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Health, Disability and Neurodiversity

NHS and community health services, autism and ADHD support, SEND advice, and services for additional needs.

Finding the right information and services can sometimes feel overwhelming. If you are exploring a possible diagnosis, navigating support at school or work, managing everyday challenges or looking for advice about a disability or neurodivergence, there are organisations that can help.

You do not always need a formal diagnosis to seek advice or ask for support. The services below offer information, practical guidance and opportunities to connect with others who may understand your experiences.

Autism, ADHD and Neurodiversity 

National Autistic Society

Provides information, advice and guidance about autism, including diagnosis, education, daily life, support for families and understanding autistic people’s needs.

Autism Central

Offers information, resources, peer support and learning opportunities for families and carers of autistic people.

ADHD Foundation

Provides information and resources about ADHD, neurodiversity, education and practical support for individuals, families and professionals.

Autism and ADHD

A Suffolk-based social enterprise offering practical advice, support and training relating to autism and ADHD for neurodivergent people, families and professionals.

Just One Norfolk

Provides information for families in Norfolk and Waveney about child development, additional needs, autism, ADHD and accessing support. Its resources explain possible next steps, including support that may be available before a diagnosis.

SEND Advice and Support: Suffolk

Local Suffolk SENDIASS

Provides free, confidential and impartial information, advice and support for children and young people with SEND up to age 25, and their parents and carers. This includes advice about Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), school support, meetings and understanding your rights.

Suffolk Local Offer

Information about the support, services and activities available for children and young people with SEND and their families, including education, health, social care and preparing for adulthood.

SEND Advice and Support: Norfolk 

Norfolk SENDIASS

Provides free, confidential and impartial information, advice and support to children, young people and parents or carers about SEND, including EHCPs, school support, exclusions, transport and resolving disagreements with education providers or the local authority.

Norfolk Local Offer

Information about services and support for children and young people with SEND and their families, including education, health, social care and preparing for adulthood.

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