Specific guidance for Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

Scotland: Information and guidance

The Equality Act 2010 is still applicable for Scotland. In addition:

• Learning Disabilities, Autism and Neurodivergence Bill consultation: There is a proposed bill that was open for consultation and now onto drafting provisions. The Scottish Government’s Programme for Government (PfG) 2024-25 has plans to set out the legislative framework in 2025.
• Scotland has developed pathways to improve experiences and outcomes - Adult Neurodevelopmental Pathways: Report on Actions, Outcomes and Recommendations from Pathfinder Sites in Scotland.
• The Scottish government website also has a big section on equality and rights:  Equality and rights - gov.scot 

Wales: Information and guidance

The Equality Act 2010 is still applicable for Wales. In addition, Wales has developed its own guidance:

• National Neurodivergence Training Framework for Wales
• Niwrowahaniaeth Cymru | Neurodivergence Wales: Helping to improve the lives of neurodivergent people and their families in Wales.

Northern Ireland: Information and guidance

The Disability Discrimination Act 1995 (DDA) is the equality law in Northern Ireland that prohibits disability discrimination against disabled people who are in work, or who are seeking work. 

The DDA, as amended by the Autism Act (NI) 2011, recognises that a life-long condition like autism is a disability. The Disability Code of Practice Employment and
Occupation can be accessed here. 

People and businesses in Northern Ireland have the following resources available:

• Access to Work - practical help at work | nidirect 
• Workable (NI) | nidirect 
• Support neurodivergent staff | nibusinessinfo.co.uk 

Some important legislation to refer to through the Equality Commission in Northern Ireland is: The Law, Equality Legislation, Equality Commission, Northern Ireland. 

And guidance specific to charities can be accessed via Neurodiversity NI.