Written Question·Department for Work and Pensions·UIN 40722

Employment Schemes: Neurodiversity

Tabled: 24 March 2025
Answered: 1 April 2025

Question

Graeme Downie

LabourDunfermline and Dollar

To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what steps she is taking to ensure work coaches are able to assist people with (a) ADHD and (b) autism in (i) Scotland and (ii) the UK.

Answer

Alison McGovern
In January this year, the Government launched an independent academic panel to advise on boosting awareness and inclusion at work for those with neurodiversity. Many panel members are neurodivergent or have familial experience, alongside their professiona...

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