Triskelle ASD +ADHD Service Ltd

03/02/2026

Ok so there are some big changes in my family life up ahead so making some alterations to my working life in line with this in the coming months and hence writing this post to keep you all updated.

Triskelle won’t be taking new Adhd local assessments for a few years after my slots are full for March 2026 ( booking into second week there now).

I will still be offering some autism assessments for adolescents and adults after that at least until I see how things go. This change is because I will be looking after my lovely grandson two days a week so will be reducing my working hours for a few years anyway. Who knows after that!

Meanwhile other local options for ADHD assessment and diagnosis on island are -;

Dr Marina Hudson very knowledgeable and approachable psychiatrist who offers ADHD assessments and treatment for children and adult adhd. mailto:Marina-hudson@medical-chambers.co.uk

Jamie Teare https://www.jtpsychology.com/about-us who does adult adhd assessments but does not offer medication treatment. See below for website.

There’s a new service called Thrive health in Onchan that is advertising adult adhd assessment (but I confess I don’t know much about them at all or how good they are I’m afraid).

I will continue to prescribe for my open clients, and possibly take some new treatment cases but my slots will be fewer hence the need to do this.

I’m really looking forward to spending more time with my beautiful grandson so I hope folk understand that something has to give ! I have also so enjoyed working offering lots of local assessments and I’m certainly not saying I will never do so again but for now I have to boundary my work more.

Private Clinical psychology service based in the Isle of Man offering help and support for mental health difficulties such as depression, anxiety, stress in adults aged 16 and upwards. Based in Douglas on the Isle of man we offer a range of evidenced based psychological talking therapies, including....

12/01/2026

You learn something every day! Today I learnt this xx

All human beings are, quite literally, covered in invisible stripes. These hidden patterns are known as Blaschko’s Lines, and they run across the entire body from the scalp to the soles of the feet. While most people never see them, these lines are present in everyone, etched into our skin during early embryonic development.

Blaschko’s Lines are not caused by muscles, blood vessels, or nerves. Instead, they reflect the pathways skin cells followed as they migrated and multiplied in the womb. As an embryo develops, skin cells divide and spread in highly organized patterns. These movements create distinct, wave-like lines that remain permanently embedded in the skin’s structure.

Under normal conditions, Blaschko’s Lines are invisible because all skin cells produce pigment uniformly. However, in certain rare medical or genetic conditions, the differences between neighboring cell populations become visible revealing dramatic stripes, swirls, or V-shaped patterns on the skin. These patterns are not random; they precisely follow Blaschko’s Lines.

The lines form specific shapes depending on the body region:
V-shaped patterns along the spine

S-shaped whorls on the chest and abdomen

Linear streaks along the arms and legs

Curved patterns on the scalp and face

They were first documented in 1901 by German dermatologist Alfred Blaschko, who noticed that many unrelated skin disorders appeared in the exact same patterns across different patients. His observations led to the discovery that these lines represent a fundamental blueprint of human skin development.

Blaschko’s Lines are most commonly revealed in conditions involving genetic mosaicism, where some skin cells carry slightly different genetic information than others. Disorders such as certain pigment conditions, eczema variants, and rare birthmarks may trace these invisible pathways with striking clarity.

According to the National Institutes of Health, Blaschko’s Lines provide valuable insight into how genes are expressed in the skin and how early developmental processes shape the human body. Dermatologists also study these lines to better understand congenital skin disorders and mutation patterns.

What makes Blaschko’s Lines especially fascinating is that they are universal yet unseen, a shared human feature that exists regardless of race, age, or gender. Every person carries this hidden map beneath their skin, a silent record of their earliest cellular history.

In essence, Blaschko’s Lines are a reminder that the human body is not just built, it is patterned. Even in places we can’t see, our biology leaves behind intricate designs formed long before we were born.

Source:National Institutes of Health (NIH) – Skin Development and Genetic Mosaicism

06/01/2026

Anyone waiting for replies here I’m having wifi issues where I am on hols and can’t access your messages. Please WhatsApp me on 07624431759 which seems to be working fine

Sorry for the hassle

09/12/2025

Let’s stick to the facts here people !!

29/09/2025

‼️The Regulation of Health & Social Care Bill – What It Means for Our Island ‼️

The Isle of Man Government is proposing a new law that will force all complementary and alternative health practitioners - and many other small, caring businesses - to pay thousands in fees just to keep working.

