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Led by neurodiverse Council staff, the Network is fully endorsed by the Council’s Senior Leadership Team and has been established to support the Council on the journey to accept, protect and celebrate neurodiversity within its workforce.

The Network will comprise of 3 main strands:

• Information, awareness raising and campaigns – this wider part of the network is for support and awareness raising for all staff (neurodiverse or neurotypical). This group will provide advice and awareness for those interested in neurodiversity, but also for those looking for information on diagnosis pathways etc. We will also be involved in campaigns to tackle stigma and discrimination and improve the experience of working for the Council for everyone
• Peer Support Group for neurodiverse staff – this part of the Network is open to any Council employee who has a formal diagnosis of neurodiversity or is on the diagnostic pathway (this means you have been referred for assessment/on a diagnosis waitlist). This is a closed group to provide a unique safe and confidential space for members.
• Supporting the organisational business of the Council – this will involve members of the ND Staff Network being available to advocate for neurodiverse staff and support managers in the provision of reasonable adjustments.

Currently, our Peer Support Group is open for staff who would like to join. If you would like to join the Peer Support part of the ND network, or would like any further information, please contact NDnetwork@rctcbc.gov.uk. We currently meet on a monthly basis, and staff are able to attend these meetings as part of their working hours.

We will be launching the other sections of the network in early 2024.

For queries or more information on joining the ND Network Peer Support Group, please contact NDNetwork@rctcbc.gov.uk