Websites and groups

This is a very useful link to the website for Ableize which provides a list of common disabilities and impairments. 

Diverse Learners provide Disability Support and Training for the healthcare sector and healthcare education. 

Diverse Learners was set up by Kerry Pace in 2012 in response to research she had undertaken into dyslexia screening at entry, the benefits of embedding study skills in introductory modules on undergraduate healthcare courses, and the benefits to healthcare students on placement of accessing Specialist one-to-one Study Skills and Strategy Support and Specialist Mentor support via Skype outside of ‘office hours/location’.

Sharing Student Healthcare Initiative for Neurodiversity & Equality (SSHINE).

A group of UK neurodivergent healthcare students creating resources for others.

ND Nurses UK are a small group of volunteers that are driving awareness of neurodiversity in nursing and identifying support routes for neurodivergent nurses, and those that work alongside them/us. 

Much of their activity is delivered via Twitter where you'll find them @NDnursesUK and they  also run tweetchats and aim to run them at least monthly.

This link to the Inclusive Employers website provides details of various useful resources, podcasts and advice for supporting employees who require reasonable adjustments. 

This link to the NHS Employers website provides details of various useful resources, videos and advice for supporting employees/students who require reasonable adjustments in the workplace.