disabled people have the same opportunities as everyone else.
Phone: 0808 800 3333 (9:00am to 5:00pm, weekdays)
Email: helpline@scope.org.uk
Website: www.scope.org.uk/