2. Does your authority have an Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Policy which applies to its employees?
☐ Yes*
☐ No
*If yes, please provide a copy of the policy by email.
3. If ‘Yes’ to Q.2, does your authority’s EDI policy include any specific mention of neurodiversity?
☐ Yes
☐ No
☐ Not applicable (no policy)
4. Does your authority have any other policies, procedures or guidance documents which include specific mention of neurodiversity in the context of its employees? For instance, a standalone neurodiversity policy.
☐ Yes*
☐ No
*If yes, please state name of documents and provide copies where possible.
5. Where ‘Yes’ was answered to Q.3 and/or Q.4, do any of those documents include mention of 'adult’, ‘late’ or ‘mid-career’ diagnosis of autism, ADHD or other forms of neurodivergence?
☐ Yes
☐ No
☐ Not applicable (no relevant policies)
6. Where ‘Yes’ was answered to Q.3 and/or Q.4, do any of those documents include mention of the term ‘burnout’ in specific relation to autism, ADHD or other forms of neurodivergence?
☐ Yes
☐ No
☐ Not applicable (no relevant policies)
7. Does your authority have any policy, guidance or workplace adjustment process specifically intended to support neurodivergent employees returning to work following long-term sickness absence?
☐ Yes*
☐ No
*If yes, please provide a copy of these documents where available.
8. Does your authority have any policy or guidance document specifically mentioning autistic or other neurodivergent ‘burnout’ as a consideration within sickness absence management, occupational health referral or return to work processes?
☐ Yes
☐ No
*If yes, please provide a copy of the document
9. In the last 5 years, has your authority provided any specific staff / managerial training to increase awareness of the different needs of neurodivergent colleagues within the workplace?
☐ Yes*
☐ No
*If yes, please provide copies of any training materials, course outlines or program descriptions where available.
10. If 'Yes' to Q.9, did/does this training make any specific mention of 'mid-career', 'late' or 'adult' diagnosis of autism or ADHD (age 18+)?
☐ Yes
☐ No
☐ Don’t know
☐ Not applicable (no training providing)
11. If 'Yes' to Q.9, did/does this training make any mention of 'burnout' in specific relation to autism or ADHD?
☐ Yes
☐ No
☐ Don’t know
☐ Not applicable (no training providing)
12. Does your authority have a support group for neurodivergent employees? For instance, a peer-led support group, staff support network or employee resource group.
☐ Yes
☐ No
13. Does your authority have a Mental Health First Aider, a Staff Wellbeing Officer or other mental health lead that employees can reach out to for advice or for support with any mental health concerns they may have?
☐ Yes
☐ No
14. How many employees are currently recorded on your local authority’s payroll (not including contractors, agency workers etc.)?
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15. How many currently payrolled employees at your local authority have voluntarily disclosed their diagnosis of autism or ADHD? This includes formal diagnosis and self-diagnosis by the employee at any stage of their employment.
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