⚠️ Proposed Costs:

• £1,060–£1,270 registration fee

• £320–£635 annual renewal

This is 6–10 times higher than in the UK:

• Manchester City Council: £175 one-off registration

• Leeds City Council: £120 one-off, no annual fee

• Liverpool City Council: £150 one-off, no annual fee

• Birmingham City Council: £165 one-off, no annual fee

Why are small Manx businesses being asked to pay so much more?

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🌱 We Already Regulate Ourselves

Most practitioners are already members of Professional Bodies.

✔️ We pass exams to join

✔️ We complete annual CPD

✔️ We follow strict codes of conduct

✔️ We hold annual insurance

✔️ Our clients can use professional complaints procedures

These systems already safeguard the public.

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⚖️ Equality Issue

The sectors most affected - complementary therapy, nurseries, domiciliary care, aesthetics, beauty - are predominantly female-led businesses.

These high fees risk creating indirect discrimination against women in business, which must be taken seriously under equality law.

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🔎 Auditing Concerns

The Bill allows for audits to be carried out by staff with no knowledge of our various modalities, despite many practitioners having 20–30+ years’ experience.

We demand clarity on auditing criteria and assurance that experts in each field will be consulted.

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💰 Reality Check

• We already pay National Insurance and taxes.

• We already pay professional body fees.

• We already pay insurance fees.

• Complementary therapies are not a high-wealth industry.

👉 Adding thousands more in government fees will force many small businesses to close.

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🌿 The Value of Health & Wellbeing Services

Complementary and wellbeing services provide huge benefits to our Island community:

🌸 Support for mental health and emotional wellbeing

🌸 Relief from chronic pain and stress🌸 Faster recovery and rehabilitation after illness or injury

🌸 Preventative care that reduces demand on NHS and Manx Care

🌸 Safe, nurturing spaces that promote community connection and resilience

Losing these services would mean fewer options for people struggling with stress, anxiety, pain, and life’s challenges - at a time when mainstream health services are already overstretched.

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💔 The Impact If This Bill Passes Unchanged

• Closure of many small, female-led businesses across the Island

• Fewer complementary health services available

• Reduced choice for clients seeking holistic, preventative care

• Increased pressure on NHS and Manx Care

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✨ Our Call to Action

We are asking the Isle of Man Government to:

1. Scrap or significantly reduce the proposed fees.

2. If we are to have fees, align with UK models (one-off fees of £120–£175, no annual renewal).

3. Ensure audits are led by real subject matter experts in our individual fields.

4. Recognise the existing professional and insurance safeguards already in place.

5. Conduct a full Equality Impact Assessment before imposing fees.

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📩 What You Can Do (by 3rd October 2025):

Please email your concerns to:

• Health Minister Claire Christian → Claire.Christian@gov.im

• Department of Health & Social Care → Minister.DHSC@gov.im

• Your local MHKs (find their details on gov.im)

Every voice matters. Together we can show that complementary health and wellbeing services are not a luxury - they are a lifeline.

13/08/2025

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30/07/2025

Let's look at ableism.

From a neurodiversity perspective, ableism is the oppression and discrimination of those outside the neuromajority (neurotypical). Neurodivergents are constantly fighting through ableism in many forms; active, passive, systemic, lateral, internalised...

Neurodivergent children experience ableism from a young age and much of these negative messages are what set us up as traumatised adults.

It's not uncommon to hear these things being said either to parents of a neurodivergent child, or to the child themselves.

It needs to stop.

This is what ableism looks like.

💜🧠💜🧠💜

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What ableism looks like
child edition

"You're just giving into tantrums."

"It's nothing some good old fashion discipline wouldn't fix."

"Stop trying to use that label as an excuse."

"Parents are just soft at dealing with bad behaviour these days."

"We just use to call that naughty."]

13/06/2025

20/08/2024

Triskelle ADHD/ASD Service offers reasonably priced thorough and quality Neuro-Developmental assessments for children, teenagers and adults. Right through to diagnosis and treatment here on island.

Face to Face or zoom sessions available within weeks, with multi agency input and in calming peaceful surroundings.

Local well respected professionals who can liaise with all the island schools, provide parenting support, psycho-education, and medication if needed.

Text 07624431759 ( or WhatsApp the same number) to discuss your needs and arrange an appt.

20/08/2024

Triskelle is a local company offering quality evidence based assessments and treatments for suspected Adhd and or Asd. So if you wish to access timely assessment and support for yourself or a family member please get in touch to discuss your needs. Please email triskellendd@gmail.com or text 07624 431759